Nibley
considers ways to keep city lights looking small and
stylish
By Aubreyann
Hansen
October 20, 2008 NIBLEY -- Nibley wants to keep its
small town feeling and have it presented through every
aspect, including the light fixtures that could soon
have an ordinance requiring the same style of pole throughout
the city.
Ted Maestas from Mountain States Lighting met with
City Council recently to present light fixture options
for streets, signs and banners. He said he wanted to
talk with the council to learn the real needs of Nibley
to make a design that fits the community.
"I can see where you wouldn't want a lot of lights
here," Maestas said. "You don't want the night sky lit
up. It's not always more lights are better."
Councilman Larry Jacobsen mouthed the words "thank
you" and gave thumbs up to Maestas.
"Some people and cities try to overdo the lights by
lighting the sky. You don't need that much," Maestas
said. "Nibley is a small city and should maintain that
look."
There are still thousands of designs to pick from
that can be found in catalogs. Mountain States is also
willing to meet with someone on a more personal level
to create a new design unique to Nibley.
Mountain States Lighting provides free service and
inspections for cities because 95 percent of projects
started with cities are successful for them, said Maestas.
Before the city agrees on putting in the lights, citizens
can expect a lighting ordinance. This ordinance would
be similar to a dark sky ordinance, which is intended
to keep lighting low and to light the streets not the
sky. Nibley's ordinance will define the allowed angle
of the lights to prevent reflection off sidewalk as
well address new developers using the pole the city
chooses.
Maestas said the company will work hand in hand with
architects and developers at no cost to Nibley to coordinate
the lights with new buildings.
Larry Anhder, city manager, reminded the council there
needs to me further discussion as to how the lights
will be paid for, the wiring, and metering for electricity
before making a commitment. Anhder said using the same
style pole through the city would create an identity
and be great for the sense of community in Nibley.
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