More Tenney Locks Lighting Info

June 13, 2006


Donald Sanford
Midwest Outdoor Lighting Solutions
1211 Garfield Street
Madison, WI 53711

RE: Tenney Park project letter to Jerry Mandli dated May 30, 2006

Dear Mr. Sanford:

We have reviewed your letter and thank you for the compliments on the restoration project. Although the majority of the work is not readily visible and of a mechanical nature, it does greatly enhance the facility. We also agree it was badly needed.

Some of the lighting issues you had concerns with may be better understood if we give you more of the background on why it was done this way:

• The poles and fixtures style were to be consistent with the original 1936 locks at Babcock and LaFollette.

• We needed a directional clear lumen of sufficient capacity to make the locks safe and functional. We are dealing with a potentially dangerous situation in the locks as well as paper work involved with issuing permits, giving instructions, etc.

• Neighbors and park area were a major consideration. This is why the total foot candles were reduced and fixtures were made much more directional to avoid stray lighting.

Another issue you should be aware of is that the lighting contractor is not finished. They will have to do testing and adjusting once they complete their installation. This may also improved the conditions you have pointed out.

Thank you for your comments with regard to this project. It looks like you did quite an analysis. It is public input like yours that we better understand what is wanted or preferred in the field. Let us know if you have any additional concerns or questions and we will be glad to address them.

Sincerely,

DANE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, HIGHWAY & TRANSPORTATION



John Schraufnagel
Assistant Director of Public Works

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