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t. '\. ce c. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 31,2000 15 property. Councilmember Grant noted that there was a buffer of mature trees between the tennis courts and the residential properties that he would prefer to remain. Ms. Randall stated that the majority of these trees are located on the City property and none of them will be removed. She noted that if the trail was relocated to its original location, some trees would have to be removed. Couneilmember Grant asked if the parking lot will require a Bethel College parking permit. Mr. Kunkel stated that this was correct. Councilmember Grant asked if the parking permit would be enforced year-round. Mr. Kunkel stated that Bethel College may be willing to make some exceptions. With regard to the requirement of permanent bathrooms, Councilmember Aplikowski asked if the City used temporary bathrooms in its parks. Mr. Moore stated that of all the City parks only one has permanent bathroom facilities and the rest have temporary facilities. Councilmember Aplikowski asked if the parking lot would be open to City functions without a permit requirement. Mr. Kunkel stated that this would be possible. Councilmember Larson asked if the entrance to the parking lot will be gated. Ms. Randall stated that it will be. Couneilmember Larson asked if the gate will be closed and locked when the facilities are not in use or if students will be allowed to park in the lot during the day. Mr. Kunkel stated that student parking would be allowed in the parking lot, however, he did not feel that this would make sense since there is sufficient parking on campus. Mr. Kunkel stated that the intent would be to gate off the facility during the winter months. Bethel College may occasionally plow the parking lot and use it for overtlow parking. Councilmember Larson wanted to confirm that Bethel College did not intend to light the ball fields in the future. Mr. Kunkel stated that he did not envision Bethel College requesting lights for the fields since it does not currently hold night gamcs. However, he could not be certain what will occur 30 years from now. Councilmember Larson asked if the open areas of the property will remain natural or be landscaped. Mr. Pomeroy stated that due to the slope between the ball fields and Old Snelling Avenue a protective fence will be constructed to prevent balls from rolling into the street. The land itself will be allowed to go back to a natural ground cover. Councilmember Larson asked how high the fence will be. Mr. Pomeroy stated that the fence will be 10 teet high. Councilmember Larson asked if the fence will be chain link and if the it will run the entire length of the property. Mr. Pomeroy stated that this was corrcct. Councilmember Larson stated that he would prefer some landscaping between the fence and the road so that thc view from Old Snelling Avenue is more than a large chain link fence. With regard to the alternatives for parking lot lighting. Councilmember Larson stated that the 23 foot high poles still seemed tall. He asked why a larger number was require for the 15 foot high lights and what the intent of the lights were. Mr. Pomeroy stated that the theory behind the lights was to provide illumination of the walkways when games last beyond dusk. The first issue with the parking lot lighting is safety. The 15 foot lights will create bright and dark spots which