City Council Study Session Summary 2014 08 26

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City Council Study Session Summary August 26, 2014 Page 2 of 5 Therehas been some turnover on the Board but those still on the LLA are experienced. The LLA works well with and has a good relationship with the Police Department. They also appreciate Carol Hanson, Deputy City Clerk who is their staff liaison. There are rumors of a whiskey distillery opening. Council asked if this presented any special requirements. Chair Carlson said it would be a different license for a distillery. He said a distillery would be an interesting addition. Carlson explained that a brew pub is restaurant which brews beer and can also serve other alcohol. Brew pub license is approved locally by LLA before licensing by the State. Manufacturing breweries have no food requirement, but usually have tasting rooms. Brewery license is State issued with no local licensing approval. There is a lot of brewery activity in Colorado. Carlson said the LLA has had no complaints involving recreational marijuana sales. Council member Lipton stated the LLA has done a great job working well with the business community and working to educate the community. Council member Dalton said the Police Department and LLA have done an outstanding job. Deputy City Clerk Hanson said she very happy there are experienced people serving on the LLA and appreciates their knowledge. Update/Discussion Legal Committee: Council member Jeff Lipton gave an overview of the recent Legal Committee meeting. The Committee had not met for more than a year. Current members are Council members Lipton, Moss and Loo. They were joined in the meeting by City Manager Fleming and Acting Deputy City Manager Muth and Attorney Sam Light. The Committee discussed the role and responsibilities of the Committee and whether the Committee was necessary. The Committee decided they could provide a useful purpose reviewing legal policy issues for City and potential areas that need more granular attention than can be provided by the full Council. Theydiscussed legal settlement and litigation issues. The full Council has been informed of pending issues through confidential memorandum from City Attorney. This process seems to be working well and does not need to change. They had a discussion on the issue of legal liability and defense costs for City staff, board and commission volunteers, and Council members. The Committee agreed to have Sam and Malcolm investigate what City policies would need to be updated to provide broader coverage. They also reviewed several other municipal policies and agreed that Ft. Collins would provide an example of what might be appropriate.