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unds View City Council lar Meeting Page Six June 24, 1991 Mayor Linke stated that all licenses should be approved contingent upon completion of requirements or corrections within 30 days of the date of their approval. Mr. Ron Michna stated that his belief regarding the liquor licensing was that when legislature set up the Sunday Sales for food establishments it was meant that these establishments sell food all week in order to sell liquor on Sunday. Councilmember Blanchard also stated that the intent was that these establishments serve food as well as the sale of liquor. Mayor Linke stated that in the past the City had required these establishments to submit a menu. Samantha Orduno, City Admininstrator, commented that she had walked into Robert's Off 10 at approximately 5:00 p.m, today and noticed there was no one sitting at the tables. Orduno asked for a menu and was advised that there are no menus. Orduno was also advised that they sometimes have hot dogs on Sundays. Mr. Bill Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, stated that the City has heard the same complaints year after year regarding Robert's Off 10. Mr. Frits stated the City should take a stand and not issue a license until the ~tablishment was in conformance; don't issue under contingency. Mayor Linke stated that Mr. Waste has little control aver activities beyond his property. Linke also stated that in regards to the signs, they have nothing to do with his license, nor does the berm. These are more safety issues and zoning issues rather than licensing issues. Mayor Linke appreciates the comments from the residents and these are things to keep in mind when Mr. Waste advises the City of his outdoor concerts. City Attorney Karney advised the Council that these licensees are required to meet certain conditions in order to obtain a license such as insurance, current property taxes, current utilities , fire inspections, and health inspections. These are minor issues and the City would be setting itself up for a lawsuit if it did not allow these licensees to have a period of time to meet these conditions. Councilmember Quick further stated that the City did deny a license in the past and was sued by the establishment. The City did win in that suit, but the circumstances were very different and involved more than just the licensing requirements. City Attorney Karney explained that these comments that are being heard from the residents regarding the establishments are complaints rather than factors that would affect the license for the establishment. These complaints should be reported to the Police Department and then to the City ~orney's office. The complaints are not grounds for taking away a sense from an establishment.