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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 28, 2006 Blesener reviewed the history of compliance check results which began in 1993. He indicated that it is very disappointing that there were four failures in December, and that all Chree of Che cities Off-Sale liquor stores failed. Blesener also noted thaC the City has historically imposed an administrative fine, but then stayed the fine provided there was not an additional violation for a period of one year. He also suggested that the Sheriff's Department be contacted and requested to make more than two alcohol compliance checks each year. The manager of Saxon Lanes reported that the clerk that committed the violation was immediately terminated. He indicated that the ownership of Saxon Lanes has zero tolerance for these violations. Blesener noted the letter received from the owner of MGM Liquor explaining what happened as well as the procedures that were implemented to ensure that another violation does not occur. Mike Helling, MGM, reported that they card all customers that appear to be aged 40 or younger. He also reported that all his clerks are required to go through training. Helling reported that he has implemented a bonus system for the clerks, rewarding them for passing compliance checks. Helling requested thaC the Sheriff's Department come back into the store to inform the clerk when a compliance check is passed similar to how they handle Yobacco compliance checks. The City Administrator indicated that he will discuss this procedure with the Sheriff's Department. Chou Vang, Tierney's Liquors, was not sure why the violation occurred, indicating that the employee who sold to an underaged individual was a good employee. Vang noted that he also owns a liquor store in Roseville and has certificates from the Roseville Police Department commending him for the good job he does. Vang reported that he recently purchased an ID reader to assist clerks in verifying ages. The Council discussed the appropriate fine for these violations, expressing deep concern with the violations and the need Co provide the appropriate encouragement so that they do not occur again. Although there are been other violations at some of these specific businesses, the City Clerk noted ChaC these are first-time violations for each of the current business owners. IC was also noted that while the Council has stayed past administrative fines, the clerks who committed the violations have always been prosecuted criminally. The criminal prosecution typically includes a referral to ProjecC Remand and community service. If the Project Remand program is completed and there are no further violations, there is no criminal charge placed on the clerk's record. 18