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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Sept. 13, 1982 Page Four Johnson moved, seconded by~llister, that Council table the matter pending additional input from the city engineer relative to modification of the culvert and contours, as well as disturbance of existing plant growth, for Council's consideration. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). (Miller was requested to relay Council's concerns to Christoffer- sen relative to the options and costs of modifications.) Civil Defense Siren Miller reported that the siren should be operational by Sept. 21st; explained that the Northwestern Bell connection has not been completed to date. It was suggested that the residents be given about a ten day notice of the "test date", which Miller anticipated to be before October 1st. Business From the Floor Tim Tuggle, 4126 James Circle, complimented Town Crier Editor Sue Schroeder on her first edition. Tuggle, in response to the Town Crier's request for resident opinions relative to the ex- perimental Motorola tower lights (strobes during the day; red lights<at night), said the red lights are preferable to the strobes. Tuggle, in response to th~ Town Crier's request for resident opinion of "black diamond" vs "salt/sand", reported he has re- paired three bicycle tires since the streets were swept, because of "black diamond" damage. Tuggle referred Council to reasons given by the City that the County retain the "Lindy's triangle" property; said he considered the fact that residents across the street never expected the high- way right-of-way property to be developed, "a doub Ie standard". Request to Amend Ordinance No. 224, Ordinance Regulating Coin Operated Amusement Devices and Amusement Arcades - Patrick F lahe rty Pst Flaherty said they've been in business 19 years; have always had several game devices, probably have more since our recent re- modeling, but have never had a problem that he's aware of. Flaherty said they always have at least one person on duty at the counter, and at least two persons on duty during busy times. Flaherty said they try to police their operation; after 9 p.m. no minors are allowed. Flaherty described their business as a "family entertainment center"; noted they hold a liquor license which is regulated by the State as well as the City; feels that concern relative to the game devices is an "evil perceived" which has not developed. Flaherty noted his concern relative to the requirements of Ord. 224: a) no liquor consumption on the premises of the amusement arcade b) no persons under 16 years of age permitted unless accompanied by parent or guardian. c) no smoking in the amusement arcade. d) hours of operation Flaherty suggested the Council refer to the St. Psul Ordinance which excludes bowling lanes from the amusement arcade regulations; suggested that if the principle business is an "amusement arcade", which apparently is Council's concern, the regulations may be appropriate, but beer and liquor establishments are already regu- lated by permitting only persons 19 years of age or older; bowl- ing centers do a good job of policing their own establishments (Flaherty's, Hafner's etc.). -4- .. . .