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GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 9, 1981
i (CIVIC CENTER, 7800 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD)
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
I . APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 2�i, 1981
II . REQUEST FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT WITHIN A COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT
continued
. APPLICANT: Mr. Steve Sussman
LOCATION: Springgate Shopping Center
REQUEST: Permission to operate coin-operated video
games in a Commercial Zone District
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I11 . REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
� IV. REVIEW OF DRAFT LETTER FROM CHAIRMAPJ TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING
STUDY OF RECREATIONAL LAND USE
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Minutes of the Golden Valley
� Planning Commission
October 26, 1g81
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the Council Chambers
of the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN. Chairman
Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Those present were Commissioners: Eastes, Forster, Leppik, Moede, Polachek,
Singer and Thompson.
Also present were Mike Miller, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, and
Alda Peikert, Assistant Planner.
I . Approval of Minutes - September 28, 1981 :
, It was moved by Commissioner Eastes, seconded by Commissioner Singer and
carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the September 28, 1981 Planning
Commission meeting as recorded.
II . Informal Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat:
APPLICANT: Robert L. Halseth
LOCATION: Southeast Quadrant of Intersection at Coonty Road #18
and Medicine Lake Road
• REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Piat of "Westview Development"
This agenda item wa�s introduced by Chairman Thompson, who then recognized
Mr. Ron Alwin, Consulting Engineers Diversified, who was present to represent
the proponent.
Chairman Thompson asked whether the Commissioners had any questtons of staff.
In response to questions concerning rezoning of the undeveloped lot in the
proposed plat for construction of a radio tower, Planning and Redevelopment
Director Mike Miller exptained that the radio tower is not an issue at the time
of platting and that after platting the proponent will be required to apply for
rezoning of the one lot to the Radio Zoning District . if he intends to pursue
construction of a radio tower.
Mr. Alwin offered the proponent's viewpoint that the proposed pl.at would create
a salable undeveloped lot with or without the rezoning required for construction
of a radio tower. .
Chairmao Thtimpson a�ked whether Gortmis�sioners had��-ar�y 'questions of tbz pro�sonent,
but there were no questions.
Chairman Thompson opened the informal public hearing and invited interested
persons to speak. Hearing no response to his invitation, the Chairman closed
the public hearing.
. It was moved by Commissioner Forster and seconded by Commissioner Leppik to
recommend City Council approval of the preliminary plat of Westview Development
subject to the following conditions:
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1 . That the name of the Plat be changed so as not to be confused with the
P.U.D. Plat of "Westview Business Center";
2. That the owner/developer comply with the requests listed in the attached
letter from Hennepin County Department of Transportation;
3. That the owner/developer be required to donate a cash sum of $14,800
in lieu of land as required by Section 440:80 of the City Subdivision
Regulations; and;
4. That approval of the Preliminary Plat in no way guarantees approval
of the rezoning of Lot 3 from Commercial to Radio District.
Mr. Alwin asked whether the proponent could appeal the amount of the appraisal
on which the park dedication fee is based. Mr. Miller replied that the pro-
ponent may appeal an appraisal to the Planning Commission or City Council by
submitting evidence documenting a different appraisal figure.
The t�aotion was carried unanimously.
Itl . Request for Special Use Permit within a Commercial Zone District: �
• APPLICANT: Mr. Steve Sussman
LOCATION: Springgate Shopping Center
REQUEST: Permission to operate coin-operated video games
� in a Commercial Area.
Chairman Thompson introduced this request for a special use permit and distri-
buted to Commiss`ioners copies of the proposed floor plan of the operation pro-
vided by the proponent.
Chalrman Thompson asked whether Commissioners had any questions �of staff.
Commissioner Moede asked about procedure for notification of surrounding
property owners, noted that merchants in the shopping center proposed for location
of the video game operation had not been notified, and stated she felt this
should be taken into account in considering the special use permit request.
Planning and Redevelopment Director Mike Miller informed the Commis.sion that the
existing City Zoning Ordinance does not require a public hearing on special use
� permit applications and that staff has no authority to c�ll a hearing or notify
surrounding property owners. Mr. Miller reported that he and the City Juvenile
Officer had met with the proponent, the owner of the Springgate Shopping Center
which is the proposed location, and the Coldwell Banker rental agent for the
shopping center.
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Commissioner Eastes asked whether the Planning Commission could recommend that
the City Council hold a public hearing on the special use permit, and Mr. Miller
replied that it is within the province of the Planning Commission to make such
a recommendation.
Corrrnissioner Moede reported that she had discussed with the City Police Chief
hts concerns regarding location of a video game operation at the Springgate
Shopping Center, where there have been past problems with juvenile vandalism.
Mr. Miller stated that he is aware of past problems at Springgate Shopping
Center and that in response to his request to the City Police Chief for a revTew
of the proposal , the City Police Department had provided the memorandum prepared
by the City Juvenile Officer included in the staff report.
Commissioner Moede asked whether staff was aware that video game operations
such as the Circus in Brooklyn Park require full time employment of off duty
policemen for security purposes. Mr. Miller indicated that he is familiar
with operations in other communities. and that he feels there are some differences
in this proposal . Mr. Miller suggested that the proposed combined learning and
video game center offers an opportunity to test a video game operation in the
community and to develop policy on regulation of such operations in Golden Valley.
Mr. Miller added that the City would have the authority to close the operation
in the event it became a law enforcement problem.
• Chairman Thompson called on the proponent, Mr. Steve Sussman, who gave a stide
presentation on the proposed learning and video game center. Mr. Sussman's
presentation included the site location, the floor plan of the proposed facility,
proposed house rules and curfew hours, computer systems to be installed, and the
unique qualities of the proposed operation as a prototype test center for
possible expansion into additional learning and video game centers. Mr. Sussman
informed the Commi:ssion that 25 percent of the floor space tn the center will be
devoted to video games and that he expects to derive 20 percent of his total
income from the video games.
Chairman Thompson asked for Commissioners' questions of the proponent.
Commissioner Eastes questioned the proponent concerning qualifications of
employees. Mr. Sussman reptied that the learning and video game center would
be staffed at first by the instructors for the computer classes and introduced
' his partner, Mr. David Lewis, Control Data, who will be qualifying the employees.
Commissioners Moede, Eastes and Leppik questioned the proponents concerning the
necessity for additton of video games to the computer learning center, location
of the video games at the front of the fiacility, and the relationship between
the video game area and the computer learning area. The proponents explained
that the facility will serve as an Atari test center for Atari video games, as
well as Atari computer eqwipment. The video games will be located at the front
of the faci.lity in order to maintain the computer learning center at the back as
a quiet and secure area. Mr. Sussman added that he feels the traffic of computer
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learning center patrons through the vtdeo game area witl provide a beneficial
influence on the game area. Concerning means of drawing young people �fram the
games into the computer learning center, Mr. Sussman explained that juvenile
patrons of the games will be subtly solicited to investigate facilities available
in the computer learning area.
Commissioner Moede suggested that it would be worthwhile to talk with the other
merchants in the Springgate Shopping Center prior to taking action on the special
use permit request. Commisstoner Moede stated that if the merchants agree
that the proposal would 6e good for the shopping center, she would be the first
to vote for a recommendation of approval . However, she said she felt uncom-
fortable recommending approval as long as. the other merchants in the shopptng
center remain unaware of the proposal . Mr. Sussman expressed agreement with
Commissioner Moede's opinion that the merchants in the shopping center should
be consulted and further expressed willingness to personally contact the
merchants. .
At this point, although this agenda item was not a public hearing, the Planning
Commission Chairman offered to hear comments from the public.
Mr. Leslie P. Slater, owner of The Phone Booth, Inc. located in the Springgate
Shopping Center, reported that he had first heard of the proposal the afternoon
of the October 26, 1981 Planning Commission meeting from the manager of the
• Walgreens Drug Store in the shopping center. Mr. Slater said that he was
speaking not only for himself, but also for the manager's of both Walgreens and
Brown Photo in the shopping center. Mr. Slater presented to the Planning Com-
mission letters from Walton Travel and Pleasantries Gift Shop in the shopping
center, but explained that he would prefer not to read the letters into the ,
record, as they reflect a misunderstanding of the concept of the propased
learning and game center as presented at the meeting by the proponents. Mr.
Slater summarized the concerns expressed in the letters as inctuding vandalism,
teenage traffic, late hours and noise. Mr. Stater concluded by expressing
regret that the .proponents were risking an excelleht business in the learning
center by adding the volatile issue of video games.
Mr. Dick Clark, General .Manager af Byerly Foods, expressed agreement with
remarks made by Mr. Slater.
It was moved by Commissioner Moede and seconded by Cortr�issioner Polachek to
defer action on this item until such time as Mr. Sussman has had an opportunity
to discuss his proposal with merchants in the Springgate Shopping Center and
then request that Planning and Redevelopment Director Mike Miller present the
item to the Golden Valley Planning Commission for consideration of the special
use permit request at that time.
The Chairman asked for discussion on the motion.
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Commissioner Eastes spoke against the motion, suggesting that the Planning
Commission decision should be based not on the popularity of the proponent with
his potential future netghbors in Springgate Shopping Center, but on land use
considerations such as negative impact on the social environment, extra police
. protection requi.red, and promotion of the health, safety and general welfare of
the community.
Commissioner Leppik proposed an amendment to the motion stipulating that a
spokesman for the merchants at Springgate Shopping Center be heard by the Planning
Commission at the time Mr. Sussman returns to the Planning Commission for
consideration of his special use permit application. Commissioners Moede and
Polachek accepted the amendment to the motion.
The motion was passed by a vote of four to three. Commissioners Eastes, Singer
and Thompson voted against the motion.
IV. Report on City Council Meetings
October 6, 1981 - Sue Eastes
October 20, 1981 - Mona Moede
� Commissioner Eastes gave a report on the City Council meeting of October 6,
1981 . Commissioner Eastes reported that the Council agenda did not include any
items of interest to the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Moede reported that she was unable to attend the City Council .
meeting of October 20, 1981 , but that she reviewed the agenda and determined
that there were no items of interest to the Planning Commission.
V. Report on HRA hieeting - October 13, 1981
Dave Thompson
Mona Moede ,
Chairman Thompson gave a report on the HRA meeting of October 13, 1981 , and
r.eported that the major item on the HRA agenda was authorization for purchase
of the Ewald Dairy property.
Vi . Report on BZA Meeting - October 13, 1981 - Bill Forster
Commissioner Forster gave a report on the BZA meeting of October 13, 1981 , and
reported that most items before the BZA that evening were return items carried
over from previous meetings.
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VI1 . Inittation of Comprehensive Land Use Study of Park Lands - Dave Thompson
Chairman Thompson suggested that the Planning Commission initiate a comprehensive
land use study of park lands in the City with the objective of preparing guidelines
for determining appropriate multiple uses of park lands.
The Cortunissioners discussed the proper role of the Planning Commission in
contributing to a study of park land usage.
It was moved by Chairman Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Leppfk that the
Planning Commission Chairman send a letter to the City Mayor suggesting that a
comprehensive examination of all City parks and the variety of uses that coutd
be made of them be undertaken by the appropriate body as soon as possible.
Commissioner Eastes asked whether the Chairman would be willing to draft a letter
for r.eview by the Planning Commission at the next meeting. Chairman Thompson
agreed to this suggestion.
Planning Commissioners made suggestions to t'he Chairman for items to be included
in the letter. Corrmissioner Eastes suggested thatttie:letter explain the need
for the study, which is lack of available park land for various uses. Commissioner �
Leppik suggested that the City Council be requested to develop policy and procedure
for citizen input at the time of change in park use. CommissToner Eastes further
� suggested that the letter express Planning Commisssion willingness to assist in
the study as a part of the Planning Commission comprehensive planntng responsibility.
Chairman Thompson accepted all of these suggestions for incorporation into the
draft letter.
Chairman Thompson asked for discussion on the motion. Commissioner Eastes
questioned the need for a motion at this time and suggested that action in the
form of a motion be deferred until after the Planning Commission has reviewed
the draft letter.
Chairman Thompson withdrew his motion, and a substitute motion was made by
Comrt�issioner Singer to defer action pending Planning Commission review of the
draft letter. The motion was seconded by Commissione�r Eastes and carried
unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David Thompson, Chairman Mona Moede, Secretary •
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• T0: GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 1981
FROM: MIKE MILLER, PLANNING � REDEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE VIDEO GAMES IN A
COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT
A request by Mr. Steve Sussman, representing Computer Gametown � Learning Center,
for a Special Use Permit to install and operate coin-operated video games as
part of a new business operation to be located in the Springgate Shopping Center,
was originally reviewed by the Planning Commission on October 26, 1981 . The
Planning Commission deferred action untit such time as a report from the Public
Safety Director relative to the operation, and until such time as the proponent
has had an opportunity to discuss his proposed business with the other businesses
and merchants located within the Springgate Shopping Center. Mr. Sussman has
informed Staff that he expects to complete his meetings with the businesses and
merchants within Springgate by Friday, November 6, 1981 • A merr� from
James Crawford, Public Safety Director, is attached hereto.
The proponent is Mr. Steve Sussman of Computer Gametown � learning Center,
who proposes to estabtish a computer learning center within the Springgate
Shopping Center at T.H. 100 and Duluth Street. In addition to providing services
� to educate and instruct the ever increasing number of personal home computer
buyers, Mr. Sussman proposes to utilize approximately 25 to 33 percent of his
building area for the use of video games (coin-operated) which would be open to
the general public.
According to the provisions of the current Commercial Zoning Ordinance,. a computer
learning center would be a permitted use in that Zone District. However, coin-
operated game machines are permitted only as a Special Use approved by the City
Council .
Attached, you will find a letter from Mr. Sussman outlining his proposed oper-
ation along with a map of the Springgate Shopping Center indicating the location
of his proposed Computer Gametown � Learning Center. Mr. Sussman has informed
staff that normal operating hours would be from 11 :00 a.m. to 11 :00 p.m. daily.
Strict rules and supervision woutd be applied to the entire operation, especially
the coin-operated video games area. Custorr�rs 17 years of age, or younger would
be required to leave the premises no later than 10:00 p.m. House rules would
include no gambling, no smoking, no loitering, etc. Mr. Sussman proposes to use
an I .D. card system for patrons, with a cotor code for age group. Whether or
not such a system would be practical or not remains to be seen. The video game-
room would be capable of handling 25 to 28 coin-operated video games which trans-
lates to a maximum occupancy of that area of between 40 to 60 people.
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A primary concern of City Staff, including the Police Department, is the possible
negative impact that any coin-operated game center might have on the Community.
Game centers have a tendency to attract teenagers and other young people so as
to become "Hang-outs" and potential trouble spots. Such facilities require
constant strict supervision, strict rules that are enforced, and willing coop-
eration with law enforcement agencies. The proponent has stated that the video
game area would be adequately supervised at all times by adult employees, and that
all rules set up for this operation would be strictly enforced.
To consider the merits of any game center to be established in the City of Golden
Valley, it is only reasonable to request comment from the Golden Valley Police
Dep�rtment. In response to this request the Police Department provided the
attached memorandum from City Juvenile Officer Dennis Smith. Officer Smith's
review conc��udes that the proposed video game operation should present no
special law enforcement problems, providing the center is run as proposed by
Mr. Sussman. As positive features of the proposal , the review cites the presenc�
of adult customers frequenting the computer learning center and the proponent's
stated willingness to enforce house rules and cooperate with City law enforcement
officers.
One recommendation made by the Juvenile Officer for alteration of operating
procedures for the center is an earlier closing time for juveniles. The City
� curfew for juveniles 15 years of age and under is 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. for
teenagers 16 and 17 years of age. In order to allow time for teenage customers
to return home prior to curfew, a 9�00 p.m. closing time for persons 17 years
old and younger is suggested by the Police Department.
Attached, you will find a memo from the Public Safety Director as requested by
the Planning Commission. As you can see from the Memo, Mr. Crawford is� in
agreement with the original recommendations of Juvenile Officer Dennis Smith,
and recommends approval of the Special Use Permit with proper safeguards
(restrictions) included.
Staff suggests that the Planning Commission recommend City Council approval of
a special use permit for Mr. Steve Sussman of Computer Gametown and Learning
Center to operate coin-operated video games in conjunction with a computer
learning center located at the Springgate Shopping Center subject to the following
conditions:
1 . No more than 33 percent of the total computer learning center and video
game facility floor area shalt be occupied by video games.
2. A maximum number of 25 video games shall be allowable.
3. The video game area shall be supervised by at least one adult aged 21
years or older at all times. An evidence of failure to maintain specified
supervison shall be grounds for revocation of the Special Use Permit.
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4. Juveniles 17 years of age and under shall be required to leave the premises
at 9:00 p.m. Any evidence of failure to enforce this closing time for
juveniles shall be grounds for revocation of the Special Use Permit.
5. Facility staff shall contact the City Juvenile Officer for removal of any
juveniles on the premises during school hours. Any evidence of failure
to notify juvenile authorities as specified shall be grounds for revocation
of the Special Use Permit.
6. House rules prohibiting smoking, gambling and loiterirog shall be strictly
enforced. Any evidence of failure to enforce these house rules shall be
grounds for revocation of the Special Use Permit.
7. Facility owners and staff shall maintain contact with and shall cooperate
with the City Police Department concerning any law enforcement problems
oc.curring on the facility premises or resulting from location of the facility
within the Springgate Shopping Center. Any law enforcement difficulties
on the premises or resulting from location of the facility within the
Shopping Center shall be grounds for revocation of the Special Use Permit.
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DATE: November 3, 1981
T0: Mike Miller, City Planner
FROM: James H. Crawford, Director of Public Safety
SUBJECT: Special Use Permit Regarding Permission to Operate
Coin-Operated Video Games in a Commercial Area
` Recently, Commissioner Mona Moede contacted me and asked me for my
opinion on the current proposal before the Planning Commission. At
that particular tPme I was unaware that our Juvenile Officer had
already made a recommendation to your office.
I advised Commissioner Moede that I would be concerned with such an
operation if it meant that additional police resources would have to
be used in response to problems at such a location.
. Since that time I have spoken to my Juvenile Officer and he has in-
dicated to me that the owner, Mr. Sussman, has agreed to have constant
supervision of all customers and to adequately control all teenagers
who must obey our curfew laws and be orderly.
It is my recommendation that this permit be approved but with certain
restrictions which will insure an orderly and lawfut operation.
Violations of these restrictions in the future could be documented by
our department and be presented to the City Councit for their
determinations. If my department can be of assistance to you in
drafting such restrictions, please call me. Thank you for your
consideration in this matter.
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� DATE: October 20, 1981
T0: Sgt. Shellum
FROM: Dennis Smith
SUBJECT: Request for Special Use Permit - Computer Game Town and Learning
Center
On October 16, 1981 at 1330 hours, I did attend the meeting held in Mike
Miller's office in regard to the above proposed business to be placed in
the Springgate Shopping Center.
After hearing and seeing Steve Sussman's proposal and listening to his
response to questions asked by members present, it is my opinion that this
would not be a typical coi� operated video game center such as Time Out,
Picadilly Circus or others that are noted as juvenile hangouts.
It appears that the coin operated video games are only a portion of what
the business will deal with and that business is aimed at attracting
people who are interested ln learning more about computers or who know
about computers and cannot afford to have their own computer in their home.
. I believe that this will bring a large number of responsible adults into
the center both during the day and the evening hours.
Steve Sussman appears to be very concerned and aware of the potential for
juvenile problems and this becoming ajuvenile hangout. He indicates that
they will not allow any smoking, food, drink, loftering, and that_.they will
not allow kids to be in the video game room after curfew. Mr. Sussman
indicates that this is a prototype operation for hopefully a regional if
not national chain of Computer Game Town and Learning Centers. As a result,
they have made plans to have constant supervision of the video game area.
It is my recommendation that although Steve Sussman indicates that they
will not allow any teenagers after 10 o'clock, that this should possibly
be moved back until 9:30 or even 9 o'clock as this falis closer with our
juvenile curfew ordinance and would allow kids time to get home after
leaving the video center. Mr. Sussman further indicated that during the
school year he would be contacting either the police or school authorities
if juveniles would show up in the video game room and have them removed
f�om his business location. •
It appears that if the operation is run as Mr. Sussman hopes to have it
' run, that there should be no unique problems with juveniles hanging out
at the center and Mr. Sussman does indicate that he would like to work
very closely with the police in the City of Golden Valley in making this
a successful operat�on.
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rir. Jeif 3sroet, Cit� Keneger October 2� 1981
00'LI1�N 9AI,I�7[ CITY HALL
7800 aoiden Qaliey Road
(�oidsn Valin►, PIN 551t2?
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C�IJTER GAI�IETOWN & ITARI�ING CSATr�sR is a ne�w concept designed
prlmarily tc educate and inetruct the e.�er increasing r�nmber
ot peraonai home computer buyers. •
A location in (�oiden Velley'a Springgate Shopping Center ha$
prelitninar� appro�al o! the o�+�aer, Y�r. Psnl K1ote. The
attached intormation xiil in�dicate location.
C�POTER t}At�TOWN & I�ARNINCi CFNTER x311 pro'ride a eei-�i.ce to
thoee interested in purchaaing peraonal ho�ae compute� a�stems
bnt xould rether try beiore buying. A seriea of three hour
�laasea xili be oilered featuring a large acreen pro�ecti�n
�eonitor, quali!`l.ed inetriictora and ha�ds cn time �ith indi-
tidual p�iaonai computera. For thoae xho s+ieh to lsarn about
c�p�utera bnt are nnable to pnrchase t6eir oxn a�atans, a �
� lhil� equipped caanpnter booth Wili be oflered et an hourl�
rate.
Besides the open classrotm.and computer baoth areas there
Will aleo be se�erai pri�ate aound roo�a set np tor either
individual inatruction or progreimning nee.
� Warner Cao�nurdcatione, throngh their Atari diri.aion� haa
ehoxn interest in thia �concapt aa a marketing tool and
aegotiations ara anrrsntl� nnderWa? to aee their nmae and
�quipment. Terget Storee, Schaak Eisctro�ca, Team Central�
Co�nputer Depot (Daytcn'e) a�d Canputerland are their ma�or
ontlets at thie time.
CAMpQT$R, (3A1�TOWN & LBARNtNC� CENTER xould be need txice sach
month for aea�insra to inatruct salee peraont�el a�d manage-
mant in ths use ot Atari �quipment. Th�se s�e ontlsta �►euld
olfsr inatruction to cnatommre througt� � Q�1�lETOWN &
I�ARIJII� C�1TER aa an additionai iacsnti�e.
. . The inetrnc�ionai claaeea �ronld be heid in three - three honr �
perioda. The !`irst tran 1 PM to 4PM �ou1d be tor honaeWi�sa
and tbose that �ro�c sieair�ga. Ths a�cond t� 513�i to SPM
wonld be for yon�g adulte aad thoae wwbls to sttersd the
earlier or later aesaiona a�cl the laat at 9PYI to 11 pi+I !or
daytime �rorkera ana szecntitre�.
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An additional arsa, due taoatit to tbe aiPiliation xith Atari,
xould be s wsall coin-operated rideo eection aet up primaril�
xith Atari atand-np and ait-doxn video games.
A aametoxn t3eneral 3tore Wi.11 e�parata thie area lrnm thm
lsarning cent�r. The ganerai atcre xill asntain a post olPice
aection with poatal t�rpe boxes for naers to keep ca�aettea,
cartridges�and diacs in, a aWitch board that xill control
booth tieie, a aalee countar xith computbr eoftWare and a emall
n�snding arsa tirith 3 or 4 tabiee.
Thank tou, Mr. 3weet, for your attention to onr requeat to
locate in your city.
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• T0: GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: MIKE MILLER, PLANNING � REDEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF DRAFT LETTER FROM CHAIRMAN TO CITY COUNCIL
REGARDING STUDY OF RECREATIONAL LAND USES
DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 1981
At the October 26, 1981 Planning Commission Meeting, Chairman,
Dave Thompson suggested that the Ptanning Commission initiate a
comprehensive land use study of park lands in the City with the
objective of preparing guidelines for determining appropriate
• multiple uses of park lands. Following discussion of this matter,
the Planning Commission moved to defer action until after the
Planning Commission has reviewed a draft letter prepared by the Chair-
man to the City Council explaining the need for such a study. A
copy of the draft letter should be available to the Planning Commission
at the November g, 1981 meeting.
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