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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 13, 2019 11 Consulting Planner Kansier noted the North parking lot already had lighting. She then reviewed the proposed lighting that would be installed for pedestrian safety. City Planner Mrosla commented if the Council would like to see additional lighting installed this could be made part of the conditions for approval. Councilmember Holmes asked if the school district could complete any work prior to receiving a grading and erosion permit. City Planner Mrosla reported no work could occur without this permit in place. He noted the school district must also receive a permit from the watershed district prior to beginning work on the site. Councilmember Holmes questioned if Condition 5 contradicted Conditions 27 and 28. City Planner Mrosla stated Condition 5 could be revised to compliment Conditions 27 and 28. Councilmember Holmes inquired if the total number of caliper inches for trees would be reduced if changes were made to the ball fields. City Planner Mrosla commented the intent of staff was to document the total number of trees, which was 562. He stated until the City understands what will happen to the lacrosse field, it was uncertain if this number could be reduced. Councilmember Holmes recommended Condition 19 be revised noting staff, Ramsey County and a traffic engineer should sit down with the school district prior to August 1, 2019 to address any concerns prior to the school year beginning. City Planner Mrosla explained it was staff's intent to get a memo from the school district prior to the issuance of a grading and erosion control permit, in order for the City to work with the appropriate parties prior to August I". Mayor Grant requested the Council hold their comments at this time in order to hold the Public Hearing. Councilmember Holden expressed frustration with the fact Phase II was not clarified and questioned how the Council could approve these plans without understanding when"later"was. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 8:25 p.m. Joe Ehrlich, 1817 Gramsie Road, commented on the removal of the trees. He stated he had a number of issues given the cost of the removal. He discussed how the lacrosse field would be jutting into the woods 45 feet. He estimated 1.2 acres of trees would be lost on a 2.5-acre parcel. He reported these trees were dear to the City and to the neighbors. He estimated over 100 significant oaks would be removed through the current plan. He discussed how these trees served as a buffer for the adjacent residents and requested the field orientation be reconsidered in order to save more trees. He described how the lacrosse field could be shifted in order to meet the needs