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from date of commencement [March 1 - February 28, 1999]" #13 should read "The type and placement of imported soils shall be subject to the prior approval of the City Engineer". #16 should be clarified as to its intent and #20 should be amended to read: "All grading operations shall be conducted between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on weekdays only unless otherwise specifically approved by the City Administrator and/or his designee") approving the issuance of a conditional use permit based on Findings of Fact and declaring terms of permit to grade, export and import soils. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Beyer, Beahen, Peterson and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Abstain: Mayor Hardin. Case g'/: Investigation of Underage Liquor Sales Lighthouse Grill and Bar Police Chief Auspos stated that, as Council is aware, a previous case dealing with a liquor license application addressed an incident at the Lighthouse Grill and Bar alleging that there had occurred there the sale of alcohol to two minors. At the time this incident occurred on October 6, 1995, the license holder for the premises was Successful Concepts Development, Inc. (SCD, Inc.), d.b.a. Big Shots. SCD, Inc. at that time had a management agreement with Barnyard Entertainment, Inc. to conduct the management, and the d.b.a, name was changed to Lighthouse Grill and Bar. During this time period, Barnyard Entertainment, Inc. had submitted to the City, an application for an on- sale/Sunday liquor license at that location, and there was a background investigation in progress. Because of that investigation and, due to a lack of required information from Barnyard on their license application, further consideration of that application was tabled and the police report not accepted. He explained that the investigation into the alleged liquor sales to minors has been completed and the Ramsey City Prosecutor has denied the complaint. This denial is based on insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the vendor(s) committed a criminal act. Chief Auspos concurred with Mr. Fitzpatrick's opinion. City Attorney Goodrich elaborated that a thorough investigation had been made. Several individuals were spoken to and statements were obtained which led to Mr. Fitzpatrick's decision. He summarized the State Statutes pertinent to revocation of a liquor license. Mayor Hardin suggested that at this time, it might be a good idea to send letters to liquor establishments in Ramsey to remind them to follow laws and that Chief Auspos and City Administrator Schroeder should determine who the letters should come from. He also suggested a sting operation and that once plans for that are made, it should be reported back to Council. We need to let the establishments know that we take liquor licensing very seriously and would not hesitate to take action should a violation occur. Councilmember Beahen noted that in the report from City Prosecutor Fitzpatrick, it was noted that Martinson apparently "snuck by" the carder. She inquired of Mr. Carlson from the Lighthouse what will be done to assure that this type of incident will not happen again. Also, there should be emphasis on the fact that it is the responsibility of the establishment to make sure their patrons do not drink to the excess, then leave and cause an accident or death. Bob Carlson stated the Lighthouse does have a door man at the entrance to card people as they enter. He did not know how Martinson snuck by but that they will continue to have a doorman located at the door. He stated that the employees receive alcohol awareness training and that they do everything in their power to make sure overserving does not take City Council/November 28, 1995 Page 10 of 13