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4/1'7/84 Page -13- the:re was no liquor in site. The bartender did admit that he had been serving some people in the establishment. However that admission could not be used in prosecution. Councilwoman Morris expressed concern about how Council and police officers can enforce laws that are basic to liquor license renewals, and make it known emphatically to the owners these incidents will not be tolerated. Attorney Rautenstraus advised that similiar action could be taken as with a previous renewal, i.e. public hearing and reprimand. He suggested one action council should not take this evening would be to deny the appli- cation. If council should consider that, a public hearing should be held with the oppor- tunity for the applicant to present their case. Should council approve the application, they do have the right at any time to call it up for revocation hearing and at that time take evidence and testimony and determine whether the liquor license should be revoked at that time. Motion for a Public Hearing Councilwoman Morris moved that a public hearing be held on the renewal of the Track Inn liquor license so that Council can. discuss their concerns with the owner of the establishment and support our Police Officers in their efforts in enforcing the ordlinance that the City has. Councilman Woodson Conunented that he concurred with Council- woman Morris' concerns; but from what Chief Leesman had said there is nothing substantial now for prosecution of a case that the City Attorney could pursue . Councilwoman Morris responded that she was not: so much interested in the prosecution aspect but more in communications so that kind of action can be prevented. Mayor Meier Suggested that council renew the liquor license and that they be sent a written reprimand that if the same type of infractions as reported again occur prior to their.' liquor license renewal date, their license will be subject to revocation.