Downtown Stillwater is about to get a makeover. The city of Stillwater is replacing its downtown streetlights. (Courtesy of the city of Stillwater) Starting Monday, crews will begin installing new LED streetlights — about 240 in all — throughout the downtown area. The city is spending about $3.6 million on the project, said City Administrator Joe Kohlmann. Many of the streetlights in downtown were installed in 1991; others were installed in 1999 by Xcel Energy. “It’s modern technology, but they also have a historic aesthetic,” Kohlmann said. Another bonus: The black aluminum SiteLink poles have a modular track system for mounting flower pots, flags and banner attachments, Kohlmann said. “This improvement project will continue to enhance Stillwater’s position as a premier destination,” Kohlmann said. Work is expected to start on Mulberry Street and Water Street, and then shift to Myrtle Street and Nelson Street. Following boring, crews will be removing existing equipment, constructing new foundations, and then restoring pavement and concrete. Installation is expected to continue throughout the fall, as weather permits, and be completed in the spring, Kohlmann said. For more information, go to https://www.stillwatermn.gov/downtown-lighting. Related Articles Local News | Forest Lake School District plan would move sixth-graders to middle school, consolidate two elementary schools Local News | Lake St. Croix Beach wooden boat restoration company is wrapping up its biggest project to date Local News | ‘Stay there forever if we could’: After 106 years, MSP Plumbing, Heating and Air to leave Grand Avenue Local News | 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance returns after 5 years — and a Stillwater couple has just the car for it Local News | ‘Field of Bands’ fundraiser to aid veterans and troops