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ADULT USE MEMO <br /> RE: CITIES USING ADULT USE STUDIES <br /> 10-28-94 <br /> PAGE THREE <br /> Nancy and other cities interviewed recommended the following if Mounds View wished to <br /> conduct a study of another city which has an adult use in it: <br /> 1. David Licht <br /> Northwest Consulting (on Wayzata Blvd.) <br /> (Ramsey hired him to compile other city studies for Ramsey's report) <br /> 2. John Shardlow (has done work in St. Cloud) <br /> 3. Jim Thomson with Holmes and Graven <br /> (If I understood the story correctly, Jim defended Ramsey so he knows the <br /> opposing adult use attorneys tactics.) <br /> • Ramsey <br /> The city hired David Licht to conduct a study. <br /> • Rochester <br /> Conducted an in-house study, by compiling reports from other cities, by the Planning <br /> Department and City Attorney. I have a copy of this. <br /> In addition, I have discussed the need for an adult use ordinance with City Attorney Jim <br /> Thomson. Mr. Thomson has encouraged the City to consider hiring a planning consultant for <br /> preparation of the Adult Use ordinance. He commented that it may prove beneficial if the City <br /> should have to go to court over the ordinance; an outside third party creating the ordinance looks <br /> favorable in court. Mr. Thomson suggested a $5,000 -$10,000 price range for a planning <br /> consultant to prepare an adult use ordinance. This figure was based on a price range estimated <br /> for the City of Alexandria. Alexandria's cost may be higher than Mounds View's since the city <br /> is currently involved in court litigation and the consultant will be required addiontal duties in a <br /> shorter time frame. <br /> This has been a brief overview of the studies and ordinances compiled thus far. With the <br /> inherent consitutional issues involed with adult use ordinances, I would recommend the City <br /> proceed with caution in this process. If you have any further questions, please let me know. <br />