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<br />I and secondly I have Mitche~l and McArthur appear and explain reasons for recommending this
<br /> particular system. Motion carried.
<br /> Discussion continued at this meeting as follows:
<br /> At the committee meeting Councilmen had requested a report on alternative lighting plans.
<br /> Staff has had insufficient time for a written report, but because of the urgency of
<br /> proceeding before the summer season, individuals were present to make a presentation
<br /> of al ternati ves.
<br /> City Manager asked to clarify a misconception of a statement made at the committee meeting.
<br /> Mr. Mitchell of Mitchell and McArthur was not the lighting expert, but was the design
<br /> consultant for the entire mall project and peripheral streets. The plan for high level
<br /> lighting has the firm's approval.
<br />e Mr. Hugh Mitchell of Mitchell and McArthur delineated a sketch of trees now in the mall,
<br /> trees to be IIDved and those to be planted, and the relationship to the number of light
<br /> standards.
<br /> Al Williams, Traffic Engineer, circulated sheets to Councilmen showing four alternative
<br /> plans and colored maps indicating light spread. He explained the material, size of poles,
<br /> color and intensity of light used on high level poles. He outlined the other alternatives,
<br />I and cost of installation and use of each.
<br /> " John Rutledge, representing the Chief of Police, said patrolmen who work this area have
<br /> !; identified problems with the lighting, particularly the west side of the mall, and
<br /> most of the alleyways. There has been a great deal of public reattion to the lack of
<br /> good lighting. The Police Department feels there is a strong correlation between good
<br /> ;1 lighting and the amount of crime committed. If the lighting could be improved on the
<br /> west side, there is no question there would be less trouble.
<br /> Mr. Bob Thbmas, speaking for the Renewal Agency, commented on coverage by different
<br /> types and heights of lights. He said the Renewal Agency felt the high level standards
<br /> would be more attractive than a large number with mast arms which add to street clutter.
<br /> The smaller number of poles would allow greater flexibility.
<br /> Mr. Mitchell said his firm had made an earlier presentation showing a 20' light pole.
<br /> They were requested to work with EWEB and the city on recommendations for a different
<br /> l~ght level. He said the original plan had called for a great number of poles per
<br /> block, and it still would not do the job. Elimination of these poles had worked to
<br /> ,I their advantage, and they were able to provide more plantings and street furniture. The
<br /> light level will be broken by trees.
<br /> Councilman Williams questioned the difference between the types of fixtures. He said
<br /> his intent in making his former motion was to develop a third type lighting, which he
<br /> hoped would be incandescent, rather than mercury vapor.
<br />I Traffic Engineer said he had misunderstood the intent of the motion. He explained that
<br /> mercury vapor lights have been proven the best type of lighting for both residential
<br /> and central business districts. 'There has been a recent change ,to metal alloy, but
<br /> the difference is based on the efficiency of the fixture.
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<br /> I' Mr. Dick Schimmel, speaking in behalf of the Eugene Downtown Association, said they
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<br /> have gone on record in favor of the high level lighting. They feel they should have
<br />e I; as much light as possible around the perimeter of the mall area. Many people have expressed
<br /> concern over darkness around the area of the mall.
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<br /> George Boenke, 3120 Agate, said people have complained that the parking lots are very
<br /> poorly lit, and that the mall itself is not well-lighted. If the periphery is not
<br /> lighted, people will not bring their cars downtown.
<br /> Mr. Wayne Lonsdorff, manager of the Bon Marche, said the intensity of lighting downtown
<br /> was of universal concern. Senior citizens were especially concerned, since many of them
<br /> live in the downtown area, and are generally walkers.
<br /> John Reynolds explained that he had used a light meter while coming into the meeting
<br /> ,: to measure the number of foot candles there were in this area. He felt this was a
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<br /> ,I sufficient amount of light, even though very much less than proposed for the periphery
<br /> of the mall. The problem seemed to center around dark alleys and parking lots, and
<br /> lighting the streets would in no way improve this situation. He advocated a larger
<br />I number of lower poles, and suggested that security lights be installed on buildings in
<br /> the alleys.
<br /> Mr. Otto Poticha, architect, said he agreed with Mr. Reynolds. He felt light should be
<br /> scaled to man and that this area did not call for highway lighting.
<br /> Mr. Max Upshaw, architect, did not feel the 60' tower would be as efficient as a number
<br /> of lower poles.
<br />e Mr. Alan Seder, architect, said Eugene was not a city of tall buildings, and 60'
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