HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-22-Work Session MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Community Wide Discussion of Current
and Proposed Waukee Lighting Standards
February 22,2005
The Community Wide Discussion concerning current and proposed lighting standards for
Waukee began at 6:00 PM,Mayor Oberman and Council member Darlene Stanton
present.Approximately 15 individuals from the community and from prospective
development companies were also present.
Council member Jeff Mertz present at 6:20PM.
Examples of current lighting requirements were distributed and discussed.There was a
discussion of using lower wattage with downcast lighting fixtures in commercial areas.It
was suggested that safety issues would not be compromised with such lighting;rather
consistent similar lighting fixtures would enhance visibility because of the uniformity of
light levels.
Council member Nick Gruber present at 6:40PM.
As the discussion progressed,some individuals indicated that more not less lighting is
needed in parts of the community such as older part of town,multi-family buildings,
parking lots,school complex on University.
In addition,a lighting representative stated that the number of lumens is more important
to visibility than the number of watts.According to the lighting rep,the eye sees lumens
and not watts.
Ordinances of other communities were also discussed.
This meeting was ended at 7:00 PM.
C.Paardekooper,Deputy Clerk
Attest:
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