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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — OCTOBER 28, 2019 8 the IUP. Staff commented further on the proposed IUP and requested the Council hold a public hearing. Mayor Grant asked if the IUP was strictly for the weight room. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported this was the case. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. Mike Schwartz, Mounds View Public Schools, thanked the Council for their consideration. He reported the weight room would be used at this location for a limited amount of time. Councilmember Holmes questioned what happened to the original weight room space. Mr. Schwartz reported KA removed and demolished the space earlier than planned. Councilmember Holmes questioned why the school needed two gyms. Mr. Schwartz explained the additional gym space would allow for practices to be held for the high schools five volleyball teams in the fall and eight basketball teams in the winter months. Councilmember Holmes inquired if the building had heat. Mr. Schwartz reported the heat system in the building had been updated. Councilmember Holmes requested further information regarding safety and security. Mr. Schwartz discussed the safety and security of this building noting all doors had been replaced and the site met all building codes necessary for schools. Councilmember Holden questioned how much money was spent updating the heating system. Mr. Schwartz stated he did not have an exact figure, but noted doors were replaced, the building was sheet rocked and the heating system was updated. Councilmember Holden expressed concern with the fact the school district moved the weight room to this building knowing full well the concerns the City had with student safety and crossing the street. She inquired what the hours of operation were for the weight room. Mr. Schwartz reported the hours of operation were from 8:35 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Councilmember McClung asked if the weight room would be used on the weekends. Mr. Schwartz explained the weight room would not be used on the weekends. Councilmember McClung questioned when the school district discovered there was a problem with the existing weight room and there was no longer space.