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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />MAY 11, 2015 <br />discuss these issues. With regard to noise, Strub indicated that the effort <br />will be to keep the noise isolated to the games. There is still concern <br />about noise levels and Strub indicated that the issue was discussed at <br />length, but people realize it is not possible to have silence during the <br />games. Strub reported that the Gordies' property has now been tidied up <br />and it looks better than it has in years. He stated that the additional trees <br />will also help improve the appearance of the property. Strub reported that <br />telephone numbers have been exchanged, and this will help with the <br />communications issue. Strub stated that a lot of concerns have been <br />addressed, and he strongly supports Gordies and is not interested in <br />putting them out of business. <br />Keis indicated that in meeting with the Cossacks, the issue of noise was <br />discussed, and while the noise cannot be eliminated, there will be efforts <br />to remind patrons to keep the noise down and to use appropriate language. <br />Keis encourages residents of Fleur Royale to contact Gordies with any <br />concerns or complaints. <br />Keis noted that at the last Council meeting there was discussion that if an <br />approval is granted, a review period should be established so that the <br />Council can hear from Fleur Royale residents if there are any problems or <br />concerns. Keis suggested that a review period at the end of the summer <br />may be timely. He also noted that Tom Cossack has indicated that the <br />Council is welcomed to visit the site to make their own observations at <br />any time. Montour also pointed out that the City reviews liquor license <br />renewals in either May or June of each year. <br />Fischer reported that he has participated in the horseshoe league at <br />Gordies' on Wednesday nights. He indicated that a lot of what Gordies' is <br />requesting is already happening. He noted that alcohol is being consumed <br />in the outdoor recreation area, and stated that his observation is that all the <br />alcohol is coming from the bar. Fischer reported that participants do bring <br />coolers into the outdoor recreation area, but these coolers contain food <br />since Gordies has allowed them to barbeque on occasion. Fischer reported <br />that the horseshoe participants do get loud and that the language crosses <br />the boundaries from time to time. He also indicated that he has seen <br />people urinating at the back of the rink. With regard to music, Fischer <br />stated that it is not loud and music is not piped through speakers. Fischer <br />pointed out that Kim Cossack has indicated that she is present at all <br />outdoor recreation events. Fischer stated that he has never seen her at <br />horseshoes and had never seen her at all until the Planning Commission <br />meeting. Fischer indicated that Gordies has typically had one employee <br />working most nights that horseshoes are being played. Fischer stated that <br />he is glad that the issues raised by Fleur Royale are being worked through. <br />4 <br />