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] I I Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 1987 signage on Rockstone as well as Poppyseed, Fabio encouraged coun- cil to consider two-hour signage (on week days only during school hours) as well as additional on-site parking. Blomquist asked the architect, Paul Erickson, how long it would take to revise the plan to include 70 additional spaces on the site; Erickson indicated it would take two to three weeks, as bor- ings would need to be done. Blomquist stated if the item is continued to the next meeting, some plans could be ready. Donley stated the District is committed to progressively pursuing off-street parking with the first priority being the Chapel, se- cond priority being the vacant lot by the school which would not encroach on athletic field, third on green space east of tennis court and, of fourth priority, off the football area which would be an even deeper cut into the physical education complex. Donley believes the success of the parking problem is closely tied to posting signs, parking permits, and activity bus; and noted the dilemma is that the solution of the parking situation does not meet the time lines with the cafeteria expansion. . Benke asked how much time would be needed to complete negotiations with Sunnyside Chapel; Donley responded he had asked to meet with representative of the Chapel as soon as possible, hopefully that meeting will take place this week. Benke asked what would happen if council were to establish an ad- ditional condition under Item No.2 of a deadline of 50 spaces by September 1, 1987, and an additional number of spaces by September 1, 1988; thereby giving council the opportunity to review the suc- cess of the parking and then reconsidering the program during the 1987-1988 school year); Mattila believes condition Item No.3 states the school district will continue to work with the city to monitor parking conditions on and adjacent to the site and to identify potential parking problems and develop solutions as need- ed. Mattila stated if we start with an additional 50 stalls by Septem- ber 1, 1987, and then, using Item No.3 as an evaluation tool, re- quire additional stalls by Sept~mber 1, 1988, if needed. Gunderman believes the issue is ~o control the leisure drivers who are taking up the extra spaces. John Ostlund, Coordinator of Transportation for Mounds View Public Schools, indicated the concern is a management system; having a plan and the need to communicate to parents and students. Blomquist wants more parking spaces (50 at the school in addition to 20 at the Chapel); by Fall Brandt wants more than the 50 spaces from the Chapel. Gunderman expressed concern fo~ delaying the project, which could create hardships for everyone. Page 12