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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL – MAY 3, 2021 5 <br /> <br />Mayor Grant explained a condition for approval could be that the sound system could only be <br />used during competitions and/or games. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned if the Council was approving a new sound system with this <br />Planning Case. <br /> <br />Planning Consultant Kansier reported staff does not have any information on the proposed new <br />sound system but understood that Bethel would like to install a new sound system. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden recommended that a condition for approval be added to require Bethel <br />University to come before the City Council prior to replacing the sound system at the football <br />stadium. <br /> <br />Mike Lindsey, Bethel University Facilities Management, explained he did not have a specific <br />sound system in place. He indicated Bethel would like to replace the sound system, but this was <br />not in the budget at this time. He reported the current system was mounted at the top of the <br />bleachers and projects to the south towards the adjacent residential homes. He indicated the new <br />system would be affixed to the light poles and would project to the north. He stated this would <br />improve the experience for the neighbors, as well as the fans. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes questioned if the current speakers would be moved to the new light <br />poles or would they remain in the bleachers. <br /> <br />Mr. Lindsey commented the speakers would not be moved until Bethel has funding in place to <br />purchase a new sound system. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes questioned when the sound system would be used. <br /> <br />Mr. Lindsey reported the intent would be to set parameters as to who has access to the lights and <br />sound system and the system could only be used under supervision. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the concerns the City has had with the softball and soccer <br />fields. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked if soccer games would be played at the football field after the renovations <br />were completed. <br /> <br />Mr. Pomeroy explained the intention was to continue to have soccer games at Ona Orth Field and <br />the football field will be striped only for football. He commented the multi-purpose field will be <br />striped for football and soccer. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden indicated she would like to require Bethel to come before the Council <br />when the sound system is replaced and wanted to see staff/coaches controlling the sound and <br />lighting at the football stadium. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes supported this recommendation. She suggested the lights and sound <br />system be shut down by 10:00 p.m.