Electrical box obstruction at 99th/Lexington Avenues
Summary
Resident Bruce Manthei returned to Open Forum arguing the new electrical utility box at 99th and Lexington blocks drivers' sight lines and that current AASHTO standards weren't followed. He warned relocation costs will jump once new electrical lines are installed and asked the city manager to get involved.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Relocation cost will rise substantially once new electrical lines are installed, per the resident's testimony.
Drivers, pedestrians and e-bike riders near 99th and Lexington if the box is relocated.
Residents face an ongoing sight-line hazard at the intersection if the box remains.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - Oct 5, 2026
A resident has repeatedly raised concerns that an electrical box near 99th and Lexington obstructs sight lines and violates city height ordinances, and he wants the city attorney and engineering staff held accountable. The council heard his comments but took no action.
City Council - Sep 9, 2026
Open Forum speaker Bruce Manthei continued his campaign over a large electrical box placed at 99th and Lexington, alleging it was not properly vetted by the city's engineering department and impeding sight lines and pedestrian movement.
City Council - Jul 20, 2026
A resident has pushed for months to relocate an electrical box at 99th and Lexington, saying it's a safety concern, and publicly aired frustration with how the issue has been handled.
City Council - Jun 1, 2026
Bruce Manthei pressed the city again about a five-foot-tall electrical box that blocks drivers' sight lines at 99th and Lexington, criticizing staff for not acting on setback ordinance concerns.
City Council - May 18, 2026
Resident Bruce Manthei returned to Open Forum arguing the new electrical utility box at 99th and Lexington blocks drivers' sight lines and that current AASHTO standards weren't followed. He warned relocation costs will jump once new electrical lines are installed and asked the city manager to get involved.
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