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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 25, 2014 REQUEST Blesener noted the under the Liquor Ordinance, the City has only one TEXT On -Sale Liquor License available and it is an On -Sale Restaurant License. AMENDMENT He noted that the City has received a request to amend the Code to TO LIQUOR provide for an On -Sale Liquor License for the operation of a bar and CODE live music venue. Blesener noted that the City's intent in creating the On - Sale Restaurant License was to attract a hotel and upscale restaurant. The City Administrator agreed that the Council's hope in creating the On - Sale Restaurant License was to attract a high quality restaurant. He pointed out that Porterhouse holds an On -Sale Restaurant License, and the Council amended the Code several years ago to add the second On -Sale Restaurant License. The Administrator pointed out that On -Sale Liquor Licenses tend to generate police calls. The Administrator noted that the On -Sale Restaurant License is essentially for a restaurant that serves alcohol versus the On -Sale License which can be a bar that serves food. The City Planner reported that he looked at the materials submitted by Chris Gnetz, who is proposing Voodoo Live, from a zoning standpoint. He indicated that from a preliminary review standpoint the proposal would require 190 parking spaces under the Code. The Planner noted that there are 180 spaces available for both shopping centers. The Planner noted that 45 of these parking spaces are adjacent to the senior housing buildings immediately to the north. Blesener noted that the lack of parking would raise an issue with all the other businesses in the area. He also indicated that the Voodoo Live concept does not meet the intent of the On -Sale Restaurant License. The Planner indicated that the primary function of Voodoo Live would not appear to be a restaurant. Mike Miranowski, reported that he is the General Manager of The Myth, and representing Chris Gnetz this evening. Miranowski reported that The Miles Group, owners of the shopping centers, are working with other businesses in the area to contract for off-site parking. Blesener noted that the type of business proposed would not meet the qualifications for the On -Sale Restaurant License. Miranowski indicated that they could attempt to change the business plan to provide for 60% of gross yearly sales in food and 40% in liquor. Miranowski reported that the purpose of meeting with the Council this evening is to determine whether or not the Council would be willing to change the Liquor Code and provide an On -Sale Liquor License. 15