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City Council Minutes Page 15 <br /> June 20,2016 <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 /> Councilmember Westgaard agreed with many of the Mayor's comments. He <br /> questioned the long term plan for the school. <br /> Vanessta Spark, Spectrum Executive Director, explained the school board's five <br /> year plan is to move 7th and 8th grade to the 6th grade location because it is working <br /> so well. She stated their goal isn't to take over any more buildings. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard stated he believes it would be best for Spectrum to look <br /> for a campus outside of the business park. <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 /> Mayor Dietz expressed concern with the sports dome. <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 /> The Council directed Spectrum to work with city staff and come back for additional <br /> discussion. <br /> I 0. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business,Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk <br /> River City Council at 10:39 p.m. <br /> Minutes prepared by Jessica Miller. <br /> 144 /1 <br /> vA <br /> IA <br /> 41 J. I etz,'M li•r <br /> Or <br /> Tina Allard, City Clerk <br /> P B k E B E B BY <br /> NATURE <br />