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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION — MAY 71) 2008 4 Commissioner Holewa inquired about the location of the meetings. Mr. Hanton stated that they were held at the school. Commissioner Holewa suggested an annual or semi-annual meeting with the school. Chair Larson stated that the use of a shipping container for storage would not be permitted. Ms. Beekman stated that it wouldn't be permitted. Commissioner Zimmerman inquired if a storage shed or a scoreboard would require the school to come back. Ms. Beekman stated the shed would not, but she wasn't sure if the scoreboard would. Bob Madison, activities director at Mounds view High School, stated he appreciates the dialogue with the neighbors. He stated they would like a mobile or a portable scoreboard. He stated there may be more issues that arise. Commissioner Zimmerman inquired if the ball field would be on the southwest corner. Mr. Madison stated that it would be located on the southwest corner. Commissioner Zimmerman noted that there was a typo that states that it would be in the southeast corner. Commissioner Holewa stated that he was concerned about the dugouts being misused if they are not secure. Mr. Madison stated if they were closed from the front, people could go behind them. He stated that openings in the front of the dugouts allow staff to see in them. He stated that the school is concerned about inappropriate activities occurring on the school grounds and they do the best to educate the students about those situations. Commissioner Holewa inquired about how the school would address appropriate use of the dugouts. Mr. Madison stated that they would be for baseball use only. Commissioner Zimmerman inquired if there have been any problems with vandalism with the football field. Mr. Madison stated that there hasn't been. Tim O'Malley, 1851 Gramsie Road, thanked the school for meeting with the neighbors and stated he is in favor of the project as it is being presented. Jon Ward, Director of Operations for Mounds view School District, stated that the held will be rented out for community use during the summer and there will be the expectation that the renters will follow the same guidelines as the school. Chair Larson closed the public hearing at 7:00 p -m.