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515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600 <br />(612) 484-2177 / FAX: (612) 484 -4538 <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Mayor Hanson & Members of the City Council <br />FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator <br />DATE: July 23, 1993 <br />RE: Use of City Hall by Bridge Club <br />MAYOR <br />Raymond G. Hanson <br />COUNCIL <br />Beverly Scalze <br />Jim LaValle <br />Steve Morelan <br />Bob Pedersen <br />ADMINISTRATOR <br />Joel R. Hanson <br />The Parks and Recreation Director and I met with Johanna <br />Meath to discuss the use of the old fire station as a <br />meeting site for the Bridge Club. Major concerns noted <br />during this meeting were the lack of natural light in the <br />area in question, inadequate parking, exterior of building <br />is unattractive, and the lack of storage space. <br />It was also suggested that we consider remodeling the <br />upstairs bay adjacent to the Historical Society space for <br />use by this type of function. In that regard, we discussed <br />our concerns with the lack of parking on the upper level, <br />the cost associated with remodeling that space, security <br />for the Historical Society, and the potential for <br />duplicating the space already existing on the lower level. <br />To that end, it was suggested that we consider these issues <br />at our next committee meeting as we plan for the future use <br />of this building. <br />We also discussed the concerns in utilizing the City Hall <br />for the Bridge Club. While we do not have any problems <br />with the people proposing to use the space, we are <br />concerned about consistency for other members of the <br />public. Specifically, where do we draw the line as to who <br />can and cannot use the Council Chambers for meetings not <br />directly associated with the City? To that end, I would <br />like to see the Council take a definite stance as to how <br />the City Hall should be used by groups such as the Bridge <br />Club, Snowmobile Club, and TOPS. Based on your direction, <br />staff can administer building utilization. <br />We also have contacted The Mayfield regarding the <br />possibility of using their space for the Bridge Club. <br />Included in this request was the potential for expanding <br />Page` -1'10 <br />