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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 22, 2008 terms of that takeover. O' Hara reported that Mr. Thao has been open more days than he is allowed under the agreement. Based on that, Mr. Thao should be vacating the space January 3, 2009. O'Hara reported that based on the incidents that have taken place, she would hope the Council would take a proactive approach and revoke the Bangkok licenses. O'Hara also reported that the Sheriff's Department has many concerns with this business and the potential for what might happen. O'Hara also reported that based on her observations the maximum capacity under the fire codes is being exceeded substantially at some events. Blesener asked if O'Hara had events planned in the Bangkok space at this time. She replied that she did not. She and the landlord are waiting for the space to be vacated so that tenant improvements can be made. After that, additional dates will be planned by Heritage Theater. Thao again reported that he has holiday events scheduled and asked that the Council allow him to operate to fulfill these commitments. He again indicated, that after that time he will voluntarily give up his licenses. O'Hara reported that under the agreement she has with Mr. Thao, and based on the fact that he operated more days than what was allowed, the following dates would be available to Bangkok Avenue: December 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, January 1, 2, and 3. Mr. Thao explained O'Hara comments about the additional dates. He indicated that the agreement stated that he could be opened on weekends, therefore, he operated his business on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. O'Hara stated that Sunday operations were not allowed under the agreement. Thao expressed concern about O'Hara's involvement in encouraging the Council to revoke his liquor license. Allan reported that O'Hara has nothing to do with the consideration of suspension or revocation of the Bangkok Avenue licenses. That consideration is before the Council based on the incidents that have been occurring at the business. Allan noted that other businesses in the area are complaining, there have been serious incidents at Bangkok, the Sheriff's Department has serious concerns with the business. Allan noted that Mr. Thao has made promises as to how he will conduct the business, and he has not followed through on those promises. Allan informed Mr. Thao that he has brought these problems on and they were caused by the way he has operated his business. Allan indicated that she was concerned there would be a fatality or someone would be seriously hurt at Bangkok Avenue. 17