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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,June 18, 2012 Page 15 Finance Director Chris Miller briefly reviewed the request as detailed in the RCA dated June 18, 2012. Mr. Miller noted the differences in recently ap- proved legislation (Attachment C) and current City Code. Mr. Miller advised that representatives of Pour Decisions Brewery were present to speak. Pour Decisions Brewery Representatives Mr. Haun reviewed issues for this request specific to their brewery establish- ment and future operations at 1744 Terrace Drive. Mr. Haun reiterated their objectives in seeking this City Code revision and fu- ture business model for their establishment. Discussion among Councilmembers and representatives of Pour Decision Brewery included preferred hours of operation and limitation of those hours, with representatives seeking hours for growler sales and tour times, with more hours on weekends versus weekdays (e.g. 4:00— 10:00 p.m.); intent of the facil- ity to not serve as a sports bar; and seating and parking capacity based on City Code. Willmus moved, Johnson seconded, approving a motion to schedule a Public Hearing for July 16, 2012 at 6:00 p.m., to consider amending City Code, Chap- ter 302 to establish an on-sale brewer taproom liquor license category. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus; Johnson; Roe; Pust; and McGehee. Nays: None. Regarding the second area of discussion to consider the number of off-sale li- censes in Roseville, Councilmember Johnson apologized that he had not yet been able to complete his due diligence, and was therefore not prepared to pro- vide a presentation tonight. Mayor Roe invited public comment specific to the number of off-sale licenses in Roseville. Public Comment Steve Burwell, Fairview Wine and Spirits,2579 Fairview As a proprietor of the establishment for twenty-seven (27) years, Mr. Burwell expressed his lack of understanding in why this issue was coming forward. While unsure of the right number, Mr. Burwell opined that the established ten (10) licenses had served the City well so far, and should continue to do so. Mr. Burwell cautioned that any increase in that number would cause financial hard- ship to existing stores and their market share in a community with an older de- mographic. Mr. Burwell stated that people didn't frequent liquor stores now as they did in the past; and given the number of restrictions placed on liquor stores by state and local government (e.g. what can and cannot be sold in conjunction MMMMEMEMEMENIMMEIMMEI