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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, July 14 Page 3 4. Use of the lighted field be limited to MV School District athletics, specifically excluding collegiate use of the lights. Miller explained that a computer light scan indicates the brightest spillover would be .2 foot candles, comparable to a very bright moon; noted this does not measure impact of indirect light or glow in the sky. . In discussion, the cost of the lighting was reported to be $66,000. How to enforce the curfew was queried. It was suggested that perhaps 10:30 p.m. seems "hard core"; perhaps 1/2 hour after game is over would be sufficient. Paul Donley (MVSD) said he thinks a 10:30 curfew is adequate; said games are usually over at 9:30 - 10:00 p.m.; is comfortable with 10:30 p.m. Donley said parking lot lights are on longer for safety until the cars are gone. Gary Engen, football coach, said he'd prefer the added time after a game, instead of the hard 10:30 p.m.; games could run over, but this doesn't occur often. Some concern was expressed relative to the snow fence; suggested, unless the neighborhood wants it, it might be better to not have a fence. Donley said they want to restrict the crowds from entering the neighborhood; anticipates the snow fence and supervision will be effective for crowd control; noted that the fence would be close to the playing field, not around the perimeter of the school property. After discussion, Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve an amendment of the Special Use Permit for the athletic field lighting at Mounds View High School as proposed, subject to: 1. Curfew for use of lights at 10:30 p.m. 2. Impact of lights on neighborhood be reviewed after one year of use. 3. Use of lights be restricted to Mounds View School District activities, specifically no collegiate use of the lighted field. Peck moved to amend the motion to establish the light curfew 1/2 hour after the ending of specifically scheduled events. seconded by Sather. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) at 10:30 p.m. or Motion was In discussion, Donley was asked if the School District has a reciprocity agreement with Bethel College. Donley said they have a friendly agreement; feels this will not hinder the school's relationship with the college. Donley said he'd prefer the use be restricted to MVSD sponsored activities; noted that the School District would review permit requests and take on the sponsorship; noted the School District is concerned about a favorable neighborhood report. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, to amend the motion to restrict use of the lights to Mounds View School District sponsored activities; school sponsorship to not include collegiate uses under the lights. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Original motion carried unanimously. (5-0) . Case No. 86-23, Front yard Setback Variance - Jim Day, 3242 Sandeen Road Council was referred to Planning memo (6/24/86), Board of Appeals report (6/26/86), and Planning Commission recommendations (minutes of 7/2/86) and to letter from Jim Day (7/10/86). A transparency of the lot and surrounding neighborhood was shown, indicating the proposed garage addition. Miller noted that a number of houses and garages along the street encroach on the 40' required setback; noted that storage in the detached garage has been objected to by an adjacent neighbor who stated the proposed addition will block his view toward Johanna Shores and reported the use is for business purposes. Miller reported that the business use of the site was the basis for the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial; noted that the Board of Appeals recommends approval of the variance. Jim Day said he feels his property will be more attractive without the detached garage but he needs the storage space; consequently, he wants to transfer this storage to his attached garage. Day said he does not use his property as a construction site; only on a rare occasion he cuts a board there; explained