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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 13, 2019 13 Councilmember McClung anticipated that the excessive costs to address the stormwater management onsite would prohibit the school district from ever improving the parking lot in the future (Phase Il). City Planner Mrosla stated from a planning perspective, the intent of the North parking lot was for the site to be used for parking. As such, staff reviewed the proposal for this space as additional parking for the site and did not take into consideration the future improvements to the bus garage. He noted the school proposed to sealcoat and stripe the parking lot. He commented that over time, funding has become a concern for the school district and the applicant was requesting to improve the parking lot from its current status. Mr. Schwartz discussed how the school district would fund the school addition and parking lot improvements. Councilmember Scott requested further information on the field realignment. City Planner Mrosla reviewed the field realignment plans with the Council. Councilmember Holden questioned what the signs would be made out of and how the signs would be maintained. Mr. Aplikowski reported the sign would be made out of aluminum and would be maintenance free. Councilmember Holden requested further information regarding the"penthouse". Mr. Aplikowski reported the penthouse would be a room built on top of the gym space to house the mechanical equipment. He estimated the penthouse would be 30' by 40' in size. Drive, stated she was a 26-year resident of Arden Hills and Pat McDonagh, 4452 Pleasant e Patty g Y lained she was in favor of the addition to the high school and voted for the bond. She explained g understood the school was in need updates as it was 50 years old. She noted she was in favor of the requested improvements and encouraged the Council to also offer their support. Scott Hultberg, 1945 Edgewater Avenue, stated he has been an Arden Hills' residents for the past 28 years and has served on the Lake Johanna Fire Department for the past 23 years. He noted his two children attended Mounds View High School. He stated in 1991 when he was looking for his home, he hit the jackpot when considering the school district he had moved into. He indicated the school district was a great neighbor for the community. He reported he supported the proposed improvements at Mounds View High School. Dean Bakken, 1802 Gramsie Road, thanked Councilmember Holden, Councilmember Holmes and Councilmember McClung for attending the Planning Commission meeting and Open House at the Mounds View High School. He stated the school district was a good neighbor and encouraged the Council to approve the school districts request with the noted conditions. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 9:00 p.m.