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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 22, 1999 HOURS OF LaValle reported that he has been approached by the owner of a liquor OPERATION- establishment in the City requesting that his business be allowed to stay LIQUOR open after hours on New Year's Eve. No alcohol would be served after ESTABLISH- 1 a.m., but softdrinks and food would be. MENTS The City Attorney pointed out that the City Code prohibits liquor establishments from being open after 1:30 a.m. Therefore, the Code would have to be amended to accommodate this request. There is no limitation in State Statutes regarding hours of operation, however. Council discuss this request and it was felt there may be problems with allowing a bar to remain open after I:30 a.m. when the bars will have to refuse to sel] liquor to patrons. It was also noted that if the bar owner actively promotes the fact that the bar will be open after hours, this may cause additional problems. Given the fact that this request is coming at this late date and the Council would not have adequate time to study the issues involved, it was the consensus of the Council to refuse the request. Mr. Fahey introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESO7. UTION NO. 99-11-250 - AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO AI.I,OW ON-SALE7.IQUOR ESTA73I.I.SHMENTS TO REMAIN OPEN UNTII, 3 A.M. ON.IANUARY 1, 2000 The fore~oing resolution was duly seconded by LaValle. Ayes (2) LaValle, Pedersen. Nays (3) Fahey, Scalze, Morelan. Resolution denied. PARKS & Scalze suggested that the recent outgoing members of the Parks & RECREATION Recreation Commission be surveyed to determine their reasons for COMMISSION resignin~ from the Commission. Morelan suggested that perhaps the Commission itself should discuss the matter to determine if there is a problem that the Council should be made aware of. ADJOURN Mr, Morelan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOI.UTIONNO. 99-71-Z51-ADJOURNING The fore~oing resolution was duly seconded by Scalze. Ayes (5) Morelan, Scalze, LaValle, Fahey, Pedersen. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted.