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The second classification would be an "On -Sale B Tavern" type license that could be applied to some of the existing operations within Little Canada that do not meet the "On -Sale A Restaurant" licensing criteria. This category could allow future expansion of bar type operations without changing the definition of a "tavern" in the Ordinance. This would also allow existing operations to maintain their current status without requiring license review. Attached please find an Ordinance amendment addressing "On -Sale A Restaurant" and "On -Sale B Tavern" licenses for Council review and discussion. The "On -Sale A Restaurant" requirements are an attempt to attract a higher quality development with the issuance of new liquor licenses within the City. The "On -Sale B Tavern" requirements were designed to allow the existing (limited food serving) establishments to maintain their current status. This category will also allow the City to grant licenses to those establishments that do not meet the requirements of an "On -Sale A Restaurant ". CONCLUSION Our office would recommend the addition of a restaurant type liquor license to the City Ordinance to provide the opportunity for upscaled development in this area. Currently, the Ordinance allows for one blanket type of license that does not differentiate between the restaurant and bar type operations. To encourage the development of quality licensed businesses, our office would recommend the adoption of a second type of liquor license encouraging restaurant /bars with larger seating capacity and higher investment. The addition of a second category of liquor license would not adversely affect the existing bar type establishments within the City, while providing the opportunity to encourage higher quality development. cc: Annette Freeman Kris VanSchoonhoven Page 120