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Mounds View City Council June 26, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 17 Councilmember Flaherty said the hearing was postponed to give Mr. Waste an opportunity to address his neighbors' concerns. IIe stated he agrees with Councilmember Thomas that the liquor license should not be denied. IIe added he believes the public hearing is a good opportunity for Mr. Waste to address his neighbors' concerns. Mr. Waste replied that he had not done much to reduce the noise level in the last two weeks, but has made sure the doors are closed. Mr. Hutchinson added that closing the doors makes a big difference in the noise level and that Robert's management is attempting to react to the complaints appropriately. Mr. Joelberg said he has called the Police Department several times, but did not realize he could call 911 to report problems. He stated he had gotten the "run-around" from the Police Department. Mr. Hilger stated at the last meeting they asked the Police Chief to research the complaints and stated that he also did not know he was supposed to dial 911. Mayor Marty stated all of the police complaints all of the police complaints were available for review at the Council meeting. IIe stated he met with Mr. Waste during a similar situation and said Mr. Waste made several improvements, including planting bushes in front of the building. Mayor Marty stated he does not recall any complaints at the Council level and noted that the residents now know how to contact the police. He stated Mr. Waste has a history of stepping up to make improvements to the establishments. He noted the liquor license renewal process is in place so residents can speak to such issues. Mayor Marty stated he like Ms. Amundsen's idea about the decibel meter. He said the noise ordinance does specify a decibel level within a certain amount of feet. Councilmember Thomas stated she believes it is an audible range limit, not a decibel limit, and that there are legal issues surrounding decibel levels. Mayor Marty suggested said the Council determine if something more needs to be done and that it be discussed at a later date. IIe stated he does not believe in holding up the license. Councilmember Flaherty added that a decibel reading may help Robert's determine the appropriate volume of music. Councilmember Flaherty said a decibel level may help Robert's to determine the appropriate volume of the music. Mr. Joelberg stated they are not trying to stop the license, but they want the noise quieted and do not believe there should be a problem doing so.