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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 10, 2002 Mr. Arhip indicated his manager was present this evening to further address this issue. Ms. Mary Claire Olson, Manager of Lakes Liquor, noted the establishment has been in compliance for the past year since the date of the violation. She stated when new employees are hired she has a representative of the Police Department make a presentation on compliance issues. She stated all the current employees have passed their compliancy checks and noted she offers the employees a $50 bonus for doing so. She stated it would never be the intent of Lakes Liquor to sell alcohol to minors. Mayor Bergeson questioned whether the recommendation was consistent with other action taken against compliance violators in the past. Sergeant Rausch stated, per Police Chief Dave Pecchia, this was the case. Councilmember Carlson questioned why it took over one year since the time of the actual violation to hold this hearing. Sergeant Rausch explained it was necessary ait until certain records were expunged in civil court. He indicated in the future the intent was <1 +ld these types of hearings every three months as necessary. Mayor Bergeson noted the recommendation of Sergeant Ra whether they had a different recommendation regarding t made. questioned Councilmembers No other recommendations were Mayor Bergeson moved to impose the following ® - against Lakes Liquor for the May 4, 2001 violation of Lino Lakes Ordinance 701: 1. Two-day liquor license suspensio 2. The City posts notice of closing. 3. $1,500 financial penalty, wit 1 i - ng refundable due to no same or similar offenses having occurred in the past a ate of the violation, for a total financial penalty of $500. 4. Require all employe m� ��erv;®or to attend server training. 5. Mandatory liquor cod s • ok t be available to all employees at all times. Councilmember Carlson second the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bergeson requested when City staff would recommend the dates for the two-day liquor license suspension. City Clerk Blair stated she would have the recommended dates available at the next City Council Work Session. City Administrator Waite Smith noted in the past City staff has selected the dates for the suspension, discussed the dates with the owner of the establishment, then notified City Council of the selected dates.