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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 24, 2000 9 Some of the parking stalls and drive widths do not meet the City Zoning Code standards. The parking spaces along the tennis courts are only 17 feet long, where 18 feet is required. Staff also has some concerns with the traffic flow into the main parking lot and to the back parking stalls. The width is 20 feet where 24 feet is required. The parking spaces that close to the entrance may cause problems. Staff would recommend redesigning this area. Mr. Lynch stated the Planning Commission recommends approval of the amendment to the Special Use Permit (updating the Master Plan) in Planning Case 00-18 subject to seven (7) conditions. Mayor Probst asked whether the required parking is driven by student population. Mr. Lynch eonfinned that the number of required parking spaces is based on student and staff population. Tom Fabick, a representative of Annstrong, Torseth, Skold & Rydeen, stated there had been much discussion at the Planning Commission meeting with regard to parking. He added that no increase in student population is anticipated, and most high schools have similar problems. Mr. Fabick stated the building additions are proposed to enhance educational programs. He added an investigation has been commenced into the electrical and control issues with regard to the parking lot lighting. Mr. Fabick stated that School District staff had been concerned about running the water main through the athletic fields to Gramsie Road. He added a new proposal had been discussed which would run the water main around the field and add some length to the water main but would be less disruptive to the fields. He noted that the School District is willing to participate in the water main costs. Council member Larson asked whether the existing white lights in the parking lot would be replaced, as requested by Ms. Elizabeth Garski in her letter to the Council. Mr. Fabick stated there is no ordinance regarding the color of parking lot lighting. He added that white lights are brighter, and school statfhave indicated they feel more safe in the parking lot at night with white lights. He noted there are some white lights and some yellow lights, and the School District could review their policy over time. Councilmember Larson asked whether Ms. Garski's concerns with regard to removal of the garbage dumpster to another location would be addressed. Mr. Fabick stated that kitchen and deliveries areas are near that location and trash pickup is required there. He added he understands that trash pickup timing issues are no longer a problem. Councilmember Larson asked whether the School District will go ahead with the water main if the City does not contribute funds. Mr. Fabick stated that the smaller water main on Valentine Lake Road could be utilized, but fire pumps would be required, and the Fire Department is not happy with that solution.