7B, Ordinance 2009-011 & 2009-012 of Chapter 5 Alcoholic Beverages

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before noon on a Sunday, 8 a.m. on the other six days. The updated code would have the same starting hours of sale for all days in the week. This change is based on current practices within the industry, as well as common requirements found in other Cities. 4. Administrative Fines (Section 500.18) — This section is the most notable change from the existing regulations. This section of the Code proposes to add administrative fines for violations to the State's minor consumption laws. In other words, if an establishment serves alcoholic beverages to a minor, the City can levy fines against the business. The fines increase with each violation, up to and including the revocation of the establishment's liquor license. The fines are stepped up if the business chooses to not participate in a City approved alcoholic beverage training course for its employees. The fines are being proposed to be added to the City's 2009 Fee Schedule. Recommendation Motion to Approve Ordinance 2009-011 to amend Chapter 5 of the City Code regarding Alcoholic Beverage Regulations as presented in the September 28, 2009, report to the City Council. Motion to Approve Publishing a Summary of Ordinance 2009-011. Motion to Approve Ordinance 2009-012 to amend Section III of the City's 2009 Fee Schedule to add administrative fines for violations to the State's minor consumption laws. Motion to Approve Publishing a Summary of Ordinance 2009-012 The ordinance changes require a 3/5 vote and the publication summaries require a 4/5 vote. Options 1. Approve the proposal as submitted. 2. Approve the proposal with changes. 3. Deny the proposal. 4. Table for additional information. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for September 28, 2009 Page 3 of 4 IlMetro-inet.uslardenhillslPlanningiPlanning Cases12009W9-015 Chapter 5 Alcoholic Beverages Amendment (Pending)W9-28-09 - Regular Meeting - Memo - Liquor Regulations. doc