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COUNCIL MINUTES May 26, 2009 APPROVED 46 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, AL ROLEK 47 48 There was no report from the Finance Department. 49 50 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH 51 52 3A) Consideration of Resolution No. 09-32, providing for a finding of violation of the 53 City Code and imposing penalties against Jason's Bobby & Steve's Auto World 54 55 City Clerk Bartell reported that previous to this evening's meeting, the council held a liquor 56 compliance hearing to review the Police Department's report and recommendation relative to 57 beer code compliance violation. Jason's Bobby & Steve's Auto World at 7090 21St Av was 58 found to have violated the city's regulations and a penalty of$1,500 and a ten-day suspension 59 (stayed for one year without another violation)was recommended by both the Police Department 60 and the City Council. Based on that recommendation, staff is presenting Resolution No. 09-32 61 imposing said penalty. 62 63 Jason Snyder, owner (in partnership) of Jason's Bobby & Steve's Auto World. Mr. Snyder told 64 the council that that he understands that they are reluctant to waiver from the Best Practices Grid 65 however he believes that is a mistake. Every situation is different and the seriousness of the 66 situation is very much recognized by him. He is taking steps at the business to avoid having this 67 happen again. He requests special consideration on the fine; that the fine be stayed, or a 68 reduction of the amount or extra time to pay it. There is not a lot of money in the sale of 3.2 beer �.69 at his establishment. The council discussed but took no action on the time frame under which the 70 fine must be paid. 71 72 The council discussed the importance of being consistent in handling these violations. It is 73 important to stick with the Best Practices Grid. 74 75 Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve Resolution No. 09-32 as presented. Council 76 Member Gallup seconded the motion. Motion carried. 77 78 3B) Contract with Personnel Decisions Inc. for City Administrator search. 79 80 Administrator Tesch reported that the council is considering a contract providing for the services 81 of Mr. Harry Brull to assist in the city's search and hiring of a new city administrator. 82 83 Council Member Gallup moved to approve the contract with Personnel Decisions Inc. as 84 presented. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried. 85 86 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAVE PECCHIA 87 88 4A) Consideration of Resolution No. 09-35, accepting a $200 donation from Residential 89 Mortgage Group's "Refer a Friend, Build your Community" program, Dave 90 Pecchia 2