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LAW OFFICES DOUGLAS L. TSCHIDA Suite 123 Hamline Center 2819 Hamline Avenue North St. Paul, MN 55113 612-636-3727 Duluth OHlce : Patent TELEX 6714009 Suite rya Trademark FAX 612-636-3727 Melerholl suitding Copyright 325 Lake Avenue South untair competition October 24, 1988 Duluth. MN65802' Related Licensing h Litigation City Council City of Roseville City Hall 2660 Civic Center Dr. Roseville, MN 55112 Re: Hamline Center - Billiard Parlor Application Dear Sirs: Per a phone,conversation with Mr. Steve North of today, please be advised that I am opposed to the licensing of the proposed billiard parlor operation here at Hamline Center. I am the tenant immediately across the hall from the proposed location. My objections stem from concerns for security and the inappropriateness of such a business for the Hamline Center business mix, as well as to the neighborhood. My objections also stem from my experience with the center over the past three years as a tenant and as the past president of the Merchant's Association. In particular, my concerns are to the security of my personnel, some of whom work evenings; my business computers/printers and my vehicles. Appreciating also the numbers of billiard parlors in proximity to the center, which are more properly located in high visibility, non- residential areas, I do not believe that such an operation should be permitted in what is predominantly a residential neighborhood. Moreover, Kraus Anderson's stated policy has been that the service mall is just that, intended only for service businesses and light retail businesses such as gift shops, bookstores and even the defunct liquor store. Such businesses are not entertainment businesses. Lastly, although applicants make a comparison to an existing billiard operation at one of their other centers, that center is located on Highway 10 across from Northtown, which does not equate with the Hamline Center.