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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 25, 2004 COLESIUM other security measures. BILLIARDS Staff noted that in order to issue the 3.2 Malt Liquor I-,icense, the City Code would have to be amended to allow for such a license as part of a billiard hall as well as address the hours of operation. There was no one present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Fahey, seconded by Bleseuer, the public hearing was closed. Anderson noted that Coliseum Billiards is currently allowed to be open until 4 a.m. He also noted that the City's liquor ordinance requires that premises be vacated one-half how- after liquor is stopped being served. These two issues are in conflict, and Anderson felt that Coliseum Billiards should have to choose, either they can remain open until 4 a.m. and no liquor is served, or they can remain open until one-half hour after liquor must stop being served. Anderson felt it would be too difficult to enforce the time when liquor must stop being consumed on the premises, if Coliseum could remain open until 4 a.m. LaValle pointed out that the area where liquor could he served and consumed would be separated from the remainder of the billiard hall, thus allowing for control. Melloy presented a pictw~e of the interior of the billiard hall area and described the separation that would be provided between the area where beer would be sold and consumed and the remainder of the billiard hall. Melloy indicated that the drinking area would be closed at the proper time to comply with the City's ordinances while the remainder of the hall would be open until 4 a.m. There would be uo alcohol sold, taken into, or allowed to be consumed in the main area of the billiard hall.. Montour noted that this would be somewhat similar to the bowling alley that has to stop liquor sales and consumption at a certain time even though there may be moonlight or other late night bowling that continues. Anderson stated that his concern was that the situation will be difficult to enforce. He also noted that there are other establishments in the City that have billiard tables, but are required to close when alcohol sales and consumption must stop and are not allowed to continue to allow the playing of billiards. Blesener noted that these establishments have On-Sale Liquor Licenses, while Colisewn Billiards would be limited to an On-Sale 3.2 Intoxicating Malt Liquor License. Fahey felt that the example of the bowling alley was