HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000041_pg193June 28, 1976 Page 14
William Seitz, Midwest Federal Bldg., attorney, appeared with Al
Hartinger.
Mayor Johnson stated that Mr. Hartinger was in for a proposed bowling
alley, there was a public hearing and several residents were there.
They mentioned the complaints that they had. One of the complaints
was that the back door was open.
Mr. Hartinger stated that the major complaint was the debris.
Mayor Johnson asked him if he recalled about the back door being open?
Mr. Hartinger replied, yes. He keeps them locked now.
Councilman Baumgartner asked if the fire marshall knew that?
Mr. Hartinger replied, no. Only thing they can do is to station
somebody at the door to make sure the door stays closed. He really
would rather not have it locked.
Mayor Johnson stated that on April 8 there was a complaint about the back
door being open. Also on April 15, 17, May 1,6,16,19,22 and 25, and
on May 26 a tag was finally issued. What other steps have you taken
to police your operation and to eliminate the problems?
Mr. Hartinger replied that there is no debris problem. They have
hired someone to come in twice a week to clear the parking lot.
Since the issuance of the tag they have kept the( door locked but they
will have to keep somebody at the door. They try to keep their
eyes on it but it is right off the dance floor and it is difficult.
Mayor Johnson asked hoWthey restrict patrons from coming in if it
stands open. Mr'. Hartinger replied that it cannot be opened from the
outside and it is only open about 3 or 4 minutes.
Ad. Achen asked if they could adequately restrict sound and give
adequate exit and emergency procedures and Mr. Hartinger replied that
there is another door.
Ad. Achen suggested a loud alarm and Mr. Hartinger thought that was
a good idea.
MS (Hodges - Pickar) that we renew the Launching Pad license with the
stipulation that something be done with the back door, ie a bell
system, within a month.
Councilman. Shelquist stated that the Launching Pad got the complaints
in April -- why does it have to wait until Council calls you in before
you do anything about it?
Mr. Hartinger said that he was not aware of the debris problem,
and he did not know that it was that many times that people had
complained about the door.
Councilman Shelquist asked when the police department is called over
there who are they informing that a complaint has been called in?
The administrator stated that the police department has specifically
spoken to bartenders, bouncers, etc. They do not ignore complaints.
Mr. Hartinger stated that they had not brought it to his attention- -
a breakdown on the communication level.
Motion carried:
5 ayes