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Northwestern's proposed auditorium site lies beyond these gates. Legal suit delays Bethel construction NOV 11 1977 Bruce Olsen editor Greg Kuntz sports editor The Clarion is published weekly Holly Schmiess news editor Mark Hclmes photo editor by the students of Bethel College. Nancy Naumenko production editor Juan Ramos cartoonist Letters to the editor should be sent Suzi Wells copy editor Arlan Swanson business manager to p.o. 91 by the Sunday before publication THE CLARION Bethel College Volume 53, Number 9 November 11, 1977 —approving community Bethel emulates positive impression by Carol Madison and Denise Hansen Bethel is not self-sufficient. Bethel depends on and comes in contact with businesses and neighbors in the surrounding community. Through scattered contacts, the community learns of Bethel students and Bethel as an institution. A sampling of ten old campus and ten Fountain Terrace neigh-bors and businesses in the Har Mar area were surveyed , to find out what they thought of Bethel College. Businesses view the relation-ship with student customers as favorable. "We can tell when the students are back," commented one employer, "because we sell out of peanut butter and bread." A Bethel student's credit is considered to be no-risk by most businesses. Every store surveyed expressed the opinion that Bethel checks were always welcomed. An assistant manager, new to the area, said, "One of the first things I learned when I came here was never to question a Bethel check." Other typical comments in-cluded the fact that none had ever received a bad check or that credit was no problem with Bethel students. These businesses also deal with students as employees. Though no employer would hire a person solely because he was a Bethel student, usually this information positively reinforced his decision. Students were described by employers to be "above average employees," "good family peo-ple" and "good workers." Employers viewed the institu-tion in various ways such as, "a Christian college, - "a Bible col-lege" or "Just a college down the road somewhere." Only one particular business, a jewelry store, knew nothing of Bethel College. The businesses are not the only part of the community with which Bethel comes in contact. The neighbors have also gained im-pressions of students and of the institution. Old campus residents harbor differing opinions about Bethel. Because of the present situation of the sale of old campus, feelings about the administration were not generally favorable. However, this attitude did not _affect their opinions of the stu-dents. Most neighbors were satis-fied with their relationship to the students. They said that students ap-peared to be well-dressed, well-mannered, friendly and consi-derate to neighbors. One resident stated, "In 42 years I've never had a complaint about the stu-dents." Some old campus neighbors expressed dissatisfaction. Corn-plaints included the loud noise level and inconsiderate parking. An extreme view was, "I have more contact than I care for (with Bethel students), but it's better than what they're trying to do now (with the sale of old cam-pus)." One man complained that the dust from the bus dirties his window sills. Neighbors of Fountain Terrace generally expressed a positive impression of Bethel students. The sample of neighbors sur-veyed preferred Bethel students to past apartment dwellers. Most of the neighbors were impressed by the offers of students on Community Service Day. General comments included, "there is less noise," "it's 99 percent better than before," "students stay out of our yards," "students are friendly" and "a great asset to the neighbors." Most Fountain Terrace neigh-bors knew more of Bethel stu-dents than of the institution. Statements about the institution included saying, it's "a college," "a seminary," "a Christian col-lege like St. Catherines, Mac. or Hemline," and "a religious school." As one neighbor put it, "A college can make a fantastic impression on a community." by Paul A. Olsen Due to circumstances beyond its control, the previously sched-uled Bethel construction program will not appear at this time. The proposed construcion of two to five new dorms and an annex is postponed indefinitely due to litigation between North-western College and the city of Arden Hills. There is hope that the project may yet begin as early as the first of the year. And it may be finished in time for fall '78 classes. In a case scheduled for court appearance in early December, Northwestern is suing the city of Arden Hills. This legal action stem from Arden Hill's denial of a building permit for an auditorium at Northwestern. Because the Arden Hills city council denied the Northwestern building permit, they were corn-pelled to deny Bethel's request as well. Dave Lissner, Bethel's director of campus development, says that the outcome of the suit will be favorable toward both Northwes-tern and Bethel. Once the suit is decided, it is likely that Bethel will get its building permit and then begin construction. Presently, there is little anyone can do about the situation. It all came about last spring when Northwestern applied to build an 1850-seat auditorium. The neighboring residents im-mediately opposed the project. They did not like the probable crowds and increase in noise. The community group found legal ambiguities in the local zoning ordinances. Both Bethel and Northwestern are located in residentially zoned (R-1) areas. According to law, special build-ing permits for the type of construction Bethel and North-western have in mind can be obtained for schools, This does not specifically include or prohibit colleges. In the zoning ordinances for light business, however, colleges are specifically mentioned.There-fore the citizens argued, North-western is not a school but a light business. So they cannot obtain a school's special permit. Northwestern argues that col-leges have historically been con-sidered as schools. Because of precedence, Northwestern says it has rights to a special permit. The Arden Hilt city council was faced with a tough decision. But because it is standard procedure for the losing party to file suit, they knew the decision would be out of their hands once they ruled. Consequently they decided in favor of their constituents. Northwestern did file suit, and it is this case that comes before a judge early in December. There are options open to Bethel in case Northwestern loses. But because the judge is aware of the situation of both Bethel and Northwestern, and because it would be highly unprecedented for Northwestern to lose its case, an expedient and favorable de-cision is likely. As soon as the Northwestern case is settled, Bethel can obtain its permit and issue bids for construction. It is hoped that the decision will be reached as soon as possible because construction costs rise in the winter. According to Lissner, if the decision is reached with expediency—as it should be— there should be time to complete the dorm construction in time for fall '78. But for now, it is simply a waiting game. Stay tuned.
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Title | Clarion 1977-11-11 Vol 53 No 09 Page 1 |
Edition (Vol. No.) | Vol. 53 No. 9 |
Date Published | November 11 1977 |
Decade | 1970 |
Academic Year | 1977 - 1978 |
Digital Publisher | Bethel University |
Transcript | Northwestern's proposed auditorium site lies beyond these gates. Legal suit delays Bethel construction NOV 11 1977 Bruce Olsen editor Greg Kuntz sports editor The Clarion is published weekly Holly Schmiess news editor Mark Hclmes photo editor by the students of Bethel College. Nancy Naumenko production editor Juan Ramos cartoonist Letters to the editor should be sent Suzi Wells copy editor Arlan Swanson business manager to p.o. 91 by the Sunday before publication THE CLARION Bethel College Volume 53, Number 9 November 11, 1977 —approving community Bethel emulates positive impression by Carol Madison and Denise Hansen Bethel is not self-sufficient. Bethel depends on and comes in contact with businesses and neighbors in the surrounding community. Through scattered contacts, the community learns of Bethel students and Bethel as an institution. A sampling of ten old campus and ten Fountain Terrace neigh-bors and businesses in the Har Mar area were surveyed , to find out what they thought of Bethel College. Businesses view the relation-ship with student customers as favorable. "We can tell when the students are back," commented one employer, "because we sell out of peanut butter and bread." A Bethel student's credit is considered to be no-risk by most businesses. Every store surveyed expressed the opinion that Bethel checks were always welcomed. An assistant manager, new to the area, said, "One of the first things I learned when I came here was never to question a Bethel check." Other typical comments in-cluded the fact that none had ever received a bad check or that credit was no problem with Bethel students. These businesses also deal with students as employees. Though no employer would hire a person solely because he was a Bethel student, usually this information positively reinforced his decision. Students were described by employers to be "above average employees," "good family peo-ple" and "good workers." Employers viewed the institu-tion in various ways such as, "a Christian college, - "a Bible col-lege" or "Just a college down the road somewhere." Only one particular business, a jewelry store, knew nothing of Bethel College. The businesses are not the only part of the community with which Bethel comes in contact. The neighbors have also gained im-pressions of students and of the institution. Old campus residents harbor differing opinions about Bethel. Because of the present situation of the sale of old campus, feelings about the administration were not generally favorable. However, this attitude did not _affect their opinions of the stu-dents. Most neighbors were satis-fied with their relationship to the students. They said that students ap-peared to be well-dressed, well-mannered, friendly and consi-derate to neighbors. One resident stated, "In 42 years I've never had a complaint about the stu-dents." Some old campus neighbors expressed dissatisfaction. Corn-plaints included the loud noise level and inconsiderate parking. An extreme view was, "I have more contact than I care for (with Bethel students), but it's better than what they're trying to do now (with the sale of old cam-pus)." One man complained that the dust from the bus dirties his window sills. Neighbors of Fountain Terrace generally expressed a positive impression of Bethel students. The sample of neighbors sur-veyed preferred Bethel students to past apartment dwellers. Most of the neighbors were impressed by the offers of students on Community Service Day. General comments included, "there is less noise," "it's 99 percent better than before," "students stay out of our yards," "students are friendly" and "a great asset to the neighbors." Most Fountain Terrace neigh-bors knew more of Bethel stu-dents than of the institution. Statements about the institution included saying, it's "a college," "a seminary," "a Christian col-lege like St. Catherines, Mac. or Hemline," and "a religious school." As one neighbor put it, "A college can make a fantastic impression on a community." by Paul A. Olsen Due to circumstances beyond its control, the previously sched-uled Bethel construction program will not appear at this time. The proposed construcion of two to five new dorms and an annex is postponed indefinitely due to litigation between North-western College and the city of Arden Hills. There is hope that the project may yet begin as early as the first of the year. And it may be finished in time for fall '78 classes. In a case scheduled for court appearance in early December, Northwestern is suing the city of Arden Hills. This legal action stem from Arden Hill's denial of a building permit for an auditorium at Northwestern. Because the Arden Hills city council denied the Northwestern building permit, they were corn-pelled to deny Bethel's request as well. Dave Lissner, Bethel's director of campus development, says that the outcome of the suit will be favorable toward both Northwes-tern and Bethel. Once the suit is decided, it is likely that Bethel will get its building permit and then begin construction. Presently, there is little anyone can do about the situation. It all came about last spring when Northwestern applied to build an 1850-seat auditorium. The neighboring residents im-mediately opposed the project. They did not like the probable crowds and increase in noise. The community group found legal ambiguities in the local zoning ordinances. Both Bethel and Northwestern are located in residentially zoned (R-1) areas. According to law, special build-ing permits for the type of construction Bethel and North-western have in mind can be obtained for schools, This does not specifically include or prohibit colleges. In the zoning ordinances for light business, however, colleges are specifically mentioned.There-fore the citizens argued, North-western is not a school but a light business. So they cannot obtain a school's special permit. Northwestern argues that col-leges have historically been con-sidered as schools. Because of precedence, Northwestern says it has rights to a special permit. The Arden Hilt city council was faced with a tough decision. But because it is standard procedure for the losing party to file suit, they knew the decision would be out of their hands once they ruled. Consequently they decided in favor of their constituents. Northwestern did file suit, and it is this case that comes before a judge early in December. There are options open to Bethel in case Northwestern loses. But because the judge is aware of the situation of both Bethel and Northwestern, and because it would be highly unprecedented for Northwestern to lose its case, an expedient and favorable de-cision is likely. As soon as the Northwestern case is settled, Bethel can obtain its permit and issue bids for construction. It is hoped that the decision will be reached as soon as possible because construction costs rise in the winter. According to Lissner, if the decision is reached with expediency—as it should be— there should be time to complete the dorm construction in time for fall '78. But for now, it is simply a waiting game. Stay tuned. |
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