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MINUTES ~ ~~ SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1985 PAGE 2 ARDIS HUTCHINS, 1901 SIMPSON, APPOINTED TO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Couneilmember Hard, that Ardis Hutchins, 1901 Simpson, be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission to replace Carol Parks. Motion carried unanimously. 1/8/86 MEETING TO START AT 6:45 P.M. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Couneilmember Hard, that the January 8, 1986 meeting be scheduled to start at 6:45 rather than 7:00 p.m.. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING ON BULLSEYE CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST FOR GOLF-O-MAT GAMES IN LOWER LEVEL OF BUILDING At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Eggert opened the Public Hearing on a Conditional Use Request from Bullseye Golf, Inc., to Operate Golf-O-Mat Games in the Lower Level of the Building, and presented the Affidavit of Publication. Attorney George Hoff, representing Bullseye Golf, explained the Golf-O-Mat operation and stressed that the space is available due to the fact that Bullseye has closed all stores but this one and there is no longer need for the basement area for central warehousing. Mr. Hoff then presented the proposed condition for terminating the use of the games as listed in his letter of December 12, 1985 as follows: 1) Full occupancy of Bullseye Plaza, 2) April 30, 1986, or, 3) Until the permanent opening of major golf courses in the Twin City area in the spring of 1986, whichever is earliest. He also informed that the original request made to the Planning Commission has been changed from 6 games to 12. Council discussed problems with Bullseye during the development period, the lack of a written joint parking agreement between Bullseye and Embers, and problems the City has had obtaining permission for employees to enter the building. Mr. Hoff agreed to obtain the name of an alternate person to grant permission to enter the premises , and assured that adequate fire extinguishers have been purchased for the operation, and the Fire Chief will inspect the facility in January. Attorney Gasteazoro agreed with Mr. Hoff~s request that the parking be analyzed month by month to determine whether or not the slots assigned are appropriate. Couneilmember Baldwin requested that the condition relating to opening of golf courses be more definite, for example, the opening of St. Paul Municipal Courses, and that a 4th ~onditi~on be added, full utilization of presently available parking slots. There being no others wishing to be heard, Mayor Eggert closed the Public Hearing at 8:11 p.m .and moved Resolution R-85-70. The motion was seconded by Couneilmember Hard and upon a vote being taken carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-70 A RESOLUTION RELATI~ NG TO A TEMPORARY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BULLSEYE GOLF, INC. BULLSEYE ALTERNATE NAMID Mr. Hoff presented Council with the name of an alternate person to grant access to the building, Tony Hunt, who is manager in Dennis Hunts absence. LICENSE FOR GOLF-O-MAT APPROVED Clerk Administrator Barnes reminded Mr. Hoff that a license must be obtained to operate the Golf-O-Mat games. Mr. Hoff requested that Council approve the license at this meeting contingent upon Mr. Hunt making the appropriate application the next day. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Couneilmember Chenoweth, that a corporate license to operate the 12 machines be granted upon receipt of the appropriate application and fee. Motion carried unanimously.