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MINUTIiS CITY COUNCIL JUNU 11, 2008 Allan asked about the sale of beer by both glass bottles and the case. Thao reported that most of his customers drink Corona and Heineken beer and his distributor has informed him that it does not come in plastic bottles. Cans would be very expensive. Allan suggested having the beer on tap. The City Administrator also noted that in his discussions with Mr. Thao, he indicated that it is a cultural practice for his customers prefer to order multiple beers at a time for so that they can purchase beers for friends. Thao stated that that was conecC. He also noted with regard to the issue of glass, that many of the women drink wine coolers, and there is no alternative to these other than the glass bottles. Thao indicated that it has been easier to deliver the beer to a table in the case. Blesener pointed out the concern that a bottle has been used as a weapon at Bangkok. It was the consensus of the Council that beer must be delivered to a table via trays, rather than the case. The Administrator also noted that Mr. Thao mentioned that the additional wait staff will work to remove empty bottles from tables as quickly as possible. Mr. Thao replied that that was correct. Blesener also noted that no bottles are to be taken by customers outside the restaurant. Montour asked if there were security cameras inside Bangkok. Thao replied that there were not. The Council discussed this and the consensus was that security cameras should be at the doors recording people coming in and out of the establishment. The Administrator suggested that he ask the Sheriff's Department for their opinion on the camera issue. Council agreed. Thao reviewed his final point that indicated that underaged people will have wrist bands and will be asked to leave the restaurant by 8:00 p.m. He also noted that troublemakers will be identified and not allowed to come to the restaurant during entertainment hours. Montour asked for• more clarification of when people under 21 must leave the restaurant. Thao indicated that most special events end by 5 or 6 p.m. and underaged children go home. He again indicated that he would announce that at 8:00 p.m. all underaged children must leave. Keis felt that if the Council felt Mr. Thao's plan was acceptable and the licenses are renewed, that there should also be a 3 to 6 month review of the license. Keis noted that the bottom line is that the City wants the trouble to stop at the restaurant. Blesener pointed out that the City Attorney has indicated that the City has the right to review the operation at any time. He noted that the City's goal is to make Bangkok a successful and trouble-free business. The City Attorney suggested that any license conditions be put in written form and signed off on by Mr. Thao. There was no one present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter.