08-24-05 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 24, 2005 restrictions imposed on Jackson Street as a result of the Union usage of this building. Blesener noted that there are no plans to restrict parking on Jackson StreeC at this time. DeBace asked how many parking spaces the Union would have. Looman reported that there would be 34 parking spaces. Given the 8 staff and the 24 delegates that meet at the Union once per month, the 34 spaces would be adequate. DeBace reported that Jim Grady of the Union indicated Co him that the lower door would be used for deliveries. He also indicated that monthly union meetings would have 30 people in attendance. DeBace again sCated his position against parking resh~ictions on Jackson Street. The City Planner indicated that the Union's proposal for the handicapped parking space and curb cut meets the City's code requirements. Therefore, no action is required by the Council. Blesener suggested that the Union send a letter to the City Administrator's attention documenting that deliveries will not occur at the lower level as was indicated this evening. ON-SALE The City Administrator reviewed staff's report dated August 17, 2005 LIQUOR relative to The Little Venetian's desire to obtain a Caterer's Permit from LICENSE the State and the resulting issues given the requirement Chat the Caterers ISSUES - Permit be in combination with an On-Sale Liquor License. The Little THE LITTLE Venetian had suggested Chat the City create a special class of On-Sale VENETIAN License Chat would have a lower license fee, restrict a full bar at The Little Venetian, but allow them to conduct a full bar at catered events. It was noted that State SCatute requires ChaC any restrictions placed on the On-Sale License carry to all locations that the license would be utilized. The City Administrator indicated Chat it may be possible to create a new class of On-Sale License as suggested by The Little Venetian. However, this is a policy questions for the Council. The Council would also have to take care as to not create a competitive disadvantage for the other On-Sale Liquor License holders in the City. Blesener noted that while Little Canada would issue the On-Sale License, it is the State that issues the Caterer's Permit. Blesener suggested that it may be fair to look at the issue of structuring On-Sale Liquor Licenses by size/seating area of the liquor establishments in the City or on Che basis of restaurant versus bar. He noted, however, that Little Canada's On-Sale 12