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UNAPPROVED communications regarding the final report, all of which were positive. He stated that there would be a second public hearing on July 12, with members of the Streets Committee in attendance to answer questions at that time. H. Public Hearing 7:25: for Approval of Renewal of Intoxicating Liquor Licenses Mayor Coughlin opened the Public Hearing at 9:03 p.m. Assistant to the City Administrator Schmidt listed the six intoxicating liquor licenses up for renewal. She stated that three of the licenses were for off -sale intoxicating liquor establishments, and three for on -sale intoxicating liquor establishments. She stated that the background reports indicated that all of the utilities had been paid to date. She stated that they had received the Police Department Reports, and the fire inspections, although not finished, were currently being completed. She stated her understanding that one of the Council Members had questions regarding one of the licenses, and City Attorney Long had some information to provide on these as well. Mayor Coughlin closed the Public Hearing at 9:04 p.m. Council Member Thomason stated that she had received some comments from the public regarding Code violations and noise problems. She stated that there were concerns associated with the license renewal of the Robert's Off 10 establishment. She stated that she had spoken with some of the residents at that location who stated there were problems in regard to excessive noise and people in the streets after hours. She stated that the residents had indicated they would like to have some type of noise and privacy screening in place, specifically, a fence. She stated that the previous Council had requested that trees be planted to accomplish this, but these did not provide an effective buffer for either problem. She stated that the residents were not against the license renewal, but would like to have some assurance that the issue would be resolved. She stated that it was suggested the requirements could be connected with the license renewal process and asked City Attorney Long if he would address the issue. City Attorney Long stated that the City had ordinances in place, in particular the noise ordinance, which dealt with these types of problems. He stated that, as a condition of the license, compliance with the conditions of the ordinances was implicit. He stated the license could specify that, as a new requirement, the owner comply with specific issues. He stated that, in regard to screening or fencing, it was allowable to include these as a condition of the license. He stated that the complication arose in obtaining and drafting the specific conditions of the requirements through negotiations with the owner of the establishment. Council Member Marty stated that, of the three on -sale liquor establishments, the Robert's Off 10 was the only one that affected a residential area. He stated that he could see the possible need for action. Mayor Coughlin stated the only comments that he had heard were in regard to the front and rear doors of the establishment being left open, and the noise levels after normal hours. He stated that some of the residents were forced to keep their windows closed and run their air conditioners throughout the summer in order to cope with the excessive noise levels. He stated that the establishment was located in a somewhat residential area, and it was the owners' responsibility to be a good neighbor. Mayor Coughlin suggested a stipulation of the conditions include that the doors be closed during operating hours, in sensitivity to the noise levels in the neighborhood. 17 CA\ADMIN\MINUTES\CC\6-28-99.CC