ITEM 3.2D1TrEM _2
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
November 5,, 2012
'6:00 PM
Call to Order.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp called the meeting to order at 5:34 PM.
Roll Call: mayor Jessica Stuckamp; uncilmemb r : Vern Heldner, Dan Sch rb r, Doug
Schroeder and Tone D rk nwald. Staff; Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Daniel .icht, City
Planner; and Sandy Lind of is r, Special Licensing, Andy MacArthur, City Attorney aria
telephone until 6.301
,11 Review Liquor License Ordinance..
City Administrator 3 has n Informed the Mayor and C uncilmennb rs that this meeting was
about is g 's City Code regarding hours of operation for liquor establishments in the City of
Otsego. City Attorney Andy MacArthur was present via teleconference, City Administrator
Johnson stated that the City has been notified that Cowboy ,hack's has been staying open and
searing liquor past the allowed hours of operation. It was noted that in order for an
establishment to stay open until 2am, an application for Optional 2am Liquor License needs to
be applied for, signed by the City Clerk and sent to the State for approval. Cowboy .hack's does
not have this license nor have they applied for one.
The City Code currently does not allow tam closing time, City Attorney MacArthur stated that
non -intoxicating and intoxicating malt liquors have to have the same hours of operation in
accordance with State Statutes. These hours would need to be clarified in the City Code as well
as to change then to allow a tam closing time, Mayor St ck mp, asked if Cowboy .hack's would
be fined from the State for not having this license. City Administrator 3 has n said they could
be fined up t $2,000 for this violation and that they could also be fined up to $2,000 by the
City, Coundimember Sch rber asked how we know they aro serving liquor until 2 m.
ounciimemb r Schroeder said that Boondox was losing customers who have said they were
going over to Cowboy 3 ck's for "night caps'. Bo ndex has also sent some of their employees
over to Cowboy ,hack's who have brought back liquor sales receipts that reflect the violated
serving time.
Mayor Stkarnp suggested getting input from all the local liquor establishments by Friday
November 9, 2012 to see if they would be interested in the 2am. closing time. Administrator
Johnson gill tally to Sheriff Hagerty and Sergeant Walker to get their input. Mayor Stockamp
stated she would like the Police Commission to provide input to the Councils City Administrator
Johnson indicated that the State will be informing Cowboy ,hack's tomorrow that they are net
allowed to be open until tarn The City Council directed that this item be on the November 13,
2012 City Council Meeting for additional discussion and action.
2. Any other items.
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Mayor St ckam asked about the Otsego retail group's activities. City Administrator 3ohnson
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stated the group is considering forming a Business Association with its unique name and logo
The City would not be part of the Association. There is an effort to market the area during the
"Black Friday" event if that fits with Target's opening tiano. Ultimately, the Business Association
would like to create group banners and signs along the retail area to help create an identity.
The Council indicated its support for City logo signage in the area. City Administrator Johnson
stated the group is awaref the City's support of logo signage for the area and she would again
convey that message to the group. It was agreed that this Business Commission should attend
a future Administrative Subcommittee meeting to discuss this further before the proposal i
presented to the full Council.
3, Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CN! Scharberr All in
favor. Adjourned at 634 PM.
ATTEST:
Tauri Loll, City Clerk
Mayor Jessica Stockamp
*Immediately following the adjournment of the City Council meeting at 6:00 PM,