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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — OCTOBER 28, 2019 0 Mr. Schwartz stated when KA decided to come in and complete demo work prior to school starting this fall. He reported this demolition work eliminated the weight room. He anticipated this work was conducted in late May. Councilmember McClung inquired when work began on the new weight room space. Mr. Schwartz estimated he began talking with the City regarding the changes that would need to occur in late April or early May. He noted the school district did not use the space until obtaining all of the necessary occupancy permits from the City. Mayor Grant commented the last time the City Council spoke with the school district there was a concern with finances and how funding for the parking lot would be addressed. He questioned if this matter had been resolved. Mr. Schwartz stated this was a work in progress. Mayor Grant questioned why this item had not been brought to the City Council earlier. Mr. Schwartz explained he completed all of the necessary paperwork that was sent to him from City staff and had all of the proper building inspections conducted. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla commended further on the process that was followed by City staff and State inspectors to review this project. He explained as soon as Planning Staff was made aware the building was being used as a weight room a letter was sent stating the use had to cease until an Interim Use Permit was in place. He indicated there was a disconnect with this project as plans were submitted to a Contract Building Official. Councilmember Holmes stated she was trying to come to grips with the situation and understand why the Mounds View School District went out and made all these changes without understanding they needed an Interim Use Permit. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla commented staff was working with the school district to bring the site into compliance with City Code. He stated if he could go back and changes things he would, however, the work was completed and now staff was working to bring the site into compliance. He reported the site met all Building Code requirements and only needed approval of the IUP. He indicated this was a temporary use that would run through August or September of 2020. He apologized to the City Council and took partial blame for the situation. He commented there were a lot of moving parts with this project and he stated at this time he was trying to bring this project into conformance with City Code. Councilmember Holden asked how the applicant knew to contact the Contract Building Official. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported he attended an onsite meeting with school district officials and noted the Contract Building Official was in attendance. He indicated the school district officials followed up with the Contract Building Official after this meeting.