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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10,1999 7 the north end of the campus and are not near the residence hall. Additionally, the demographics of the College have changed since the northern building was built in 1965. Students had once generally been young and single or recently married without families. The students now tend to be in the mid-thirty's to mid forty's with families and additional vehicles. Additional parking had been built in the northern location with these demographic issues in mind. The parking near the Great HalI is a challenge and, with the new residence hall, the proposed parking lot is considered a very important addition to the campus. Mr. Kunkel noted that in both the 1991 and 1996 amendments to the Master Plan, the acreage across Old Highway 10 was requested to not be included in the campus Master Plan. This is why this area had not been considered. Councilmember Larson asked, when tlle new policies where implemented to address the current parking issues, had there been an estimate of how much demand for parking on campus would be reduced. Mr. Kunkel stated that there are approximately 140 Freshmen on campus with vehicles and the new policy should free up approximately that number parking spaces. When considering the other incentives being implemented, it would not be possible to estimate what the impact of the shuttle service and car pooling would be. Councilmember Larson asked when the project would begin ifthe Plarming Case were approved. Mr. Kunkel stated that the College hopes to have the parking lot completed by the fall of 1999 and has a projccted start date of August 15, 1999. Councilmember Larson asked where the students wilI play tennis on campus if the tennis courts are removed. Mr. Kunkel explained that the students utilize the sports and recreation center to play tennis. The varsity has not used the tennis courts for a number of years due to the condition of the courts. Councilmember Larson shared the concerns of Councilmember Rem. He had served on the Planning Commission prior to the City Council and could recall at least three other times when the Commission had acted on requests for additions to parking lots on campus. He felt then, and continues to feel, that the College has not performed a comprehensive assessment of eillollment proj ections and the demand for future parking. He was also concerned that within the College campus there are a number of ditches along Bethel Drive which are experiencing ditch erosion from the amount of water running through them. Additionally, the construction fences for the new construction on the north side of the major east-west road are down in places on the north and south sides. Councilmember Larson stated that he understands that the campus is developed well below what would be allowed according to the zoning district. However, the roads off campus are impacted by the traffic on campus. Mr. Kunkel stated that the restrictions being placed on the Freshman on campus have not been taken lightly. It is assumed that this act will have an impact on the enrolIment as there are certain students who will choose a different college in order to be allowed a vehicle on campus. The