City to Cover Cost of Failing Shirley Court Lights
In a unanimous vote, the Minot City Council chose to fully cover the cost of replacing century-old decorative street lights in Shirley Court, sparing residents from a hefty special assessment. Council member Rob Fuller called it a matter of fairness, trust, and responsibility—arguing that basic infrastructure, long owned and maintained by the city, shouldn’t come with an extra bill. With parts rusted through and replacements no longer made, the six historic lanterns will be swapped for modern streetlights, funded entirely from city reserves.
Jill Schramm with Minot Daily News has the full story that dives deeper into the nuance of this decision that sets a new precedent for how the City treats lighting infrastructure replacement.
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