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2) Game Fair <br /> <br />City Administrator Schroeder stated that he received phone calls today from two residents <br />regarding the Game Fair. He added that this is the f'zrst time since he's been at the City that <br />he has received any kind of complaint at all about the Game Fair. The first call concerned <br />trap shooting. The resident stated he was tired of iff The second call related to the concern <br />of running dogs and also the inability t° use Central Park. This resident stated that he had <br />individuals using his outside water spigot and also walking across his yard. The resident <br />also expressed concern about the road wear and that when the exhibitors at the Game Fair <br />left, speeding was a problem. Mr. Schroeder stated that he was told this was the biggest <br />attendance year thus far and inquired if Council felt the Game Fair needs to be reviewed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Peterson suggested passing these concerns on to Mr. Delaney. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman commented that the Game Fair gets recognition/identity for the <br />City. <br /> <br />Councilmember Beyer felt the City should become more involved with the Game Fair. <br /> <br />Mayor Gilbertson felt the issue is lack of room. He stated that the Game Fair has been an <br />annual event for 13 years. The first year it brought in 7,000 visitors, now there are about <br />75,000 visitors. He added that the only complaint he heard was the traffic backup on <br />County Road #83. <br /> <br />Police Chief Auspos felt that there needs to be more refined signage for parking. <br /> <br />Terry Hendriksen stated he filled in at: the City's booth and was amazed at the number of <br />people who didn't know what City they were in. <br /> <br />Councilmember Beyer stated she had a problem with parking because of the exhibitors <br />parking. She added that something has to be done to identify the City and added that she <br />likes the Game Fair. <br /> <br />Mayor Gilbertson stated he doesn't think anyone "does not like the Game Fair" but these <br />concerns should be addressed. <br /> <br />Consensus of the Council was to direct Staff to schedule a meeting with Chuck Delaney to <br />discuss these concerns. Council asked that the meeting be scheduled for a late afternoon to <br />allow for some of them to attend. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Hardin and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adjourn the <br />meeting. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Hardin, Beyer, Peterson <br />and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />City Council/August 22, 1994 <br /> Page 16 of 17 <br /> <br /> <br />