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recommendation and the recommendations from Regional Planning then they canproceed with <br /> the final adoption. <br /> Chairman Arnold called for public participation. <br /> Shane Harrington, 4000 Sumner Street, Lincoln, Nebraska requested to speak at the public <br /> hearing. He noted information regarding the Edge and stated that the crime statistics were <br /> higher and after it was opened and when it closed they did not change. He stated there is crime <br /> no matter what and you need give people an avenue to do things legally there will be less crime. <br /> There is nothing to do in Grand Island. He noted the following. <br /> • Grand Island is the third most dangerous city in Nebraska 5 time the national average <br /> of crime <br /> • Need to be more concerned about the crime and drugs now and he has not had any <br /> problems with the new club in Buffalo County <br /> • It may not be politically correct or religiously correct but adults are coming to his <br /> establishments and making choices on what they want to do <br /> • Hall County is number one for bachelor party locations, more than any other county in <br /> the state <br /> • If they are hiring him for parties and paying for them there is a need <br /> • Waverly has a club and they have 70% less crime and they have been there for 20 <br /> years where are the secondary effect there <br /> • Sheriff Terry Wagner stated in 20 years there have only been only 10 incidents some of <br /> the studies that were done were in large cities <br /> • He stated he contacted Police Chief Steve Lamken and City Attorney Bob Sivick about <br /> a club in Grand Island and was told he wasn't welcome so he decided to go outside the <br /> city limits <br /> • He contacted Chief Deputy Chris Rea and he stated he would work with him on the <br /> regulations and they would check them and this type of club would be regulated <br /> • He stated that Mr. Valentino's information is outdated and Scott Bergthold has not won <br /> a case in 4 years <br /> • He stated that business wise this is the best place to be <br /> He read a statement providing information about his family. He provides entertainment for <br /> bachelor parties and for celebrities and he has proved without a doubt that there is a demand <br /> for his business. He stated that lawyers bill you and make money and they will tell you want you <br /> want to hear. There were problems with the Edge and that was because of management. He <br /> holds his employees accountable and uses social media to promote his business. <br /> Lanfear stated that he did a good job promoting himself and ask what part of the new ordinance <br /> he objects to. <br /> Mr. Harrington stated that he objects to all of it and it will not hold up. He questioned why he <br /> had to close at midnight when there is not alcohol consumption grocery stores don't serve <br /> alcohol but can stay open 24 hours and bars can be open until 1:00 a.m. he ask why these <br /> regulations are more restrictive. He also quested the 6 foot buffer how you would get the <br /> money to the dancers. He stated these are beyond ridiculous the regulations are too restrictive. <br /> If he has to follow all of the rules no one would come. <br /> He also objected to being restricted to agricultural area. Why are the rules different here than in <br /> Waverly. He stated what the board is doing is unconstitutional and he will fight it. Hall County is <br /> where he needs to be. <br /> 4 <br />