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Kris Krengel 2803 Lincoln Drive Roseville, MN 55113 September 13,2000 f.Jefr3d-Sj \'2.Q:Q ~tI q '\)~ HAND DELIVERED Mr. Thomas Paschke City Planner City of Roseville 2660 Civic Center Drive Roseville, MN 55113 Dear Mr. Paschke: , My interest in the Reiling Dedication Ceremony brought me to City Hall recently. While I was there, it came to my attention that the Knights of Columbus Bingo Hall will soon be unavailable for use by the charitable gambling organizations in our community that operate in that facility. While it appears that at least one potential replacement site has been identified, I am now writing to ask you, the Community Development Director, Mr. Dennis Welsch, the City Planning Commission and the City Council to give consideration to my proposal to develop a suitable Bingo Hall on the two adjoining lots which I own which are located on Rice Street near Roselawn. These lots are both zoned B-3 and would provide much greater access than the proposed site in the Hamline Center and avoid other issues inherent with that site. The property I am referring to are the lots at 1887 and 1895 Rice Street, which is just south of the corner of Rice Street and Roselawn Avenue (McCarron). As noted they are zoned B-3 with a combined land square footage available of approximately 65,000. There is an abandoned alley easement running along the western boundary which could add additional footage if the City of Roseville would formally abandon it. The properties have Rice Street footage of 250 feet with a high traffic count and a controlled intersection at Roselawn. With quick architect's calculations, more than adequate parking is available and driveways for bus deliveries of customers. There are many complimentary businesses nearby (restaurantslbars) as well as being on the border of several other communities to draw gaming participants from other communities in addition to those from Roseville. With bus service to Rice Street and freeway access from Highway 36 and Interstate 35E, a highly accessible end destination can be established for participant entertainment, which will not create conflict with other interests or present traffic flow issues at any hour of the day. At this site, it is also possible that additional bingo sessions after 11 :00 p.m. may be a possibility to further enhance the operations of the respective charitaable gambling organizations. In addition, there has been existing bingo activity on Rice Street at a nearby location in Little Canada. We could develop a superior facility to draw business from that site and from St. Paul as well. The possibility for food, liquor and additional space for organization offices at the same location are also a plus. While there is an existing building on the site, it might be renovated quickly to provide an undersized facility (up to about 4,200 sq. ft.) for immediate occupancy for the