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<br /> I. DRAFT <br /> I ARDEN ljILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 24. 1997 5 <br /> ~ Councilmember Malone stated he has received some complaints regarding heavy traffic exiting <br /> this facility and, on some occasions, driving recklessly, He stated he would like to discuss some <br /> I ways of mitigating those concerns, such as a stop sign or another way to control traffic flow out <br /> of the parking lot. <br /> I 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 /> I of the same traffic concerns. <br /> Councilmember Malone inquired if there were ever two bingo sessions running concurrently, <br /> I Ms. Siedow stated there were not. <br /> Councilmember Malone stated that it was not his intention to hold up this license approval, but <br /> I 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 /> I Mayor Probst stated that it would probably help to have an announcement made. Ms, Siedow <br /> stated she would comply with this request. <br /> Ie 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 /> I 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 /> I MOTION: 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 /> I D. GIS Purchase <br /> I 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 /> I 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 /> I Commission, Staffrecommends proceeding with this item. <br /> Councilmember Hicks inquired the name of the company providing the technical expertise. Mr, <br /> I Ringwald stated the company would be PlanSight of Stillwater. <br /> tfj <br /> I <br />