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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 12,1999 ( #11) #2471 Independent School District #278 - Continued . Lawson said it will be a second varsity gym. Sansevere said students will come out the cafeteria and side doors and cut across on foot because it will be the quickest route to the new gym. Jabbour asked how the City can make sure the crossing is safe. Sansevere asked if there would be a light that could stop traffic for pedestrians. Gappa said he does not believe it would meet the warrants for a stop light. The resolution requires a traffic study to verify it. If it does not meet the warrants for a stop light, the other option is a flashing yellow light operated by a push button or timer. Sansevere asked if the sight lines are good on Old Crystal Bay Road in front of the middle school. Pomeroy said the whole design was predicated on the location of the best sight line for crossing Old Crystal Bay Road. Kelley asked about the design of the signs and where they will be placed. Jabbour asked if there will be informational signs on the highway directing people to the • school. Gappa said the signs would have to met Mn/DOT's requirements. Kelley said he would like the signs to have a rural character. Lawson said there will be signing on the campus to direct internal traffic. They do not have a sign plan yet, but he believes they will need a variance for signage. Kelley asked Lawson if they are aware of any other issues that will need a variance. Lawson said no. Weinberger explained that the High School will need a Conditional Use Permit Amendment and variance to allow the parking area at the High School to be located within the 50' front yard setback. It would be located 40' from the property line. Jabbour questioned the change in the height of the middle school. Gappa said it is two feet higher than the original proposal. Page 23 0