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I I I Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 1993 Page 1 0 Council Business. continued Williams asked how would the Church insure that remaining tenants will be viable. Mr. Dueck said the Church will insure the center will remain full and tenants and center will be cared for and well maintained. Promotional activities would be pursued to provide exposure. Williams said Mr. Dueck indicated that the Church's occupancy at the. center is the best short term solution. Mr. Dueck said the Church plans to occupy the center indefinitely. If Church growth becomes larger, it will be accommodated by additional services. Once that no longer is viable, the church would then view the center as an interim solution. There are no plans to grow beyond that, and there is no goal to occupy other areas of the center. Gunderman asked in what manner is the school operated. Mr. Dueck said there will be 165 kindergarten through eight grade students from church members and non-members and there is growth potential. Hours of operation will be 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. The school would be a campus of a larger organization operated by a board of directors. Some children will be bussed and others will be transported by carpools. The school is accredited by the Association of Church and Schools International. Gunderman asked if Meadowwood Park will not be used, what are the plans for the children's physical activity. Mr. Dueck said the plan provides for a large recreational area in the basement. Neither the accreditation or the State requires outdoor recreational facilities. Mr. Dueck said the proposal includes breakaway wooden posts located in the backend alley which allow for emergency vehicle access, but prevents everyday traffic. An access to the west end to the park area will be used for children coming out of the north entrance. Gunderman asked if the school and church are separate entities. Mr. Dueck said the Church is committed to providing school facilities, both are _ separate corporate entities. Mr. Dueck wjll make available to Gunderman . . ... -. . . .~ the accreditation regulations. .. . Rebelein was a former first grade teacher and noted concern that the children will not have outdoor recreational areas. Mr. Dueck said the Church architect will evaluate site locations which allow for outdoor equipment and activity. The Church feels that possible arrangements could be made with the City's Park and Recreation Department. The church has offered to provide funds to the City for additional park equipment and landscaping. Mr. Dueck said the City's Park Department is waiting to see what happens with the church proposal. . . Larson asked Mr. Dueck to list businesses supportive of the Church plans. Mr. Dueck feels he cannot name specific tenants as not to breach its confidence. larson said Council would need this information to make an informative decision. Mr. Dueck said the two significant supporters are Robert Strobel who owns the adjacent lot and lowell's Auto Parts. Council Business . Church Upon the Rock Special Permit Report 93-021