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that there will be no rowdiness tolerated including profane language. He said there will be adult supervision during all of the operating hours. He further said no smoking will be allowed. He introduced Bob Lundquist who previously worked for Marriott's and who is pre- sently with Chuck E. Cheese as Vice President of special projects. Bob Lundquist, spoke to the concerns some citizens in other areas have expressed with regard to the negative aspects. He also explained the positive, hand-eye coordination, etc. with the children. He said he is concerned with putting forth are very best foot forward in improving the game and game room operations and Mr. Hirst has taken a number of steps to make sure his operation will be a positive one. He explained the game room will be built on three levels so that there is observation from any point in the room. He said there will be a train-related theme, employees will be wearing costumes, etc. He said there will be a selection of games which will not just appeal to the 12-17 year old male but the entire family. He said it has been his pleasure to work with Brad and urged the Commission to support the application. Commissioner Lindsey asked Mr. Lundquist if he has been involved in establishing other game rooms which are similar and if so, have these been successful. Mr. Lundquist stated he has never had a negative instance and has been involved in the establishment of other game arcades. He said, in fact, they are becoming a family entertainment center. Brad Hirst stated he has been to various schools in Pleasanton, has all of the school schedules and has met with school principals. He said it is the concensus of opinion that the games provide a positive activity for the young people. He said the elementary schools have a closed campus and will not be allowed at the game center during school hours. He said that Amador has an open campus. He said they have a system devised where if they suspect high school students of being truant, they will ask for identification cards to deter- mine their name and schedule. He further said they will be giving tokens to children who bring in their report cards with "A" grades, plan activities for the Youth Bobby Sox teams, etc. Exterior of the Building - Mr. Hirst addressed the suggestion that was ma e to him that young people will hang out on the property and younger children will be afraid to enter the game room. He said he will provide greater security for the facility than now exists. He said he will also furnish bike racks. He said there will be flood lights in the southern portion of the parking lot and that he has made arrangements for an off-duty police officer to be present. He said his success will be determined on how well he operates the business, including the maintenance of their parking lot. He said he has contacted the tenants of the sYiopping center and has contacted the police department with regard to two of their needs. He further said the proprietors of the Bibere support his application as does Sage Books. -15- __ .. _ ,. _ u ___....._.._..._....__ _.._____, __...w.. ......._____..._._. _..... ~..._._.. _ _.__... . _ . ~_ .. __