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City Council Minutes Page 15 <br />June 20, 2016 <br />----------------------------- <br />over the business park. He indicated he is happy to see Spectrum’s growth but feels <br />that by allowing expansion in the business park, other businesses are being <br />discouraged. He stated he has received numerous complaints from neighboring <br />businesses about parking. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Westgaard agreed with many of the Mayor’s comments. He <br />questioned the long term plan for the school. <br /> <br /> Vanessta Spark, Spectrum Executive Director, explained the school board’s five <br />ththth <br />year plan is to move 7 and 8 grade to the 6 grade location because it is working <br />so well. She stated their goal isn’t to take over any more buildings. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Westgaard stated he believes it would be best for Spectrum to look <br />for a campus outside of the business park. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Wagner concurred with the Mayor and Councilmember Westgaard’s <br />concerns. She stated she has a student attending Spectrum and knows what it’s like <br />dropping off and picking up. She added she’s not sure it’s right to have a school in <br />the middle of a business park. She expressed concerns with parking if an athletic <br />event is held at the business park location. She suggested Spectrum staff speak with <br />Economic Development staff and see if there are any vacanct properties that would <br />be appropriate and would allow all the school facilities to be in one location. <br /> <br /> Mayor Dietz expressed concern with the sports dome. <br /> <br /> Rick Peterson, Spectrum Facilities Manager/Athletic Director – stated the dome <br />would only be used as a practice facility and for physical education classes. He added <br />he believes traffic flow will improve if Spectrum expands to the other half of the <br />building. <br /> <br /> The Council directed Spectrum to work with city staff and come back for additional <br />discussion. <br /> <br />10. Adjournment <br /> <br />There being no further business, Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk <br />River City Council at 10:39 p.m. <br /> <br />Minutes prepared by Jessica Miller. <br /> <br /> <br />___________________ <br />John J. Dietz, Mayor <br /> <br /> <br />___________________ <br />Tina Allard, City Clerk <br /> <br />