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IIINVTES
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
EDIHB CITY COUNCIL HELD ON NOVEMBER 30, 1991
A special meeting of the Edina City Council was held on November 30, 1991, at
9:00 A.M. for the purpose of considering an application for a public dance
permit for Arnold's Hot Roxx Music Cafe, 5125 Industrial Boulevard. Minutes
thereof are written in summary form.
ROILCALL Present were Members Rice, Smith and Mayor Richards. Staff
attending were Manager Rosland and Chief Swanson.
also present.
Mile Palm, applicant, was
DRAFT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REVIEWED
in response to a new application for a public dance permit for Arnold's Hot
Roxx Music Cafe, 5125 Industrial Boulevard. A final draft of Exhibit A -
Terms and Conditions to City of Edina License to be considered by the Council
in connection with issuance of the permit has been prepared by staff, with a
copy to the applicant, as directed by Council at the Special Meeting held on
November 23, 1991.
document incorporates all terms and conditions necessary for orderly conduct
of the dances upon issuance of the permit.
Mayor Richards said this meeting was held
Manager Rosland and Chief Swanson affirmed that the
Mike Palm, applicant, advised the Council that he has hired the required
security officers who are familiar with this type of event.
concern about the previous disk jockey, another individual has been hired for
that position.
Exhibit A :
Because of
He spoke to the following terms and conditions listed in
1. Item 2.e. - Mandatory coat and hat check. Hats were added on
2.
recommendation of a security officer and should be no issue.
Item 2.d.(5) - No waiting lines permitted once total number of persons
inside reaches posted fire limit. Logistically, this may be difficult and
suggested a buffer of four or five individuals.
3. Item 3.g. - No smoking shall be allowed in the building. This is
understood as pertaining to the dance only, not to the restaurant
operation.
In reference to item 2. above, Chief Swanson said the intent of the Police
Department would be to monitor the dances based on the condition that no
waiting lines will be permitted as stated in Exhibit A.
Member Rice commented that the conditions that have been negotiated and set
out in Exhibit A is what he would be voting on for issuance of the permit.
Further, that he would not hesitate to revoke the permit or grant a renewal if
there are any further problems. He reiterated his concern that the building
is not appropriate for the dances.
appreciated different lifestyles, environments, and attitudes. However, the
Council has an obligation to set rules of conduct for events in the Edina
community.
must be conducted.
Mayor Richards observed that he
Once set, those rules become the standard under which the activity
Mr. Palm reiterated his intent and interest to develop a friendship with the
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I youth and to keep them off the streets.
and aggravated by the lack of support and cooperation from City Hall and the
Police Department. He recalled the events of early October which resulted in a
permit not being issued for a dance on October 5, 1991, and subsequent loss of
ticket sales. Loss of that income as well as not being able to have a dance on
November 23, 1991, because of the change in rules is the responsibility of the
City: Mayor Richards asked if the intent was to file a claim against the City.
Mr. Palm responded that, at this point, he did not know because he was not sure
of the procedure he would have to go through. He said he did appreciate the
process and the efforts of the Council to meet at the three special meetings
which allowed him the chance to be heard on all the issues.
However, he said he has been discouraged
COUNCIL ACTION
Hayor Richards moved adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that it finds that License
No. 14031 issued to Arnold's Hot Roxx. Music Cafe on October 7, 1991was
improperly issued and is void;
RESOLVED FWTHEB that the Edina City Council hereby grants a new permit pursuant
to Ordinance No. 201 to Arnold's Hot Roxx Music Cafe on the Terms and Conditions
reviewed and approved by the Council as stated in Exhibit A to be attached to
such permit, subject to receipt by the City Clerk of the proper application and
other documents required by Ordinance No. 201 for the issuance of a permit:
RESOLVED PDaTHEa that the City Clerk is authorized to issue a new permit for a
public dance at 5125 Industrial Boulevard, subject to those terms and conditions
approved by the Council;
RESOLVED PURTBEB that a new subsection be added to item 5. of the Terms and
Conditions as follows:
RESOLUTION
c.
modification as deemed necessary by the Edina City Council on
December 2, 1991.
Issuance of this License shall be subject to further reviev for
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Rice.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Rice, Smith, Richards
Resolution adopted.
Mayor Richards declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:OO A.M.
City Clerk