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Much 25, 2008 Page 5 of 9 Commission recommended approval with several conditions. Councilmember Phillips reported he has great concern with allowing this type of use in an area zoned Heavy •Industrial. Additionally Mr. Phillips questioned whether there is a student to staff ratio implemented. Ms. Gundlach reported that could be addressed. Councilmember Bauman stated she has concerns with placing this facility in New Brighton at all. Councilmember Bauman questioned the reason New Brighton was approached by the applicant, being that the facility is not zoned for this use. Councilmember Doffing questioned what would be appropriate zoning? Ms. Gundlach explained an educational use would be a residential use, by a Special Use Permit, the medical or clinical piece would fall under a B district. New Brighton zoning code allows for any use in a B district; be allowed in an I district. In this case, the educational piece is what triggers the Special Use Permit. Kay Andrews representing Northwest Youth and Family Services responded to some of the questions proposed by the council. The location of New Brighton is desirable because the school is staffed with District 621 educators, so a location within the Mounds View School District is preferred. Secondly, this location is desirable because it allows ample space for recreation. Ms. Andrews is comfortable with the student staff ration of 2 to 1, and reported the kids are very well supervised. Councilmember Phillips suggested tabling the item, stating his vote would be against the item; because of the issues of safety concerns for the children in a heavy industrial zoned area. Mr. Phillips reported he may be consider the facility in a stand alone location, and was not opposed to having the facility in New Brighton. Councilmember Bauman reported that in the last five years, Ramsey County Sherriff has responded to 218 calls for service. Ms. Andrews clarified that they share a 3 story office building with other tenants, and the police records do not distinguish where the calls originated from. Councilmember Bauman •questioned Ms. Andrews about where the funding will come from when the grant monies are exhausted. Director of Public Safety, Bob Jacobson clarified that the grant Councilmember Bauman was referring to is in fact separate from the Northwest Youth and Family Services. NYFS is completely funded through the 9 school districts served. Officer Tony Paetznick confirmed that the police calls referenced in the report submitted by the Ramsey County Sherriff Department were not all specific to Northwest Youth and Family Services, and a breakdown was not available. Councilmember Doffing commended the programming offered through Northwest Youth and Family Services, and understand their need for space. Ms. Doffing reported that she would like to see the facility in the community, but because of the safety issues raised with mixing children in a heavy industrial zoned area, she could not support the request. Motion by Councilmember Doffing, seconded by Councilmember Phillips to table this discussion until the next meeting directing staffto come forward with finding of facts for denial. 4 Ayes —0 Nays, Motion Carried 3. Consider Resolution for Railroad Crossing Policies. Report No. 08-106. Resolution No. 08-035. • Director of Public Works, Grant Wyffels introduced the proposed Railroad Crossing Policies. Minnesota Commercial Railroad approached the city with a request to install crossing signals and gates at the crossing located at 8' Street NW between 6n' and Avenues NW. The City was asked to install a concrete crossing at that same location. Mr. Wyffels displayed the railroad crossings 3. CmaiderFe kdai for RailmdC�gPolicies. Repot No. 08-106. Resolution No. 08-035.