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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL – MAY 3, 2021 6 <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung stated he agreed with the conditions as recommended by <br />Councilmember Holden. It was his hope the new technology would improve the sound situation at <br />the stadium. In terms of the lights, he supported the lights being shut down by 10:00 p.m. on a <br />nightly basis. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden commented she believed that 10:00 p.m. was pretty early. She <br />suggested the lights be allowed to remain on until 10:30 p.m. She questioned when football <br />games were typically held. <br /> <br />Mr. Lindsey reported Bethel football games were typically held in the afternoon. He explained if <br />an evening game were held, they typically began at 7:00 p.m. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated she could support the lights be turned off at 10:00 p.m. on non- <br />event days. She indicated for game days or track competitions, the lights should be allowed to <br />remain on for a certain amount of time after the event ends to ensure the stadium is safely cleared <br />of player and spectators. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant agreed. He commented he happy to see the sound system was being replaced <br />because this would allow the system to be more properly directed. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a <br />motion to adopt Resolution #2021-026 – Approving a Conditional Use Permit <br />Amendment and Site Plan for the Football Field for Bethel University at 3900 <br />Bethel Drive, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, and the <br />eleven (11) conditions in the May 3, 2021, Report to the City Council. <br /> <br />AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to <br />add Condition 12 stating: When Bethel University replaces the sounds <br />system at the football field, this matter must come before the City <br />Council for approval. <br /> <br />A roll call vote was taken. The amendment adding Condition 12 <br />carried (5-0). <br /> <br />AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to <br />add Condition 13 stating: A Bethel employee shall control the lighting <br />and sound system at the football field. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott believed that the sound system issues have been vastly improved over the <br />last few years. He indicated he would like to see oversight of the sound system being monitored <br />by Bethel staff. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked if a Bethel RA would be considered an employee. <br /> <br />Mr. Pomeroy reported an RA would be considered an employee of Bethel’s. <br />