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Liquor Ordinance May 19, 1998 page 4 SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO THE LIQUOR ORDINANCE To facilitate discussion for the first reading of the ordinance, here is a summary of the proposed changes included in Ordinance 13 -99. The ordinance itself also is attached. After discussion at the work session tonight, I will insert into the ordinance the chosen option regarding the separation from and definition of schools. A full green sheet and complete ordinance will be sent to you Friday in time for the Monday meeting. 701.02 Subd. 9 Reserve two on -sale licenses for restaurants in the Town Center and reserve one license for a restaurant in the I -35E commercial area. The reserved licenses would be only for restaurants seating a minimum of 50 guests at one time and that get at least 50% of gross revenues from non - alcohol sales. (After discussion at the work session and based on comments from the City Attorney, I've raised the seating minimum from 40 to 50 and added a reference to a map that will show the areas for the reserved licenses.) 701.03 Clarification that patio, garden, or sidewalk service areas must be described on the license application. Such outdoor areas will require a conditional use permit. 701.04 Removes the list of fees from the liquor ordinance and creates a separate fee schedule that can be amended by resolution. 701.05 Subd. 1 The investigation fee is increased from $150 to $250 for individuals, and from $300 to $500 for partnerships and corporations. Another change clarifies that investigations of license applicants by the City will be done through the Public Safety Director. 701.05 Subd. 1.a. Adds new paragraph stating that the business must allow police, fire, and health inspections of the premises. 701.05 Subd. 4 Removes the requirement that a corporate license applicant must have a City resident as a manager. 701.06 resident. Removes the requirement that any license applicant must be a City 701.07 Subd. 2 Removes the requirement that a new business must be in operation for six months before it can get a liquor license.