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