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Based on the information in the application provided, it would appear that <br />]LW, Inc. is requesting this special use permit and will be responsible <br />`or the operation of this facility. In checking with the Secretary of <br />State's office, information on file there indicates that DLW, Inc., has <br />been in existence since 1975 under the name of Mr. Kenneth Albrecht, <br />located in Hastings, Minnesota. This information is not consistent with <br />the application that indicates that DLW, Inc. is located in Lino Lakes, <br />and the principal individuals involved are as indicated in the enclosed <br />narrative. <br />Because of the conflicting uses proposed and existing in this building <br />with regard to alcohol consumption, we feel it is essential to identify <br />areas of responsibility with regard to applicants, owners, and operators <br />of this facility. The current operator of Willy's 61 Club is one <br />individual, while the owner is Wil Harris Investments, Inc., DLW, Inc. is <br />supposedly the applicant and Mr. Murray Wright and Dave Doris are <br />purported to be the managers. The property is in two different zoning <br />districts and site plan information provided by the applicants is <br />minimal. It should also be kept in mind that the special use permit runs <br />with the land and Mr. Harris will have to sign the special use permit and <br />agree to all special conditions attached thereto. Although a sample lease <br />was provided by Mr. Dave Doris, it was not signed nor was any other type <br />of formal agreement provided indicating that DLW, Inc. will be operating <br />in this building. <br />If the planning commission feels that the uses proposed are compatible <br />with the area and consistent with the city's comprehensive plan, we would <br />suggest that any recommendation for approval of this special use permit be <br />subject to special conditions. <br />Mr. Murray Wright and Dave Doris were present to answer any questions. <br />They stated that they have not as yet registered their corporation with <br />the Secretary of State and that they intended to do so when their <br />application was approved. They will change the name on the appliction to <br />one of the individuals involved in the proposed corporation. Mr. Wright <br />stated that the area will be well policed, enforce strict rules, no <br />smoking or drinking will be allowed, no sitting in cars in the parking <br />lot, patrons must park their vehicles and enter the club, and they will <br />provide a parking lot monitor during hours of operation (8 until <br />midnight). Applicants stated that they are willing to take any measures <br />necessary to avoid problems with the club. Mr. Wright informed the <br />commission that their lease agreement was not signed on the advice of <br />their attorney, until they have approval from the city to operate the teen <br />club. Mr. Doris stated that they have a lot of money invested in the <br />venture and plan to provide a respectable place for area kids to spend <br />time. The applicants stated that they had the support of the local school <br />districts, but later clarified that they had only heard through the <br />grapevine that the school districts were in favor of the concept. Mr. <br />Doris informed the commission that he could provide the names of clubs he <br />is familiar with that operate the same type of business. <br />Commission members all agreed that the teen club was a good idea in <br />concept and needed, but were skeptical that liquor and non liquor <br />establishments could operate without incident from the same building. <br />Commissioner Barnes felt that outdoor activities may encourage or <br />facilitate teen drinking and create a loitering problem in the area <br />because of all the open space. <br />P.C. Minutes 11-21-89 5 <br />