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City Council Minutes July 14, 2003 ............................. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. CARRIED 4-0. Page 2 THE MOTION 4. Open Mike Jeff Gongoll, President of the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce, was in attendance to thank the City Council and the city for their efforts in helping make the Fourth of July event at Lake Orono a success. Mayor I41inzing expressed her thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the event. 5.1. Presentation of Life Saving Medals Police Chief Jeff Beahen stated that on June 29, 2003 Officers Peterson and Besser responded to a medical at 21308 Vernon Street on a report of a possible heart attack. The victim, Stephen Bolstad of Minnetonka, went into cardiac arrest. Mr. Beahen explained that neighbors Pat and Bill Redman came to the victim's aid and performed CPR until officers arrived. Officers applied their AED and shocked Mr. Bolstad four times, restoring both his pulse and his respiration. Mr. Bolstad was transported to the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. Mr. Beahen stated that the quick actions of Pat and Bill Redman were instrumental in sustaining the victim until officers could arrive on the scene. Mr. Beahen presented Pat and Bill Redman along with Officers Peterson and Besser with the Elk River Police Department Life Saving Medal. Mr. Bolstad was in attendance and expressed his thanks to Pat and Bill Redman and to Officers Peterson and Besser for saving his life. 5.2. Consider Ordinance Amendment to &dlow for 2:00 a.m. Closing for Liquor Establishments City Administrator Pat I41aers stated that new state law allows municipalities to change their local ordinances to allow for the 2:00 a.m. closing of on-sale liquor establishments. Mr. I41aers stated that when this item was discussed at the June 23, 2003 meeting, the idea of competition between Elk River establishments and establishments in other cities came up. Police Chief Beahen stated that he has been in contact with Andover, Anoka, and Ramsey and they are taking no action at this time. Mr. I41aers indicated that letters were sent to local liquor establishments and an ad was placed in the octar NezvJ' informing residents and businesses of this meeting, giving them an opportunity to voice concerns or comments. Mr. I41aers stated that the city has not received any feedback from residents or businesses. Councilmember Tveite stated that he is leery about being the only city in the area to allow the 2:00 a.m. bar closing and doesn't believe Elk River should rush into it. Councilmember I4uester stated that she could see proceeding with the 2:00 a.m. closing if the city had any requests from liquor establishments but since the city has received none, she stated that can't see moving forward at this point.