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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL March 13, 1991 The Administrator reported that he will contact other cities to determine what they are requiring as far as Dram Shop for temporary organizations. The Administrator stated that he will also determine if the City can obtain Dram Shop on behalf of these other organizations. Steve Morelan asked why the State exempted organizations from obtaining Dram Shop if their sales are under $10,000. The City Attorney reported that the explanation that he has heard is because of the expense of Dram Shop for organizations with temporary licenses and limited sales. The City Administrator felt the State addressed the situation from a hardship issue for the licensee and not a risk management issue for municipalities. Blesener pointed out that on page 23 the number of on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses should be four. Blesener then questioned the number of licenses referred to on page 30. The City Attorney reported that State law allows the City six on-sale liquor licenses plus the City has two additional by special legislation. Rather than attempt to return the two licenses granted by special legislation, the Ordinance restricts the number given by Statute to four. Blesener asked the business owners' feelings about the proposed ordinance. LaValle replied that he has given the business owners' copies of the latest draft of the ordinance, and since their concerns were addressed, they are comfortable with the ordinance as proposed. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 91-3-92 - TABLING ACTION ON THE PROPOSED LIQUOR ORDINANCE UNTIL THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING PENDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR ON THE ISSUE OF LIQUOR LIABILITY INSURANCE The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by LaValle. Ayes (5) Blesener, LaValle, Scalze, Hanson, Collova. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Page 7