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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 11, 1997 Council Member Kuether moved to approve Resolution No. 97 - 93, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 93 can be found at the end of these minutes. OLD BUSINESS - None. NEW BUSINESS Acknowledging Petition Against Ware Road Improvement Project, Marilyn Anderson - Ms. Anderson explained that on June 23, 1997 a public hearing was held regarding this project. The 60 -day waiting period will end on August 23, 1997. On July 31, 1997 she received two petitions regarding the Ware Road improvement project. One petition against the project contains 37 signatures (or 75% of the owners). There are 20 property owners proposed to be assessed. The second petition contains 10 signatures. She verified the signatures on the petitions as being those of registered City voters. No action is being requested at this time. Consideration of Approving Liquor License for Blaine American Legion Club #566, Marilyn Anderson - Ms. Anderson reviewed the Blaine Legion Club's original application for a liquor license for the B & E building. The police department conducted its investigation, finding nothing that would prevent the issuance of a liquor license. However, it was subsequently determined that the B & E building is within 1000 feet of Gethsemane Methodist Church, and the liquor license was denied. Ms. Anderson explained that the Blaine Legion Club now has entered into a purchase agreement • with the owners of 416 Lilac Street, and has requested that its liquor license application be transferred to that site which is on the southeast corner of Lilac Street and 4th Avenue, across from the prison facility. Discussion followed regarding whether a building at the prison qualifies as a school. If it does, a license for the 416 Lilac Street site would also be denied, because there is only 891 feet between the front door at 416 Lilac Street and the building on the prison grounds. Ms. Anderson discussed this matter with Mr. Hawkins, City Attorney. He opined that the prison building would not be considered a school as described in the City Code. Therefore, 416 Lilac Street is eligible for issuance of a liquor license. Considering the above, Ms. Anderson recommended approval of this liquor license. Council Member Neal moved that the Blaine American Legion Club #566 liquor license be granted for 416 Lilac Street. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Lyden voting no and Council Member Kuether abstaining. Data Practices Issues, Mayor Landers - Mayor Landers read the following summary of correspondence from Attorney Ann Goering: The City hired an attorney to provide it with advice in respect to involving city employees. The City was under the impression that it was required to record meetings. private data the closed •