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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 10, 2005 frequent c~istomer comes to the door alter 2 a.m., they are let in. M. elloy indicated that business is not heavy from Midnight until 2 a.m., and usually they are cleaning the billiard hall and waiting for customers to finish their games. Duray asked about background checks. The City Clerk reported that a background check was done on Ahmed Alriffi and it was clear. A check will be run on his father as well, but has not yet been done. Duray asked if Alriffi would be serving food or beverages. Alriffi reported that the billiard hall would have soft drinks and has applied for a food license. There would be no alcohol served. Barraclough indicated that the biggest concern is that when the ownership changes the clientele may change. Barraclough hoped that Alriffi would run the billiard hall in the same manner that Melloy has. Alriffi reported that he has been working with Mr. Melloy to learn how he operates the business. He has meC Mr. Melloy's regular customers and hopes to retain them as well as draw in new customers. Knudsen asked if a review period could be set as a condition of issuing the CUP. The City 'Planner indicated that a one year review period is common. Duray expressed concern with the 4 a.m. closing time and suggested that people leaving the bars who are intoxicated and looking for a place to go would go to the billiard hall, Knudsen asked if Alriffi would lock the doors at 2 a.m. as Melloy has done. Alriffi indicated there is the possibility that he would change this practice and remain open with the doors unlocked until 4 a.m. Wojcik suggested that the CUP be approved with a one year review period. Iarraclough reported that when he has visited the billiard hall he observed a younger clientele. Melloy agreed that most of the clientele is between 18 and 21 years of age. Melloy reported that he has been very diligent in enforcing curfew laws and indicated that Mi. Ah'iffi would do the same. Cru~few signs are posted throughout the billiard hall. Knudsen asked if the bar crowd comes in at 2 a.m. Melloy reported that he has almost never had the bar crowd come to the billiard hall after the bars close. Melloy anticipated that with all the office development in the area the billiard hall would begin to have more daytime customers. Duray stated that he would like to see a 2 a.m. closing. I3e suggested that the applicant be given some time to get used to the business. If there are 10-