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. ' . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 3 PLANNING BETHEL COLLEGE CASE NO 94-20- APPROVE SITE PLAN AND PARKING LOT EXPANSION Fritsinger stated that Bethel College has submitted an application and site plan to reconstruct and expand the parking lot on campus. The parking lot is located on the east side of the campus and currently holds approximately 100 parking spaces. The primary reason for the work is the need for additional parking on campus. Also, the condition of the lot is in need of repair; and this is an opportunity to take care of both needs. The expansion will be 26,000 square feet of space. The number of parking spaces will increase to 184. No curbs or catch basins are included. All size and area requirements are in compliance with the City's zoning ordinance. The Planning Commission expressed some concern from a safety perspective about the lack of lighting. There will be one overhead light and one light adjacent to the stairs on the side of the parking lot. The applicant has stated that lighting is under study for the entire campus, and that issue will be addressed. There is an NSP easement, and NSP has reviewed the plans and approved the improvements as proposed. There is wetland adjacent to the lot, and Rice Creek Watershed District has issued a pennit for the project as proposed. There are 30 mature trees that will be removed. Twenty will be relocated elsewhere on campus. The Planning Commission has reviewed the application and unanimously approved it, as submitted, at their September 7, 1994 . meeting. MOTION: Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to approve Case No. 94-20, a site plan for a parking lot expansion at Bethel College. The motion was approved unanimously (4-0). UPDATE - RFP AND RFO FOR TCAAP PLANNING CONSULTANT Fritsinger stated that the proposal staff has prepared outlines the scope of services for the next step in planning for the use of the TCAAP property. At this time it would be appropriate to search for a qualified consultant through an RFQ (Request for Qualifications) advertising process. The City would not want to make a proposal for the property until the intent of Congressman Vento's reutilization committee is clearer. One of the difficulties in finding a qualified consultant is that there are not too many other locations where a similar study has been done. The is a very unusual undertaking and a qualified expert consultant will be needed. He agreed with the Planning Commission that the RFQ process will allow the City time to prepare information while finding out who is capable of providing assistance. Aplikowski asked if a time line has been put on this project. . Fritsinger stated that is his question to Councilmembers, when the Council would like to review qualifications.