HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000033_pg036Albert Hartinger felt that this was not true because there has never been an arrest
in his building and he has never had any violation of the Dram Shop Law.
Mayor Neisen added that three police officers on two separate occasions have been
injured and required medical treatment at the Launching Pad since the first of the
year. One officer has still not come back to work since his injury at least five
days ago. He wondered if this was a sign of more to come. Chief Grabowski explained
the last incident adding that the parking lot was so jammed that a car called to assist
the officer break up the fight could not get to him.
Mayor Neisen said that ever since the back door incident which involved leaving the
back door open creating noise and a neighborhood nuisance behind the premises for
which the owners were warned and subsequently tagged, the management of the establish-
ment has grown progressively worse. What the police tell the owners seems to float
over their heads. He said the blame for actions lie with the owners and other persons
actions do not make them innocent.
MS (Neisen- Hodges) To suspend the intoxicating liquor license of the Launching Pad
for one week from 8 A.M., April 22nd to 8 A.M., April 29th due to violations of
Municipal Code Chapter 100.08.
Mr. Hartke asked if the Council was suspending the license summarily or under notifi-
cation served under Chapter 100. Attorney Meyers answered under Chapter 100.12.
Mayor Neisen asked if Mr. Hartke was acting as counsel for the owners. A thirty
second recess was requested, after which Mr. Hartke stated that he was now acting as
counsel for the Hartingers. He suggested that the Council either continue the hearing
to give the Hartingers time to prepare for the charges, or not impose the suspension
unless an additional violation occurs, or since a large part of the problem stems
from the rock band down in the basement that they suspend the operation of the
downstairs for one week.
Attorney Meyers added several points: First, that the ID question was not the ruling
question in this matter. Second, that the owners are responsible, that it is not
Titan's license or right to operate that is an issue. Third, that one reason
not allowing City police officers to act as checkers, is to avoid "egg on the face"
during incidents such as what is being discussed. Lastly, that increased enforcement
expenses leads to increased license fees.
Mayor Neisen felt that the owners were not forceful enough in enforcing rules and
policies. Mr. Hartke felt that one problem was the different standards between
communities, also the difference in human nature and the difficulty in legislating
moral tastes. He felt that the suspension was severe and that it could be the
undoing of a business because overhead and staffing expenses continue.
A role call vote was then taken of the Council. MP (Pickar, Baumgartner, Johnson,
Hodges, Neisen). 5 Ayes
Council took up additional business at 9:12 P.M.
MSP (Johnson - Pickar) To approve the subdivision request of Lee Liljengren on behalf
of Smith Trucking subdividing approximately eight acres from Lot 3, Block 1, Mounds
View Industrial Park. 5 Ayes