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MINUTES Planning Commission June 9, 1988 HUB Hobby Center (Cont.) DeLonais recommended that the City Engineer review the drainage problems identified by Mr. Eagen and contact Mr. Eagen regarding these problems. Herkenhoff was concerned about the trespassing problem raised by Eagan. Herkenhoff suggested that if the problem continues a fence would have to be required of whoever is causing the problem. The City Planner suggested that the remedy would be to direct the mall owner to have tenants redirect their patrons. Herkenhoff suggested that Bruce meet with Mr. Eagan and work this problem out. Leibel The City Planner presented to the Commission for review and approval the Property Leibel final plat. The Planner reported that he has reviewed the plat and Division it is consistent with the preliminary plat the Commission previously approved. The Planner recommended approval. Schweizer recommended approval of the Leibel Final Plat based on the recommendation of the City Planner. Motion seconded by Herkenhoff. ( Motion carried 5 - 0. Bwana Mr. John Larson, Bwana Archery, appeared before the Commission requesting Archery a conditional use permit to build a new facility for Bwana Archery. Larson CUP reported that he has not put together development plans at this point since he wanted to determine if the City would be receptive to the location of his business within the City before he incurred the expense of drawing up plans. Larson reported that his business involves some manufacturing, some distribution, an indoor archery range and some retail sales. The Planner reported that there is not enough information to consider a conditional use permit at this time, but suggested that the Commission act on the concept of a CUP. The CUP can be acted upon formally when site and building plans are submitted. Davison asked if there are any State safety regulations involved in this sport. Larson reported that he does not allow any unsupervised children to shoot nor to be on the premises. Larson reported that there are few children who use the facility and the business caters mainly to adults. Larson reported that he has been in business on the east side of St. Paul for 15 years at his present location and has never had an accident or police call or insurance claim in those 15 years. Larson reported that it was a safe operation. Larson reported that there are 5 archery facilities in the Twin City area and he knows of no problems or accidents at these facilities. Page 5