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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 22, 2015 recreation area. Cossack indicated that there would be at least two staff people outside at all times the recreation area is in use, Fischer noted Cossack's comments made at the Planning Commission meeting about the challenges of putting up and taking clown the fencing used for the corridor. Fischer asked why the corridor fencing could not be a permanent fencing. Cossack reported that they want to take up the corridor fencing to allow vehicular access from both sides of the building for snowplowing, etc, Fischer reported that the netting around the volleyball area is not an acceptable fencing. Cossack reported that chain link fencing would be installed around the entire volleyball area, Fischer reported that the reason for fencing the outdoor recreation area is to provide a secure barrier around this area where liquor would be consumed. Fischer stated that he is struggling with the idea that the poly fencing was an appropriate barrier. Keis indicated that he did not disagree, and indicated that his concerns were with security and aesthetics. Cossack reported that the poly fencing would not be visible from the front of the property. She also noted that the orange fencing proposed would be visible to drivers on the property so that they do not drive into the fencing. Keis reported that he visited the Stadium and noted that their outdoor recreation area is very secure with a 6 -foot high chain link fence around the perimeter. People going in and out of the recreation area must do so through the building. Keis stated that he was concerned about a 125 foot corridor of orange poly fencing with two gates that extends from the back or Gordies' into the recreation area. Montour noted that it would be up to Gordies' staff to monitor this area. Montour also pointed out that patrons will have to go into the bar to purchase a drink. Keis noted that a patron may purchase a pitcher of beer and bring it into the recreation area. Montour noted that Gordies' will have to monitor their recreation area. Keis stated that his other concern is with quality of life for the neighbors of Gordies. He indicated that while Cossack submitted letters in support of their request, letters of opposition have been submitted to the City as well. Keis noted that some of the letters indicate that Gordies' has been a good neighbor, but they want to make sure that they can have their windows open in the summer and that lights are off in the recreation area by 10 a.m. Keis noted that in the winter flooding has been done at 10:30 p.m. Keis pointed out that whatever is done at Gordies', the neighbors have to live with. 4