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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION mL Y 21,2003 2 . Liquor License - Optional 2:00 a.m. Closinl!: Cynthia Y ounl!: - Deputv Clerk/HR Director Ms. Young said the Minnesota Legislature passed legislation to allow for the sale of alcoholic beverages on the liquor licensed premises until 2:00 a.m. on all days of the week effective July 1, 2003. She said several Arden Hills licensee's had approached staff requesting the Council adopt an amendment to the current ordinance which would follow the newly adopted statutory guideline. Mr. Grant Lindemeyer Lindey's Steak House Mr. Lindemeyer said although his establishment would most likely not be serving alcoholic beverages at 2:00 a.ill. every night, he supported the proposed amendment in order for other establishments to remain competitive with those in the surrounding communities. Ms. Kim Cossack . Blue Fox Bar and Grill Ms. Cossack echoed Mr. Lindemeyer's comments, further stating she felt her establishment could lose a vital customer base if the 2:00 a.m. amendment were not adopted. Mr. Jack Welch Big Ten Supper Club Mr. Welch agreed with the rationale provided by the previous licensee's and added he also wanted the opportunity to stay competitive with his competitor's and requested the Council approve the amendment to the ordinance as quickly as possible, stating the more time that passes, the more customers he would lose. In response to concerns about the necessity for additional police protection Councilmernber Grant stated the current contract with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department provided for one squad, twenty-four hours, seven days a week in Arden Hills with back-up provided if necessary. . Councilmember Larson expressed his support to amend the current ordinance from 1 :00 a.ill. closing to 2:00 a.ill. as stated in the recently adopted legislation.