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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 13, 2019 10 City Planner Mrosla reported 200 students would be shifted into the Mounds View High School from other schools within the district. Councilmember Holden inquired where the crosswalk lighting would be installed. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated she was meeting with representatives from the school district on Wednesday to discuss this matter. She reported the two crosswalks would be reduced to one crosswalk. Staff believed this was a safer alternative. Councilmember Holden expressed frustration with the fact this item was before the Council and it appeared the plan was a work in progress. City Planner Mrosla indicated he met with representatives from the school district and a neighbor last Friday to discuss adjustments to the ball fields. He explained the school district was very receptive to the proposed adjustments and would be reviewing the options. Councilmember McClung commented on how this plan continues to evolve and stated the Council does not have a clear picture on the school districts plans for the crosswalk lighting. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka reviewed a photograph of a crosswalk that was similar to what the school district was requesting. Councilmember McClung agreed with Councilmember Holden stating there were a number of items within this plan that were still in flux. He asked if the bus barn building was in compliance with City Chapter 14. City Planner Mrosla reported there may be some violations onsite but staff anticipated these items could be corrected. Councilmember McClung commented on how the proposed plans had changed since the Planning Commission meeting. He requested further information regarding the berm. City Planner Mrosla explained the majority of the berm would remain in place on Janet Court. Councilmember Holden asked if the site were zoned Institutional would this expand the hours of operation for the property. Consulting Planner Kansier stated the Noise Ordinance would apply to this property which would require the hours of operation to be from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends. Mayor Grant noted the bus garage would no longer be operating out of this site, which meant there would not be diesel buses coming to and from this property. Instead, the site would be used as a parking lot for students. Councilmember Holmes requested further information regarding the new lighting that would be installed at the North parking lot.