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August 23, Motion by CouncilmemberBauman, seconded by Councdmemher Burg to approve the mitigation plan and provisional multiple dwelling license for the property Emerald Court located at .1360 7th Street NW contingent on adherence to the elements of the submitted Mitigation Plan. 4 Ayes, I Nays - Motion Carried Ayes: Mayor Jacobsen, Councilmember Samuelson, Burg and Bauman Nays: Councilmember Phillips 3. Joint Powers Agreement between the City of New Brighton and Independent School District No. 621 concerning parking lot improvements, access and use at Freedom Park and Pike Lake Education Center, 2121 & 2101 14th ST NW. Report No. 11-238. City Planner Janice Gundlach reported that this request would allow parking lot improvements at Freedom Park, 2121 14th Street NW. Specifically, the east end of the existing parking lot would be opened up and connected to the Pike Lake Education Center parking lot at 2101 14th Street NW. Additionally, the existing half circle at the east end of the Freedom Park lot would be removed, and it its place an additional 11 parking stalls and a sidewalk would be constructed. This project was precipitated by a Special Use Permit request made by the school district in June of this year. That request entailed converting the paved play court in the rear 'yard off 13th ST NW into a parking lot. The school district withdrew that request largely due to opposition by area residents. In an effort to obtain additional parking, the school district decided to pursue constructing a proof -of -parking area that was reviewed and approved in 2005 With regard to that 2005 approval, the proposed improvements covered under this Joint Powers Agreement were conceptually approved in 2005 in conjunction with a land use request made by the school district to convert Pike Lake from an elementary school to an education center and food shelf. Parking was specifically addressed and two proof -of -parking areas were proposed and accepted by the City Council in 2005. Planning, engineering, and parks city staff has collectively met with the school district concerning the proposed parking lot improvements and all agree that more parking and better access to the Freedom Park lot will benefit both Pike Lake and Freedom Park users and that construction of the proof -of -parking area is a better solution to conversion of the play court originally envisioned by the school district. The improvements will cost the school district approximately $38,000, including City engineering costs and a 10% contingency, completion date would be before October 31, 2011. Councilmember Phillips questioned if removing the driveway on 14th Street to the west of 23rd Ave. NW - at the west end of the parking lot was considered, noting four additional stalls could be gained. Councilmember Phillips questioned if accessible parking stalls will be included for the Neighborhood Center. Councilmember Bauman questioned the placement of the sidewalk, and why it goes along only a portion of the parking stalls. City Planner Gundlach stated she did not design the plan, and if 'it is Council's desire, it could likely be removed. Councilmember Burg, noted the sidewalk provides additional access to the Neighborhood Center. Councilmember Phillips suggested letting the engineer make the determination on whether or not to include the sidewalk. Councilmember Burg questioned if this proposal has been reviewed by the Parks, Recreation & Page 5 of 7 3. Joint Powers Agreement between the City of New Brighton and Independent School District No. 621 concerning parking lot improvements, access and use at Freedom Park and Pike Lake Education Center, 2121 & 2101 14'h ST NW. Report No. 11-238.