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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—FEBRUARY 16, 2016 7 City Planner Streff indicated the lights had to be off at 10:00 p.m. Councilmember Wicklund requested staff provide Council with a copy of the Mounds View High School conditional use permit when this item proceeds to Council for formal action. City Planner Streff stated that he would provide this as an attachment to the Planning Case. Robert Madison, Activities Director at Mounds View High School, thanked the Council for their time. He explained that the school works to be a good neighbor and stated he was not aware of any time the stadium lights were on after 10:00 p.m. He commented that he does receive an occasional call concerning the noise coming from the stadium. Mr. Madison provided the Council with a short presentation on the proposed athletic field improvements at the Mounds View High School. He described how the press box and scoreboard would be improved. It was noted the press box improvements would provide additional space for coaches and media members. He reported the new scoreboard would be a Daktronics LED multi- activity board with no advertisements. He explained the new scoreboard came with one speaker that would direct all sound into the stadium. All other speakers within the stadium would be removed. Councilmember Holden requested further information on the lighting within the press box. Mr. Madison anticipated one light may be on for up to 30 minutes after a game to allow coaches and/or reporters to finish up their work. Councilmember Holden encouraged the school to have the lights within the press box to be on separate switches to ensure only one light will remain on. She asked what material would be on the outside of the press box. Mr. Madison commented the press box would have a metal roof and siding. Councilmember McClung requested further information on the new sound system and how other school districts are managing the new technology. Mr. Madison knew East Ridge, Stillwater and Woodbury already had the same scoreboard system in place. He reported he could reach out to the Activities Directors at these school districts to gain further information on the sound system. Councilmember Holden questioned if the LED lighting brightness would be adjustable. She wanted to be sure the LED lights were dimmed in the evening hours. Mr. Madison stated he would have a Daktronics representative with him at the Planning Commission to address these specific issues. Mayor Grant inquired if the scoreboard would be visible from Lake Valentine Road. City Planner Streff stated the scoreboard would be visible from this roadway.