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Anderson asked if i~his could be discussed at the <br />Study Session scheduled for this week to look at <br />issues a little moire in depth. "I certainly <br />don't want this to be construed as my thought of <br />denial or approve in any case, but it is important <br />for us to look into." <br />Mohr supported Anderson's suggestion to table the <br />decision until the next Council Meeting with the <br />opportunity to discuss some of the issues involved <br />at this week's Study Session. Mohr stated that it <br />is very important from the safety aspect; and it is <br />a very sensitive issue in terms of what the real <br />mission is and the expectations are without changing <br />the nature of the attitude and approach that have <br />been successfully developed over the past years. <br />Anderson moved that this issue be table until <br />Council's next meeting. Mohr seconded. Unanimous. <br />INFORMATION/DISCUSSION - ELIMINATION OF STATE LIQUOR ENFORCEMENT <br />PROGRAM Hundley stated that late last month, the City was <br />informed of the complete elimination of the Liquor <br />Enforcement Division of the Colorado Department of <br />Revenue. Council received a copy of a letter from <br />the Director of the Liquor Enforcement Division <br />regarding this elimination. Inasmuch as no state <br />assistance can be expected in enforcing local <br />licensed establishments, Hundley felt it important <br />to make Council aware of the potential increased <br />burden on the Louisville Police Department of this <br />program elimination„ <br />Leesman commented that the initial licensing <br />probably will not b~=_ affected. It would appear that <br />the area most likely to be affected would be during <br />the time of an investigation. This is the main area <br />that the State has Yiad staff cutbacks. <br />Anderson commented that there is no place to go for <br />training now nor resources to help with the <br />investigations of crime relating to liquor licensed <br />establishments. <br />Ferris explained that the State office is still <br />staffed with those people qualified to answer <br />questions and assist. with application information. <br />The cutbacks are in the area of implementation - <br />cities will have to provide the manpower necessary <br />to conduct investigations and find new sources for <br />training. Ferris and Leesman felt that various <br />organizations such as the City Clerks Associations <br />and various police associations will most likely <br />implement support systems for their members. <br />7 <br />