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OCC~9 Page 20/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Ma:-ch 20, 1990 Departments. The Chief of Police had concerns about this proposal and recommended that it be continued to allow for further study. The Director of Community Development then outlined the request before the council as 1) a determination as to whether this is a similar use within a neighborhood district and, if not, 2) a determination as to where it would best be located. The proposal is for a 10,000 s.f. center with operating hours from 3:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The club would have 400 seats, a dance floor, and video games. Parking spaces required for this facility would be 135 stalls and approximately 177 spaces are available.· Staff concerns include traffic control, the number of teens and young adults using the fac~lity, the curfew and hours of operation, and the large scale of the project. Mr. L. Swanson of TC Teens, Inc., then elaborated on the proposal before the Council. He said the club is a multifaceted, entertainment center. Their hours of operation would adhere to all curfews. There would not be more than 300-400 persons on site at anyone point. The center would draw from other suburbs but is designed to work within the city. The center will provide educational assistance after school and would involve parents and teachers. They would also operate a job placement service. Since the club would have 501C status, a portion of the profits would go into a scholarship fund. Adjoining the club would be a pizza take-out operation which would also serve the club. The club would be non-alcoholic and non-smoking. Mr. Swanson 1 isted the requirements for admission including the fee, identification, breathalizer tests, etc. Individuals would not be allowed to loiter or mingle outside. He stated that the City of Fridley was pleased with their operation. Many inner City kids come out to the centers. There have been six minor incidents at the Fridley facility in their nine months of operation. The Center's security handled all incidents. The center employs security for both inside and outside of the facility. The Mayor asked why they had chosen this particular center. Mr. Swanson stated that one of the principals of the corporation is Mr. Steve Ramsey, who owns Blackhawk Plaza. They had not anticipated the need for a special use permit to utilize the facility and had already begun some minor remodeling. Councilmember Gustafson asked about the square footage at the Fridley center. He was told it is 4,800 s.f. + expansion. with weekends being the busiest nights, 400-500 visit at those times. The closest facility similar to the one planned for Blackhawk Plaza is the Back to the Goldrush in Cottage Grove which is attended by 900-1,200 individuals on a weekend evening. Councilmember Gustafson expressed concerns about parking for such large numbers. Mr. Swanson said they anticipate 100-150 cars in an evening.