Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2014 02 24

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Local Licensing Authority Minutes January 27, 2014 Page 6 of 7 establishments by the State Liquor Enforcement, as a result of the compliance checks conducted in September, was included in the packet. Hanson reported copies of the agreements were available should Authority members wish to see them. Council has passed legislation which would allow the two current medical marijuana centers to convert to retail. To date, the City Clerk’s office has not received notification either business has applied for conversion. Hanson reported on a discussion with Mr. Tennessen concerning packet delivery. He asked if the packet could be delivered electronically. Since it can be, Hanson asked if any other members wished to have their packet delivered that way. Hughes and Tennessen would like it delivered electronically, the other members preferred a paper copy. Carlson thanked Ms. Hanson for the report on the state compliance checks and explained what had occurred to the new members. Carlson reminded Authority members of the class the police department offers for seller/servers and encouraged members to attend. Tennessen reported he had attended the class in the past. Authority Attorney’s Report Authority Attorney Light reported in addition to the pamphlet included on Open Government and Ethics, members of City boards are required to attend training concerning the same. He suggestedthe pamphlet as a good resource in answeringquestions about how the City operates. Attorney Light reported on proposed state legislation which might affect the Authority. There is a proposal concerning fines in lieu and extending the days of suspension that can be converted to a fine.A bill to give more local control on liquor establishments hours of operation has also been proposed. Carlson noted local control on hours will be interesting if passed and wondered what unintentional consequences might arise. Carlson noted a bill had already been postponed indefinitely concerning craft distilleries and operation of their tasting rooms. Attorney Light welcomed the new members along with the re-appointed members. He thanked all Authority members for their service to the City. Authority Comment Rommelfanger expressed his disappointment concerning the Authority not being able to issue sanctions on a state issued manufacturing license (Gravity Brewing) located in the City. Tennessen asked if the same were true for Twelve Degree. Carlson responded Twelve Degree is a brew pub license which local authorities have authority over.