Members of a Goshen City downtown committee discussed the status of Art Alley lighting, maintenance responsibilities and options for protecting artwork from graffiti.

The discussion centered on who owns and maintains lighting and electrical service in the alley. Denise (role/title not specified) and Dustin (role/title not specified) said some wall‑mounted lights are maintained by the city while other fixtures remain fed from individual businesses under informal, handshake arrangements. That mixed ownership, they said, complicates upgrading or standardizing lighting in the corridor.

Committee members also reported outreach to Scintech (also referenced in the meeting as “Cintex”) about future lighting work; Scintech previously advised on banners and holiday lighting. Denise said the city may need to secure new meter points or a license to modify electric service in the alley rather than rely on business‑fed circuits.

Staff estimated a rough starting cost of about $5,000 to add a new dedicated service drop, depending on whether runs are on-wall or underground; costs could rise “quickly” if underground work is required. One staff speaker said a recent downtown roof and electrical change cost about $36,000, offered as context for possible higher-end estimates.

Public‑works preparations may affect the alley: committee members reported that ISCO will perform pole replacements that will place taller poles along the corridor south of the theater, and that pole work could affect parking patterns and access. Staff said the city will raise those timing and location issues with the mayor and consider relocating poles when feasible.

The committee asked staff to investigate formal agreements (leases or licenses) to clarify ownership and maintenance of alley lights and to coordinate any electrical modifications with planned pole work.

The discussion did not include a formal vote; members treated the items as direction for staff follow‑up.