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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 24, 1997 <br /> <br />5 <br /> <br />Councilmember Malone stated the City had received some complaints regarding heavy traffic <br />exiting this facility and, on some occasions, driving recklessly. He stated he would like to <br />discuss some ways of mitigating those concerns, such as a stop sign or another way to control <br />traffic flow out of the parking lot. <br /> <br />Goldie Siedow, 3776 Conway Avenue, owner of Pot O'Gold Bingo, came forward to address <br />the Council. She stated that the parking lot empties out in a matter of minutes after a bingo <br />session ends. She stated that, in her opinion, the bowling alley adjacent to her business has many <br />of the same traffic concerns. <br /> <br />Councilmember Malone inquired ifthere were ever two bingo sessions running concurrently. <br />Ms. Siedow stated there were not. <br /> <br />Councilmember Malone stated that it was not his intention to hold up this license approval, but <br />he would like to have some discussion of the traffic concerns. Ms. Siedow stated she could have <br />the bingo announcer remind people to drive safely and courteously as they leave the parking lot. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst stated that it would probably help to have an announcement made. Ms. Siedow <br />stated she would comply with this request. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hicks inquired regarding the Charitable Gambling aspect of this business, and <br />the method of scheduling session times to the different licensed charitable gambling <br />organizations. Ms. Siedow stated the session times were in place when she took over, and as <br />organizations have left, their vacant times have been filled with new organizations. <br /> <br />MOTION: <br /> <br />Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #97-09, <br />Approving Bingo Hall License Renewal Application for Pot O'Gold Bingo. The <br />motion carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> <br />D. GIS Purchase <br /> <br />Mr. Kevin Ringwald, Community Development Director, reported Council is being asked to <br />authorize the purchase of a variety of GIS-related hardware, software and technical services. A <br />portion of these items had previously been included in the 1996 municipal budget and a portion <br />in the 1997 budget. The requested purchases, in total, would result in an unbudgeted 1997 capital <br />expenditure of $4,460.00 With access to other agencies now available through the Cable <br />Commission, Staff recommends proceeding with this item. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hicks inquired the name of the company providing the technical expertise. Mr. <br />Ringwald stated the company would be PlanSight of Stillwater. <br />