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Page 4 January 13, 1975 Councilman Hodges asked about the church's printing operation. Chief Fagerstrom stated the room is now being used for storage. Councilman Hodges asked what the church's plan was for printing. Rev. Bauman stated they are looking for alternative facilities to conduct the operation. He inquired what the timetable would be for meeting permanent fire detection and prevention requirements. Chief Fagerstrom stated he will meet with Compassion immediately upon issuance of the permit to set a timetable. Temporary provisions will be maintained until permanent systems are installed. Rev. Bauman asked Chief Fagerstrom for a letter confirming this. Councilman Pickar asked if the church could afford these permanent fire detection and prevention systems. Chief Fagerstrom commented that it could be costly - in the $3,000 range. Rev. Bauman stated they paid cash for the building, and he has full faith the church will be able to meet these requirements. Mayor Johnson noted that the Planning Commission had made several amend- ments to its motion recommending approval of the permit and that Council should be sure to incorporate these in the permit. Steve Thompson, 7190 Silver Lake Road, asked if the fire detection system was really necessary. Chief Fagerstrom answered that these are state fire code requirements for the protection of children and that they apply to all schools. Mrs. Forslund suggested that Compassion should provide playground facilities for its students and noted that they use Hillview Park. Mr. Dair stated that the church had discussed this subject with Dr. Christiansen of the Mounds View School District and that a special play- ground is not required unless there is a danger to the children or a nuisance in the current practice of walking students to Hillview. He noted that one of the reasons Abiding Savior moved was that it could not acquire any adja- cent land and that he syspected Compassion would also have difficulty acquiring such land. Mayor Johnson asked for residents' comments on the special use permit request. Mrs. George Mitchell, whose land adjoins Compassion said she sees no cause for complaint and that the church is a good neighbor and does a service for the community. Mrs. Forslund approved issuance of the permit if the church complies with all codes and ceases their printing operation. She asked whether the permit would have to be reviewed periodically. Mayor Johnson responded that it would be a permanent permit. There were no other comments for or against. Councilman Pickar felt that the permit should be issued with the conditions set forth in the Planning Commission recommendation. Councilman Baumgartner suggested every effort be made to get the congre- gation to use off - street parking and that possibly parking on the south side of Hillview should be prohibited.