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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 22, 2000 Council Member Carlson inquired about the new fee schedule and if it will apply in this case. Staff advised the Club Fee has not changed. Council Member Reinert moved to approve application for new liquor club license for the American Legion Post 566, as presented. Council Member Carlson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consider 2000 Liquor License Renewals (3/5 Vote Required), Ry-Chel Gaustad — Staff advised the 2000 liquor licenses are scheduled to be renewed, effective July 1, 2000. Eight (8) licensees tendered applications for the renewal process. In comparison to past years, the City Clerk's office took the initiative to simplify the application process. By condensing the information and making other adjustments on the application, 1-1/2 hours was eliminated from the processing time. The expected time to complete the past application process was approximately two (2) hours. Several liquor licensees noted the new liquor license renewal process was warranted and welcomed. The following reflects the new time changes made to the liquor license renewal process: Item Time to C Application 15 Certificate of Insurance Liquor License Payment Total Time to Process Informati mutes 1, :11Q es The City staff works in conjunction with ent of Safety, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division to ensure com. ' . ate and City standards. The City staff verifies property tax and liquor payment, . n . i nal investigations, City Code compliance, and brings outstanding concerns t• r oun 's attention. The State requires City approval prior to their investigation and auth •rder for the State to complete their process, they request the City to submit the req work 30 days prior to the liquor license renewal. Staff referred to a sprea eat depicts the status of each license holder. It was noted that all license holders, except t 49 Club, have submitted the required information. Unfortunately, without the 49 Club's information, the City Clerk's office is unable to determine the status of the establishment. Therefore, City Clerk's Office recommended the 49 Club be removed from Council's consideration until appropriate information is submitted from the establishment. The Administration Director expressed concern regarding the pending aspect of some of the establishments. He suggested this item wait until the next Council meeting. Staff advised the Police Department has been notified and they have no concerns regarding the establishments. Council Member Reinert inquired about the City notifying the 49 Club regarding their application. Staff advised they have contacted the applicants several times. All the applicants excluding the 49 4