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Se e Se will have to look at its fee structure due to the wear and tear on our facility because of the large crowds that attend the School Board meetings. Also, there may be a time when a building supervisor fee will be necessary, much like what the school charges. Additionally, in the last year there have been a number of concerns raised regarding the large crowds that attend some of the School Board meetings. Issues related to parking on the streets and on the grass and the overflow crowd in the Council room exceeding the frre safety standards are among the concerns that have been brought to our attention and which need to be addressed. If possible, when a large crowd is anticipated it would be appropriate for the School Board to hold its meetings at a location other than city hall. Safety Concerns With cutbacks in the school busing program, the safety of children walking to school has been highhghted. It should be noted that currently the city typically requires sidewalks on through streets on one side of the street in all new subdivisions. Additionally, the City Council and County Board recently discussed crosswalks on county roads and using crossing guards to assist in having children safely cross County Road 77 by Salk Junior High. The School Board concerns regarding pathways or sidewalks along county roads need to be brought to the county. (However, it is likely that the county in turn will pass the issue back to the city for either funding and/or additional right-of-way.) Building/Development Projects I beheve the school district is most interested in the activity is taking place in east Elk River, although there are a few additional residential developments that are scheduled around Meadowvale School. Regarding east Elk River, single family homes will continue to be built along with townhomes for the foreseeable furore. The Comprehensive Plan will guide anyexpansion of the Urban Service District. Nonetheless, there is currently a significant amount of property in the Urban Service District in east Elk River that can develop residentially and if rezoned to townhomes can develop at a higher density than currently projected. Whether or not the total number is 1,000 homes, 800 homes, or 1,500 homes depends on the type of plats the City Council approves and whether or not the City Council approves any rezonmg to higher density. (See attached 1998 projection.) Nonetheless, based on the past history of building in Elk River (see attached page from the 2001 Building and Zoning Annual Report) everyone can expect about 250 ne~v living units to be constructed each year for the next five plus years with a majority of these being in eastern Elk River. Mutually Beneficial Partnerships This is a School Board agenda item and I'm not sure how the discussion will proceed. Nonetheless, I understand that recently the Arts Alliance made a request to the School Board to use Handke School for activities. Attached is a recently approved School Board resolution, which endorses a partnership with the Arts Alliance.