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MINUTES City Council August 13, 1980 The Mayor suggested that perhaps the size of the lots to be filled should be addressed in the t.and Fill Ordinance. Councilman Fahey also suggested that the excavation caused by new construction should be excluded from requirement of a permit. Fahey also suggested that perhaps a permit should be required for all filling. The Attorney commented that the City might end up with a major land fill permit and a minor fill permit. Fahey suggested that in all cases the permit have a fee to cover Engineer's costs that might be involved. Mrs. Scalze asked if there would be a penalty under the ordinance. The Attorney stated that any violation of the ordinance would be a misdemeanor. Last Chance Council decided to discuss the situation at the Last Chance Saloon. Mr. Saloon Joseph Saad, the owner, was not present at the meeting. Mayor Hanson stated that he looked at the premises of the Last Chance Saloon. Hanson further stated that the complaints the Council has received about the parking lot and fence are valid ones. Hanson stated that he spoke to Mr. Saad about these problems and directed him to clean up the premises. Mr. Saad did clean up the parking lot, but upon Mr. Hanson's rechecking the lot he found the condition to be just as bad as before. Mr. Hanson stated that he does not feel Mr. Saad is cooporating 100%. Mayor Hanson also commented that he is concerned about communications between the City and the Sheriff's Department. Mr. Hanson felt the Sheriff's Department is not properly patrolling the Last Chance Saloon. Councilman Fahey felt that the Last Chance Saloon should have guards as Hoggsbreath was required to hire. Fahey also felt that the Last Chance Saloon should be cited for the condition of disrepair of the property. Fahey felt Mr. Saad should also be notified that if corrective action is not taken immediately the City will find this grounds for suspension of his liquor license. Fahey also felt that Mr. Saad should be notified to come to the Council and present evidence that security guards have been hired. Mayor Hanson stated that Mr. Saad should also be required to show cause as to why he did not appear before the Council tonight as he was requested to do. The City Attorney informed Council that Mr. Saad should be entitled to a hearing before the City could take his license. Councilman Fahey suggested that a letter be sent to Mr. Saad stating that corrective measures should be taken by the next Council meeting or the City will start procedures against him. Page -16-