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-9- January 26, 1976
Mr. Bell: Establishments not all the same. Peak hours at different
times. There should be a difference. Perhaps this could be
deferred. If you are considering a cabaret increase, the number
of people should have a bearing. Square footage, seating capacity,
etc. would be a guide. Administrator Achen explained the
difference between the two proposals: the original was to
increase the on -sale from $3800 to $4500 flat fee, restaurant to
$100, cabaret square footage $1000 to $3500 approximately.
Takes into consideration $100 restaurant fee which is not very
high compared to the level of services. Increases this to $400
tonight and it eliminates cabaret and incorporates it in with
the on -sale liquor, dance hall not in proposal. Proposal tonight
eliminates the original proposal.
Mayor Johnson stated: 4600 square feet would pay $4700; 6200
square feet would pay $6350; 7200 square feet would pay $7100,
includes restaurant and intoxicating liquor and cabaret. Off -
sale would be additional, etc.
Mr. Bell: If you have a bowling alley how much of that would
be access?
Administrator Achen: This was considered. Lanes would not be.
There is a maximum of $10,000.
Mr. Bell: I will mention again that if possible we would like
this decision deferred.
Attorney Meyers: I do not find any authority for establishment of
license fees for shopping centers or apartment buildings.
The Council was polled:
Councilman Hodges: Take time to review these ordinances again
to make sure this is what we want. If we don't have income how
can we operate? We have a responsibility to our citizens with
the type of establishments we have here. Cannot back down.
Still like to look it over.
Councilman Baumgartner: Have to digest Mr. Bell's memo and the
comments. Make a decision later.
Councilman Pickar: Request for deferment is not unreasonable.
See that there is going to be an increase but exact amount isn't
set yet.
Councilman Shelquist: Reasonable both for us to give some
additional consideration and allow them to digest new proposals.
Will have to make a decision but not right now. Have the admini-
strator take into consideration scaling restaurant licenses based
on hours of operation, etc. Maximum annual fee for the liquor
and cabaret fee is $10,000. Don't agree with this. I feel that
way because at this point the businessmen probably feel they
are here and are at our mercy. Based on the expectation that