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Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting April 23, 2001 Page 4 Director Ericson noted there is still an issue with the parking lot along Quincy Street encroaching into the City right of way and legal counsel has advised of the need for a limited use agreement to protect the City from any issues arising from the use of the property. Director Ericson briefly outlined the issues involved with the expansion and explained that the school district has agreed to work with the City and neighborhood residents to resolve some of the existing parking and safety issues as the expansion proceeds. Council Member Marty indicated that the request of residents on Quincy Street for additional screening was not addressed in the Resolution. Director Ericson explained Staff and the Planning Commission felt that the City should not dictate what sort of screening would be required but allow the residents and the school district through the committee to be formed to decide what type of screening would be appropriate. Council Member Marty asked if there needed to be language in the Resolution stating that any continued issues will be addressed at the Council level. Director Ericson explained that through the conditional use permit process the City has the ability to review the permit if a problem exists. Council Member Marty stated he would like to request that the City Forester review the area • along Quincy to be screened and make a recommendation. Council Member Thomas asked where the residents wanted screening. Director Ericson explained the location for the screening is between the existing asphalt play area and Quincy Street. He then noted residents had indicated a desire to screen that area as it will be a parking lot instead of a play area. Council Member Stigney questioned whether Staff anticipated any traffic problems due to the rerouting of the pick up and drop off traffic to the north. Director Ericson indicated the Ramsey County Traffic Engineer had reviewed the plan and did not feel it would pose a problem. He then explained the only change is that the two parking areas will be connected so he does not think it will cause a significant congestion issue. Council Member Marty requested the Resolution be amended to require the City Forester to report back to Council on resident concerns for screening. Director Ericson asked for clarification as to what Council Member Marty was looking for. He then noted the City Forester is not in a position to address screening except to say how many trees or shrubs per square foot are needed to provide a screen. • Council Member Marty stated he would like to have resident concerns for screening addressed.