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City Council Minutes October 18, 1999 Page 3 e DIRECTING ITS EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; AND PROVIDING FOR ITS PAYMENT. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4.3. Consider Calling Administrative Hearina for Liauor Violation Police Chief Tom Zerwas stated that in recent liquor license compliance check, only one Elk River establishment sold alcohol to a minor. He explained that since grant monies were used to conduct the "sting" operation, the city must take action against the violator or it will be done by the state. Chief Zerwas stated that since the city has not taken action against violations in the past, other than a reprimand, he felt it would not be fair to impose a harsh penalty on the violator. He requested that the City Council set an administrative hearing for November 8 and serve the violator notice of the hearing. Chief Zerwas also asked that the City Council consider the draft resolution attached to the staff report regarding sanctions for future liquor law violations. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO CALL AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING FOR THE LIQUOR LICENSE VIOLATION ON NOVEMBER 8,1999, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SERVE DADDY O'S NOTICE OF THIS HEARING. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION 4-0. e The City Council and staff discussed the penalties proposed in the draft resolution. Council member Motin stated his support for strong penalties. Councilmember Dietz felt that the first violation should carry a $500 fine, the second violation $1,000, and revocation of the liquor license for the third violation. Mayor Klinzing, Councilmembers Motin and Thompson concurred. Council member Motin asked if the revocation would be permanent. City Administrator Pat Klaers stated he was unsure and would have the City Clerk research this question, but that he thought the applicant would have an opportunity to reapply after a given time period. The Council was in agreement to consider the resolution at a future meeting. 4.4. Discussion on Huntina Restrictions and Ordinance e Chief Zerwas stated that a request was received to allow hunting around Pintail Ponds, which is owned by Riverside Development, and the Larry and Carol Turner property north of Pintail Ponds. He explained that even though the property is zoned R1 e, hunting has been allowed by the City Council, due to the fact the area is largely undeveloped and no homes have been constructed in Trott Brook at this time. Chief Zerwas stated that, if directed by the City Council, he would be comfortable to allow hunting this year in the area shown in "yellow" on the map attached to his memo dated October 14,1999. He asked the council to also consider directing the Park and Recreation Commission to evaluate the existing hunting ordinance. He felt there may be areas in which hunting could be allowed by special permit to control deer and wild game populations. Chief Zerwas stated that there may also be areas in which hunting is not allowed but may be suitable for bow hunting. He felt that if the city does not take steps to prevent deer overpopulation now, the end result will be increased deer/motor vehicle accidents.