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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 14, 1997 informed the Council that the 7319 Lake Drive property is within 1000 feet of the Gethsemane United Methodist Church. The current Lino Lakes Liquor Code requires that no liquor establishments be located within 1000 feet of a church or school. Ms. Anderson recommended that the request by the Blaine American Legion Club #566 for a liquor license be denied. Mayor Landers invited American Legion members present in the audience to address the Council. Terry Randall, speaking on behalf of the American Legion Post 566, spoke about the philosophies of the Legion, as well as reference to numerous services and activities conducted by the Legion for the community. Dave Klosner, a resident of Lino Lakes, spoke on behalf of scholarships provided by the American Legion. Annette Gorman, 425 Forsham Lake Drive, expressed her opposition to the Legion's acquisition of a liquor license. Council Member Kuether brought up the fact that Ms. Gorman and members of her neighborhood had not received notice of this matter being on the Council's agenda. Mayor Landers stated that in order to allow the American Legion to operate from the location of the former B & E Furniture building the current ordinance regarding the 1000 -foot limit would have to be amended. Council Member Neal pointed out that considerable crime has taken place in the neighborhood where the Legion is seeking residence, and it was his feeling that the Legion would not promote such activity. Ms. Anderson informed the Council that she has been in contact with another resident of the neighborhood, and that everyone should have been informed. Council Member Neal suggested a motion waiving all ordinances and granting the American Legion's request. Mr. Schumacher informed him that the requirement would be to introduce an ordinance eliminating the 1000 setback issue. City Attorney Hawkins indicated that Code requires such be in writing. He suggested a motion directing Staff to prepare such an ordinance. Council Member Neal moved to grant the liquor license to the American Legion. For lack of a second, this motion died. Council Member Bergeson moved to deny the request for a beer license at 7319 Lake Drive. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Council Member Bergeson stated that the Council has no option but to deny the Legion's request based upon the current Ordinance. Motion carried with Council Member Kuether abstaining and Council Member Neal voting no. 16 •: •