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MINUTES OF THE - <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> . Monday,March 13,2006 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (3. #OS-3121 NARROWS SALOON, 3382 SHORELINE DRIVE, Coiitincced) <br /> Sanford noted the businesses in this area have signed a petition in support of this expansion and that in his <br />----�-�---�••�-•�-�view,�fazture e�pansion=of this�area is not being prevented.by,this'�proposal..Sanford.noted_the�area.is��,�;�_...�__...-...-.. ,-.u..�. .•.. <br /> already being fully used and that there would not be a greater use from the existing properties located in <br /> this area unless the City Council deternlines that it is appropriate. <br /> Sanford stated Staff has concluded that this use is compatible with the neighborhood and zoning district. <br /> Sanford noted the bar area is being reduced and that the restaurant's menu is being expanded along with <br /> the bigger kitchen. Sanford stated this reflects a commitment by the applicants to expand the restaurant <br /> portion of the business and that they are looking to provide an attractive restaurant for the community. In <br /> addition,the applicants have taken the necessary steps to adequately address the concerns raised <br /> previously. <br /> Thomas Lowe, 3295 Carman Road, stated after listening to the comments of the attorney about making <br /> this business more restaurant oriented,he does not see the need for the patio area and that the patio area is <br /> an invitation for drinking and noise. Lowe stated in his opinion this one business will still be <br /> monopolizing the parking in the area not only during the off peak times but also during the noon hour <br /> when other businesses are in operation. Lowe stated he does not feel the proposed expansion fits in with <br /> the neighborhood. <br /> Tom Theisen,4175 Forest Lake Drive, indicated he has resided in this area for the majority of his life and <br /> that they are pairons of the Narrows Saloon. Thiesen stated they like to go out and socialize with their <br /> neighbors from Orono and Minnetonka Beach and that the Narrows Saloon also provides a place for them <br /> to go dancing. Theisen stated he would like to see the restaurant portion expanded,noting this area is <br /> lacicing in eating establishments. Theisen stated as far as the proposal that is before the City Council,he <br /> would like to see the expansion go forward and that the applicants do run a clean house and that this is not <br /> a rowdy operation. <br /> Theisen indicated he does smoke and that he would appreciate a sheltered area to smoke. Theisen stated <br /> as far as the adjacent businesses,he does attempt to shop locally as much as possible. Theisen stated he <br /> enjoys the Narrows Saloon and likes them in his community. <br /> Cal Thorp,Northwest Tonka Lions Club,noted the Red Rooster does have an attractive outdoor smoking <br /> area. Thorp stated the Narrows Saloon provides the largest establishment for their pull-tab operation and <br /> that the money generated from this operation is put back into the community. Thorp stated this expansion _ <br /> would help to increase the profits realized from the pull-tab operation,which in turn means that more <br /> money would be put back into the community. � <br /> Thorp indicated the smoking area would help to contain the patrons of the Narrows,Saloon and that other <br /> businesses do not have a problem restricting alcohol in their smoking areas. Thorp stated as a resident of <br /> - this area,he would be happy to have the Narrows Saloon�as his neighbor. Thorp stated he unequivocally <br /> feels that the Narrows Saloon is a well-run place of business and that the proposal would help to enhance <br /> the community. <br /> White inquired what the pull-tab money is used for. <br /> Thorp stated they would be completely redoing the little league park by Lord Fletchers,contribute to the <br /> local Food Shelf, donate to the individual schools on different promotions, and donate money to different <br /> PAGE 4 of 27 <br />