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City of Centerville <br />City Council Meeting <br />August 13, 2008 <br />6. Pulled for Discussion -Kelly's Request for Temporary Event Permit & Temporary <br />Enlargement of Serving Alcohol on Premise (Au u.~ st 16, 2008 <br />Councilmember Broussard-Vickers expressed concern regarding Kelly's diagram, with the <br />note stating that all gates in the outdoor area would be bolted shut. She recommended that <br />they should be required to keep at least one gate open on each side and have them staffed. <br />Councilmember Broussard-Vickers stated if that issue was resolved, she would support <br />approval of the request. <br />Mayor Capra inquired whether the temporary serving of alcohol outdoors would be a <br />problem. <br />Councilmember Lee replied that the mixed drinks are usually sold inside. Only the beer <br />would be sold outside. <br />Legal Counsel Spector stated that the City Council has the authority to approve this <br />request. <br />Motion made by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member <br />Lee, to approve Kelly's request for temporary event permit and temporary <br />enlargement of serving alcohol on premise (August 16, 2008), with the modification <br />that at least one gate would be left open on each side and staffed. All in favor. <br />Motion passed unanimously. <br />VL AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES <br />Police Update <br />Sgt. Pat Aldridge provided the Council with an update of the police activities. Some of the <br />highlights were: <br />- The police apprehended the Skate Park vandal and the suspects responsible for the <br />vehicle thefts. <br />- The National Night Out was very successful. Centerville had 5 parties that were a <br />good size. The gathering at Willow Circle doubled in size from last year, with over <br />100 people in attendance. Sgt. Aldridge stated that those who put the Willow Circle <br />event together did an outstanding job. <br />- Minnesota's Little League Baseball Championship was held in Circle Pines. <br />- The police have new ticket writers in their squad, and the speed trailer is being used. <br />- There were 8 forfeitures sold at the last auction, for a total of $4,000. <br />- Problem orientated policing experience - It will be more intense and will have better <br />documentation. <br />- There were 180 traffic stops, but only 10% were ticketed. The police are being <br />lenient right now because of the new speed changes. <br />- There were 2 DWI arrests -One of which was with a stolen vehicle. <br />- Sgt. Aldridge worked the Street Dance, which was uneventful. <br />Page 4 of 9 <br />