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Gustafson has inspected the site of the event and it is properly fenced. Staff is recommending approval of the license application and Chief Gustafson recommends that outdoor liquor sales and music cease at 9:00 p.m. versus 9:30 p.m. She noted that the license has been drafted accordingly. Gary Gruber, one of the owners of Diamonds, stated that since his case went into Council's packet, they rant into a dilemma with the Lions and parking on Mr. Pearson's property. Mr. Pearson rents that property and the owner does not want parking there. Therefore, we will be parking on our own property which would be the ball diamonds plus he said they would be asking for use of the easement for overflow of the property. (The easement is what was deeded back to the City for the future Riverdale.) He met with the Lions and they want to do this. We planned before that the Lions will charge a $3 parking fee and that would pay their expense and profit. Now the Lions will be helping at our property and we will donate $2 of each ticket sale to the Lions for their help. That would help both them and us. He noted there was a member of the Lions present and also a member from the entertainment company who puts up the lighting and sound. He added that they will also hire a security company. With regard to the recommendations, staff is recommending liquor and music cease at 9:00 p.m. He is in agreement with the liquor sales outside ceasing at 9:00 but asked if they could have a 30 minute window on the music which would allow for encores, etc. He reported that Joan Jett, the headliner, is scheduled to play from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. With regard to the insurance, it states that Diamond's needs to have insurance for one year. They do have insurance on the property and will be purchasing an additional rider. The rider is good for that day and it's in effect for 30 days and is also good for 18 months. The third recommendation was for providing police protection. He reiterated that they will be hiring Asia Security. They (Diamonds) have talked with Police Chief Gustafson as well as the security company. They (the security company) are bringing in 25 persons. Diamonds is also asking for Ramsey Police assistance in getting out to Highway #10, etc. He understood having to pay for the Police services from 9:30 to 10:30, for example, but not for the entire event. He felt that would be unnecessary. He was in agreement with negotiating something on that order and working with Chief Gustafson. Mr. Gruber noted that all outdoor liquor sales shall cease and it appears that this includes his patio. He commented that a lot of people like to sit on the patio and that it is normally open until 12:30 - 1:00 a.m. He stated that after everything settles down and things are back to adults only present, he wondered if he could then use his patio again. He understood that sales on the patio should stop for an hour or so. With regard to parking, Mr. Gruber suggested that they could accommodate 1,700 cars. With regard to people under 21, he reported that there would be bracelets identifying those 21 and over. City Attorney Goodrich suggested that if the City allows parking in the easement, then The Diamond's insurance must also cover this area and that they would hold harmless the City from any liability. Mr. Gruber responded that they have no problem with that. City Council/May 11, 1999 Page 11 of 18