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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 24, 2016 Page 24 City Attorney Gaughan further noted that this situation went beyond a second violation, but that it occurred with respect to non-compliance training records for manager/trainers, both outlined as repeat violations in 2014 and 2016. As seconder to the motion, Councilmember Willmus concurred with the find- ings outlined by Councilmember Etten and City Attorney Gaughan, and spoke in support of those findings. At the request of Councilmembers, City Attorney Gaughan reviewed the notice requirements for suspension; and appeal process for the establishment if they chose to file. Under these circumstances, Mr. Gaughan laid out two options: the suspension to take place at a date far enough in advance that ten-day notice re- quirements per city code are met and coordinated with the proposed suspension period. Mr. Gaughan advised that if an appeal was filed, the motion would initi- ate the process to set a hearing date and provide notice of the proposed ten-day suspension, based on past violations of a similar sort. Mr. Gaughan noted once the findings were provided to the establishment in writing, the suspension period could not take place until after the ten-day notice period, as outlined in the city’s liquor ordinance. Lt. Rosand noted this had been past practice, to allow a ten-day grace period to al- low a firm to file for a hearing, but asked City Attorney Gaughan to provide that documentation for the file. City Attorney Gaughan suggested bringing back written findings and penalty pro- visions to the next City Council meeting. With Mayor Roe noting that was the November 7, 2016 meeting, at which time 2017 liquor license renewals would also be considered, discussion ensued as to the process and preferred action specific to this violation and future consideration of a 2017 renewal of the liquor license. Mayor Roe reiterated and outlined the procedure for allowing a hearing process based on tonight’s motion for a ten-day suspension and findings as noted; and subsequent 2017 license renewal for this establishment. Mayor Roe opined it should be made clear that as part of consideration for renewal, the City Council wanted to see a clear, written action plan on steps Smashburger proposes for go- ing forward should the City Council decide to renew their liquor license. Lt. Rosand duly noted that request. Councilmember Willmus reiterated consideration of any renewal would be sepa- rate from and regardless of this action currently before the City Council. Roll Call