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<br />Arden Hills Council 8 October 25, 1993 . <br />Carl Nelson, 1399 Arden Oaks Drive, stated that he lives south <br />of the college and has concerns regarding additional foot <br />traffic and increased parking that may result from the <br />proposal. He added that Bethel's fence does not adequately <br />contain users/visitors of Bethel facilities and he experiences <br />foot traffic trespassing on his property. He added that foot <br />traffic along the railroad tracks also presents a safety <br />hazard. <br />Scott Gilbert, 1401 Arden Oaks Drive, reported that he also <br />experiences foot traffic trespassing on his property enroute <br />to Bethel facilities and the park. He added that there is <br />inadequate parking for Bethel events and the rear gate <br />entrance to Bethel property encourages the types of problems <br />he has experienced. He showed pictures of the condition of <br />the maintenance building which illustrated his concern for <br />screening around the maintenance building. <br />Vicky Johnson, 1401 Arden Oaks Drive, said she is concerned <br />for her safety with the high level of foot traffic in the area <br />and also the safety of foot traffic traveling so close to the . <br />railroad tracks. She said not only is there noise from <br />sporting events, but oftentimes noise from other gatherings or <br />parties in this area of Bethel property. She added that trees <br />along the south of the college property appear brown or dead. <br />Councilmember Malone noted that the landscaping plan calls for <br />some cottonwood trees to be planted. He questioned whether <br />this is a good variety. <br />Craig Hjelle, representing Bethel College, apologized for the <br />past appearance around the maintenance building and stated <br />that the appearance has improved recently by removal of <br />debris, etc. He assured that the appearance around the <br />maintenance building will continue to be monitored. <br />Hjelle stated that Bethel College held an Open House and the <br />Planning Commission held a public hearing to invite public <br />input regarding the proposal and comments heard this evening <br />were not raised at tpose forums. He said that, without having <br />considered the concerns regarding foot traffic, he is not <br />prepared to offer solutions for control of foot traffic at <br />this time. He stated that the variety of trees to be planted <br />is limited because of the wet conditions of the area, and the <br />problem with dead trees can hopefully be addressed by planting <br />varieties that tolerate wet conditions. <br />Councilmember Malone commented that the concerns raised this . <br />evening by af fected neighbors are 1 egi timate and he encouraged <br />Bethel to address those concerns and work with the concerned <br />