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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 14, 2000 16 . residential property with children. He did not agree with the reasoning that just because other City parks use temporary restrooms, this park should do the same. Mr. Jeff Hohenshell, 1632 Chatham Avenue, stated that since the proposed complex will have space for 250 spectators, he too was concerned about the temporary restroom facilities. He noted that the Plarming Commission had recommended permment restroom facilities aJ1d he urged the City Council to consider this recommendation for aesthetic, health, md safety reasons. Mr. Michael Coopet, 1636 Chatham Avenue, stated that he visited the Bethel College site last weekend with Councilmember Grant. He noted that he will have a direct view across the proposed ball fields. It was his understmding that the existing buffer from the roadway will be removed which will result in light and noise pollution. He suggested that the entire west edge of the wetland area bc lined with large pine trees in order to protect the residences from noise and lights. He also supported the idea of permment restroom facilities. With regard to traffic issues, Mr. Coopet stated that he was confused about what the ultimate results will be. He agreed with Councilmember Aplikowski that two lanes each way should be provided. He drives this roadway every day and felt that reducing the lanes of traffic will be problematic. Although slowing traffic down may be necessary, there must also be a flow of traffic. He felt that Bethel College and the City should take a step back md review the situation. . Mr. Coopet asked why the City Council has not asked the residents to present the City with a mitigation plan. He stated that Bethel College was trying to cram too much into a small area. He felt that Bethel College should be compelled to come forth with an alternative plan that the City could seriously consider and decide which plan would be the best for all involved. At the beginning of this project, Bethel College invited the residents to comment on the plms. However, no substmtive changes have been made. Mr. Coopet stated that there were maJ1Y issues md problems that must be solved with regard to the intersection as well as the design of the plan aJld how it will affect the residents. He asked that the City Council seriously consider tabling or rejecting the proposal until a serious independent traffic engineering study is completed. Mr. Pomeroy noted that the athletic complex had first been developed when the project was to be a joint effort with the City of Arden Hills and the current plaJ1 was based on the early concepts. He indicated that one major change to the plan was to move thc tennis courts faJ1her from the City property. Additionally, infiltration aJ1d mitigation ofthe wetlands was added and safety issucs have been addressed. He indicated that Bethel College would be willing to develop additional landscaping along the fence as suggested by Councilmember Larson. Mr. Coopet suggested that a citizen group be formed to help make final decisions. He felt that issues brought up by the residents had not been taken into consideration by Bethel College. Mayor Probst noted that the proposal had been through the Parks md Recreation Committee as well as the Plaffiling Commission. He believed that the proposal has had a thorough review. . Mr. Corbin Kristufek, I 640 Chatham Avenue, stated that when this project was proposed as a joint effort with the City, Mr. Fritsinger had informed him that it was too early for the residents