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could be added over the infiltration basin. He noted that they would like to avoid underground <br />treatment, if possible, because of the cost. <br />Commissioner Van Scoy stated that the calculations seemed to be based upon those involved in <br />the activities. <br />Mr. Bigelbach replied that he based his parking numbers off his experience at his other dome <br />locations. He commented that not all the kids are driving or have a parent that is staying. He noted <br />that some carpool and some parents drop their child off and pick them up after practice. He noted <br />that there are spectators during events. <br />Commissioner Van Scoy asked how parking is determined for spectators. <br />Mr. Bigelbach commented that is hard to predict as some events have no spectators and others <br />would have a lot of spectators. <br />Commissioner Peters asked if there have been issues with people parking on grass at other <br />locations that were under parked. <br />Mr. Bigelbach stated that in West Saint Paul there was no grass available for parking and the city <br />addressed that pretty quickly in adding a second lot. <br />Commissioner Peters commented on his experience with parking at sporting events for children, <br />noting that people park however they want, especially in the winter. <br />Mr. Bigelbach noted that they would plow the area correctly for people to continue to follow the <br />parking areas. <br />Commissioner Van Scoy asked if there is a plan B, in the case this is not adequate parking. <br />Mr. Bigelbach commented that they have reviewed a lot of variations and that is why they have <br />not sold additional land for other users. He stated that this is the plan they are moving forward <br />with and could use that future expansion area for parking in the future if that is needed. He noted <br />that they did attempt to purchase the lot behind them, but it had been sold to another user. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff stated that it has been his understanding that this would exclusively <br />be used as a practice facility, whereas the case makes it sound like there could be some events. He <br />asked for clarification. He stated that he could see the design being suitable for a training facility <br />but noted that parking would be an issue for events. <br />Mr. Bigelbach referenced the West Saint Paul location he constructed and noted a shared parking <br />agreement that have reached for events. He noted that in Vadnais Heights they bussed people to <br />the dome location from a city parking lot. He stated that at the Lakeville location he does not <br />allow events and does not experience any parking problems. <br />Planning Commission/ January 26, 2023 <br />Page 5 of 16 <br />