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City Council Meeting Minutes August 15, 2023 Page 6 of 7 ORDINANCE NO. 1855, SERIES 2023 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5.08 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING ART GALLERY PERMITS — 2ND READING — PUBLIC HEARING (advertised Daily Camera 816123) Mayor Maloney introduced the item and opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk Genny Kline stated the legislature recently passed a bill that allows retail establishments to serve complimentary alcoholic beverages on their premises for up to 24 special events each year. This bill amended state statute which previously limited this type of permit to Art Galleries. The Louisville Municipal Code needs to be amended to include this new license type. The Code modifications will replicate those in state statute. This request was presented to the Local Licensing Authority at their July 24, 2023 meeting and they expressed no concerns regarding this new license. The State has set the fee for this application at $25.00 Public Comment — None. Councilmember Hamlington asked if the businesses that might offer more risky events, such as rock climbing would take on this risk or if the ordinance should outline such issues. Deputy Clerk Kline stated that risk is taken on by the business and they are responsible for knowing the risks. Councilmember Dickinson asked if the 24 times per year could be changed to weekly. Deputy Clerk Kline stated that would not be an allowed given how the state rules are written. Public Comment — None. Mayor Maloney closed the public hearing. MOTION: Councilmember Dickinson moved to approve Ordinance No. 1855, Series 2023; seconded by Councilmember Most. VOTE: Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT None. COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS AND IDENTIFICATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Maloney asked to move the budget and work plan discussion to September 12 and cancel the scheduled August 22 meeting. Everyone agreed to the change.