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SP-127, LP-1$5 P a•g e 2 Staff stated that based an general office space requirements 98 arking spaces would be required. Considering the Council Cham- ~ers separately as places of assembly, City Hal] would require 85 parking spaces. She had not discussed the street vacation with the City Engineer but felt the street vacation may be possible because it is already blocked off for St. Johns, during school hours. Larry Krinke asked why this site was choosen for City Hall when there is no further room for expansion. Representative Blomquist stated that cost was the major factor ' combined with the realization the Gity has already achieved much ~f its full growth potential. Mr. Krinke asked if Ramsey County was participating in the cost of the project. Representative Blomquist responded, yes, Ramsey County had signed a long term lease with the City for court space. Resident asked if more parking could be provided by providing com- pact car parking. Mr. Pierce stated that the City used a 9 foot x 2.0 foot parking space that was slight]y large. ~otion by Williams, seconded by Sande to close the public hearing. 5 Ayes - 0 Noyes, Motion carried. Commissioner Becker asked if the bids would be solicited before a final decision to construct the amphitheater at this time. Mr. Pierce stated that was correct. Representative Blomquist stated that consideration of the impact of the parking required for City Wall should be given in view of other applicant's requesting building approvals downtown. Chairman Williams stated that it is important not to make it look like 70 parking stalls was just out of the air. The paragraph on parking in the staff report justifies the 70 parking stalls. Felt it would be ashame to eliminate the green space along the rear of the building far the benefit parking. Parking could be provided to the east. Representative Blomquist asked what the cost of parking spaces were on good soil. •