2018.08.15 CC - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

July 24, 2018 Page 5 of 7 approving Mounds View Public Schools Special Use Permit to allow construction of 3,022 SF classroom addition at Pike Lake Education Center at 2101 14th ST NW. City Manager Lotter indicated Mr. Gozola would be presenting this item to the Council. Mr. Gozola explained the applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit to facilitate construction of an addition to the Pike Lake Education Center. The proposed addition is 3,022 SF, consisting of two classrooms, and will be located at the rear (south) side of the existing school. Other than minor revisions to the sidewalk/trails immediately adjacent to the proposed addition, no other exterior improvements are proposed at the property. Zoning Code Section 4- 030 (1) list schools as a specially permitted use, whereby all structures shall not be nearer than 30’ to any R-1 or R-2 lot line. Mounds View School District passed a referendum during the 2017 election, whereby numerous improvements are planned at district properties. The referendum was aimed at improving facilities and addressing increasing enrollment. In addition to the addition of two classrooms, other interior improvements at Pike Lake Education Center are underway. It is not anticipated that a classroom addition will impact any of the other facilities on the property. He provided further comment on the project and noted the Planning Commission recommended approval with one condition. Councilmember Allen asked when construction on this project would begin. Mr. Gozola deferred this question to the applicant. Paul Apolkowski, Wold Architects & Engineers, reported construction would begin this fall and continue through the school year. Mayor Johnson expressed concern with the safety of children along 11th Avenue. She encouraged the school district to be aware of this concern while mobilizing equipment for the construction of this project. She encouraged the contractor to also keep this street free and clear of debris. Mr. Apolkowski reported Kraus- Anderson would be the contractor on this project and was a very reputable firm. He anticipated a street sweeper would be sent down the street to keep it clean. Mayor Johnson noted there were also a number of children that used this street as their walking route to school and she wanted to ensure these children had safe passage to and from school. Councilmember Dunsworth recommended all construction equipment be locked up on a daily basis for those passing by the site on their way to Freedom Park. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 4. Consider Selection of a New Logo for the City of New Brighton. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Allen to consider the selection of a new logo for the City of New Brighton. City Manager Lotter explained Parks and Recreation Director Fink would be presenting this item to the Council. Parks and Recreation Director Fink reported at the direction of Council, staff presented at the May 22 work session the possibilities, process and implications for creating a new logo for the City of New Brighton. Guidance from Council at that time was to contract with 99designs.com for a branding and logo design contest. On June 26, staff presented Council with their recommended top designers to move forward with for design refinement. On July 6, staff presented Council with four designs from the designer. Council recommended moving forward with a community engagement process to gather feedback on three of the design concepts using PolCo, a community engagement software. Staff presented the results and themes of the engagement and recommends that Council choose one concept to move forward. That concept will have final refinement and then be available for staff use on projects in the near future, such as the 35W sound wall, park entrance and wayfinding signs, etc. Councilmember Burg thanked staff for all of their efforts on the City logo. She requested further information from staff on the cost for rebranding the City. City Manager Lotter 2101 14th ST NW. 4. Consider Selection of a New Logo for the City of New Brighton.