Downtown String Light Pilot Project Presentation.pptx

Downtown String 
Light Project
Amy Murray, Public Works Director
May 19, 2026
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Downtown Specific Area Plan (DSAP) 
Goals
Alignment with DSAP Goals
• Enhance visual appeal
• Create a welcoming 
atmosphere
Improved Ambience and Safety
• Enhance ambient light 
levels 
• Enhance nighttime 
visibility
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New Infrastructure
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Limitations of 
Existing Poles
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Aesthetic and Safety 
Considerations
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Clearance Variance 
Approval
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Structural Integrity

Projected Timeline
Secure engineering firm
May 
2026
Design finalized; materials ordered
August 2026
Product/material delivery
February 2027
Begin installation 
March 2027
Project finalized
June 
2027
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Summary and 
Recommendation
Recommend approval of 
budget alignment and 
design of the downtown 
string light project
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