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City Council Meeting Minutes May 13, 1992 Page ten suggested a 3.2 Beer Permit for 30 days while he pursues the possibility of obtaining a permanent license for the area. The Clerk/Administrator noted that the City Attorney in a letter dated May 14, 1992 regarding 3.2 Beer Licenses for the Waterworks appeared to be of a different opinion. The City Attorney appeared to feel that Minnesota State Statue 34A.403, Subdivision 3 dealing with non-intoxicating malt liquor licenses does not appear to apply Mr. DeFoe's present situation since the ball fields are not included within the premises of the Waterworks Liquor License. The City Attorney did also advised in the letter that if Mr. DeFoe were to obtained an written opinion to the contrary from the Minnesota Liquor Control Board that he would re-examine the matter. A copy of the May 14, 1992 letter is on file with the Clerk/Administrator. Mayor Buckbee noted concern regarding possible police calls to the field. He advised that the cost incurred to the City for the police calls and attorney's fees may not be un-proportionate to the $45.00 for each three day period being proposed. Council member Dario expressed concern regarding policing the parking lot areas. Council member Pelton suggested that the licenses be issued for shorter periods of time and the licenses could be placed on the City Council consent agendas if no problems are arising from the sale of the 3.2 beer. She also suggested that Mr. DeFoe use paper cups versus plastic with regard to recycling. She also noted that Mr. DeFoe should contact the Circle Pines/Lexington Police Department to make sure that they are aware that he has obtaining the Temporary 3.2 Beer Permit/Licenses. Council member Wilharber advised that he had a concern regarding the control of the alcohol consumption and where it would take place. He noted that the current City Noise Ordinance reflects a cut off time of 1(1:00 p.m. and that this 10:00 p.m. deadline is also referred to in Ordinance #11 authorizing issuance of Temporary Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor Licenses. Mr. Wilharber noted that the Ordinance #11 appears to address temporary issuance of 3.2 beer permits which shall be no more than three days in length. He is concerned that having a license from May through September is a long time and may not be a good idea to issue such a long term license permit. The Clerk/Administrator shall double check with the City Attorney regarding the legality of issuing consecutive three day 3.2 beer permits.