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<br />. Chair Winiecki asked if the applicant had any comments. <br /> <br />Ron Lemke, General Manager of the Ramada, commented on the <br />following: <br /> <br />Both insurance and Liquor Control Board have been <br />contacted to comply with the wishes of the City. <br />Liquor Control Board requires that at time of renewal <br />they will add the patio area. The license is given to <br />the address and therefore, everything on the property <br />is covered. Also, they will advise their corporate <br />insurance company to show the expanded area. <br /> <br />In 1994 they will be resurfacing the entire parking lot <br />area and at that time they will meet the needs of <br />widening the driveway. Restaurant renovation is <br />underway and in order to comply with ADA requirements, <br />they are installing an additional exit which will be <br />wheelchair accessible. <br /> <br />Ray McGraw had a concern that when he went to the <br />Ramada this evening at 6:30, a manager was not <br />available to speak with him. McGraw's concern was the <br />noise level within the bar itself which is very loud <br />and asked what Mr. Lemke's plan was to control the <br />noise level outside. Mr. Lemke stated that the plan is <br />. to make the patio area a more relaxed, quiet <br />environment and that noise control is a priority. <br /> <br />A question regarding the height of the fence was raised <br />by Scott Petersen. Mr. Lemke stated that according to <br />the Liquor Control Board and other establishments in <br />the area with a similar situation suggest a height of <br />about 42". The main concern is controlling the illegal <br />entrance of minors and to enable restaurant staff to <br />control legal serving of alcoholic beverages. Mr. <br />Lemke said that upon his investigation, there is not a <br />"code" for this kind of fence and that 42" seems to be <br />the standard. Planner Bergly stated that if the fence <br />were any higher, there should be a review of the <br />design. Mr. Lemke said he does not want to have it <br />too high and get the "fish bowl" feeling and that his <br />main concern is control of illegal entrance. Also, <br />Mr. Lemke's goal is to improve curb appeal and <br />contribute to downtown Arden Hills. <br /> <br />Piotrowski asked the general question regarding long <br />term plans regarding the valet overhang. It is the <br />desire of Mr. Lemke to remove the overhang and open up <br />the front of the building and make it more attractive, <br />but at this time the expense is not justified. <br />Renovation in the dining and lounge area is priority. <br />. <br />