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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 26, 2021 22 Mr. Pomeroy stated the college would be replacing the existing scoreboard with a new scoreboard that had video technology. He noted the existing scoreboard was 20 feet high and 20 feet wide. He understood the new scoreboard would be 25 feet high and 25 feet wide. He reported the back of the scoreboard would face the railroad tracks and residential area. He indicated the existing scoreboard was approximately 240 feet from the property line and the new scoreboard would be about 35 feet closer to the SRC building. Mayor Grant questioned what the City’s timeline was for approval. Planning Consultant Kansier explained the 60 day time limit for this request ends May 23, 2021. Mayor Grant inquired if the Council wants to move forward with this item. Councilmember Scott stated he did not understand what the Council was debating given the fact one of the conditions for approval required the project to conform with all City Code requirements. Councilmember Holmes reported she did not understand what the Council was being asked to approve. She understood these plans were provided to the City but staff has since changed. She expressed concern with the fact the Council had zero information regarding the scoreboard and would like clarification on this matter. She stated the Council was used to receiving complete presentations on Planning Cases and what was being requested. She supported this matter being tabled to allow for a more complete presentation to be made to the City Council. Councilmember Holden agreed stating she would like to find out more information about the scoreboard, the fencing height, etc. Councilmember Holmes recommended action on this item be tabled to the next City Council meeting. Mr. Pomeroy stated the perimeter fence would be a black six foot high chain link fence. He understood the presentation needed to be more succinct but he didn’t see where he was at fault. He reported he has a very defined construction schedule and he has to get this project completed this summer. Mayor Grant asked if the Council would be open to discussing this one item at a Special City Council meeting. He then noted the Council had met the time limit for their meeting extension and asked if the Council wanted to take action on this items this evening or delay them both to a Special City Council meeting. Councilmember Scott supported the Council taking action on Items C and D at this meeting. Councilmember Holmes stated she wanted to accommodate the applicant, but she would much appreciate a detailed presentation on this item 10C and 10D at a Special City Council meeting given the late hour.