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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – June 8, 2016 9 <br /> <br />City Planner Streff stated that the most recent scoreboard that was installed at the baseball field <br />required a variance. He stated that the current scoreboard at the football stadium was approved <br />as part of the original approval for the stadium construction. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hames understood the height of the new scoreboard would be higher. She asked <br />if the structure holding the sign would be increased in size/height. <br /> <br />City Planner Streff described the height differences between the existing and proposed <br />scoreboards in further detail with the Commission. He noted the scoreboard pole height would <br />not be changing. <br /> <br />Chair Thompson requested the applicants come forward. <br /> <br />Bob Madison, Activities Director at Mounds View High School, appreciated the Commission <br />hearing the school’s request. He asked if the Commission had any comments or questions for <br />him. <br /> <br />John Grabow, AIM Electronic and Daktronics representative, introduced himself to the <br />Commission. <br /> <br />Eric Myer, Larson Engineering, introduced himself and stated he was working with the school <br />on the press box. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hames asked how the scoreboard size and shape was selected. <br /> <br />Mr. Madison explained the scoreboard size was limited by cost and indicated he was working to <br />keep the scoreboard as close to the same size as possible. He indicated the scoreboard was <br />smaller than surrounding schools but would meet the needs of the school. <br /> <br />Chair Thompson requested further information regarding the LED lighting on the scoreboard. <br /> <br />Mr. Madison reported the existing sign had incandescent light bulbs that could no longer be <br />replaced. For this reason, the school was requesting a new scoreboard to meet the changing <br />needs of the stadium. He described how the LED lighting on the scoreboard could be controlled. <br />He stated that Mounds View High School wanted to continue to be a good neighbor. <br /> <br />Mr. Grabow discussed the automatic dimming that could occur on the scoreboard for day time <br />and evening hours. He noted there was a manual dimming feature as well. It was noted the <br />lighting analysis was taken by staff with the light at its full capacity. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the lumen and nit output of the scoreboard. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lambeth requested further comment on the sound system. <br /> <br />Mr. Grabel explained the sound system would be incorporated and mounted on the top of the <br />scoreboard and was included in the proposed sign height. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lambeth asked why a bigger press box was required.