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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-OCTOBER 19, 2009 8 1 E: Alcohol Ordinance (cont.) City Planner Beekman explained how an informational class could be offered to servers to prevent underage liquor sales. She noted this training could also be done online. At this time, it would be left up to the business to decide which option was the best, though the City would review programs to determine if they are acceptable. She explained that she did run this by the Ramsey County Sheriff as well. Mayor Harpstead suggested this training be left up to the judgment of the City to see if the establishment and its employees meet the standard of certification. He noted that he was pleased with the changes made to the document. Further discussion ensued regarding the alcohol ordinance regulations and license revocation process. Councilmember Holden indicated her only concern at this time was if the documentation could be falsified or misdated to show compliance. City Planner Beekman indicated establishments would be checked randomly twice a year. If the proper documentation was not already on file at the City, they would be subject to the higher fines. Councilmember Holmes stated she was in favor of going with the Linde's suggestion, of five violations in three years. Mayor Harpstead suggested the fine schedule included $1,500 fee and be subject to license revocation. He noted the purpose of the fee schedule was to get the attention of the business owner, to take action with their staff, and reduce risks to the community. Councilmember Holden suggested the revocation information be removed as this was a fee schedule and that an asterisk be put in its place with a comment down below explaining how the matter will be addressed. It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to bring the Alcohol Ordinance back to Council at their next meeting with the above-mentioned changes.