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MINUTES <br />PLANNING COMMISSION <br />APRIL 9, 2015 <br />noted that the fencing will be attached to metal poles that are 6 to 8 feet <br />apart. Cossack again noted that signage will be at the gates relative to no <br />alcohol entering from or being brought into the parking lot. Cossack <br />indicated that in addition to herself, there would be 1 or 2 other employees <br />working when the recreation activities are being played. <br />Ledin asked about a mix of fencing options. The City Planner indicated <br />that whatever the Commission feels can appropriately secure and enclose <br />the area. <br />Schwalbach asked if the City has had similar requests. The Planner was <br />not aware of any. Schwalbach asked how the beer gardens are handled <br />during Canadian Days. The Planner was not sure. Schwalbach asked if <br />the City receives any complaints about Gordies. The Planner was not <br />sure. Cossack reported that no one has called the bar with a complaint. <br />Buesing asked how the poly fence would be attached to the poles. <br />Cossack was not sure yet. Buesing suggested that information be <br />available for the April 22" Council meeting. Cossack also indicated that <br />she has letters of support from some of the Fleur Royale residents, and she <br />would bring those to the Council meeting as well. <br />Alicia Davis, 30 -year resident of Fleur Royale, spoke in opposition of the <br />request. She noted that with more and more activities comes more and <br />more noise. Davis reported that when the bar closes there is a great deal <br />of noise in the parking lot, as well as foul language, and people coming <br />onto the Fleur Royale lawn to urinate. Davis pointed out that this is a <br />small area for a large amount of activity. <br />Mike Strub, Fleur Royale, presented pictures of the Gordies property <br />showing unkempt outdoor storage. Strub agreed that there was a lot of <br />noise when the bar closes as well as during recreational play. Strub stated <br />that he did support Gordies right to run a successful business, but felt that <br />Gordies could work with the Fleur Royale property owners to improve the <br />situation. Strub suggested a screening fence might help. Strub indicated <br />that Gordies is asking for a lot, and felt that it would be possible to reach a <br />compromise. Strub pointed out that Gordies is located right next a <br />residential property and pointed out that most bars are not located next to <br />residential. Strub again stated that he wants to see Gordies be successful, <br />but he feels the current situation is negatively impacting Fleur Royale. <br />Duray asked if additional screening and/or securing fencing would help. <br />Strub pointed out that the noise in the summer is the most bothersome <br />when people have their windows opened. <br />-4- <br />