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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL May 28, 2008 this other started just this week. Thao noted his plan to add three additional security inside the establishment. Blesener asked Thao his plans for additional wait staff. Thao reported that he would have 11 wait staff on Friday and Saturday evenings. Keis asked the numbers of people on Fridays and Saturdays. Thao estimated 100 to 200 on Fridays and 200 to 300 on Saturdays. Blesener asked iP it were legal to sell beer (on-sale) by the case. The City Attorney stated that he would research this. He noted that one of the duties of wait staff is to control and monitor the serving and consumption of alcohol. Serving beer by the case without wait staff control can lead to over-consumption as well as consumption by minors. The City Attorney pointed out that the serving of alcohol is an event where there must be control. Without control there are repercussions to both patrons and the surrounding area. The City Attorney indicated that the City has discretion in the issuing of liquor licenses. He pointed out Mr. Thao response dated May 7, 2008 in which he outlines his future plans for addressing the issues being discussed this evening. It was the City Attorney's recommendation that this evening's public hearing be continued and Mr. Thao requested to bring in a formal business plan. That plan should include details such as the names of the two deputies and other security staff, the days and hours that they will be working, hours of operation for the business itself, numbers of wait staff and the specific training provided to this staff, plans for issuance of wristbands, any other security measures. The Attorney asked Mr. Thao if there were cameras on the premises. Thao replied that there were not. The City Attorney pointed out to Mr. Thao that he is here this evening because of the complaints that the City has received, and indicated that the City is treating him fairly. He asked if Mr. Thao understood the elements of the business plan that the City wants him to submit. He also suggested that Mr. Thao work with his liquor disriibuter to get beer in plastic bottles rather than glass. Mr. Thao stated that he understood what the City is looking for. He further indicated that he does do server training. The City Attorney pointed out to Mr. Thao that he is responsible for his business both inside the building and in the parking lot. It was noted that off-duty deputies cannot provide inside security, therefore, they could be posted at the door and monitor the parking lot. The City Attorney asked if Mr. Thao had any objection to presenting a business plan. Mr. Thao replied that he did not.