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Mr. McCarty.stated the need to keep the drop-off u'affic counter-clockwise in order for the students to exit the car ion the passenger side and be at the curb. Roger Borcha ~I, 5715 14gth Lane N.W. - inquired about the distance from home plate to left field. Mr. McCarty '~tatecl they were trying to achieve a 300-foot fenceline. Mr. Borchard Stated the map only showed 250 feet. Mr. McCarty ~tated that the Park and Recreation Commission requested 300 feet, and an attempt will be made te provide that. Mr. Borchard also inquired about a buffer are~. Ms. Frolik reiterated that there should be a 40 foot buffer to the residential use along the south property line. ~ Mr. McCarty siated that if it's impossible to obtain 300 feet plus the 40 foot buffer, then they will move the ball field. However, the City may agree to go with less than 300 feet. Mark Boos, Cit~' of Ramsey Parks and Utilities Supervisor, stated that the field will be used by the RYAA which i~cludes children through junior high age. He noted the possibility of limiting or prohibiting adult baseball on this field, and therefore, something smaller would be adequate given the age of use. ! Mike Heins, 5645 I48th Lane N.W. - inquired about water run-off. Mr. Nybeck stated they have not reached the stage where they will pro',dde a grading and &ainage plan. Gary Grinde, 56~5 148th Lane N.W. - inquired as to whether' there is going to be a fence installed along the south .t!¢openy line. .-- Mr. Nybeck stat~ a fence would be put in if the residents desire one. Linda Orinde, 5~55 148th Lane N.W. - stated she would like to see something more than a chain tink fence, because people will be able to look through her backyard right into her bay window. All the residents Present stated they would prefer a privacy fence. Mr. Nybeck did not believe the school would put in a privacy fence. Mr. McCarty inte~ec, ted that they would also be putting in ~:ees, probably 6-10 feet in height Ms. Frolik suggested possibly compromising the depth of the buffer area and increasing the mount of trees. Ken Klosterman, ,5805 148th Lane N.W. - inquired Whether any consideration is being ~ven to providing toilet fgcilities, explairAng that he has gotten a pretty good view of people relieving themselves in his Fard. Mr. Nybeck state~d that such is the responsibility of the RYAA or the Park and Recreation Commission, since it applies to other than daytime use. Planning Commission/December 6, 1994 Page 4 of 12