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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 28, 2008 Page 24 thus creating the need to hold a hearing for that specific request. However, Mayor Klausing suggested that the discussion be held on a broader realm in considera- tion of the health, safety and welfare underpinnings, and rationale for whether the ordinance should be amended for another 1-2 licenses. Councilmember Pust opined that tonight's discussion was public; and expressed her willingness to have that discussion at this time. Councilmember Pust opined that, while not having the materials previously referenced by Councilmember Ih- lan on other community comparisons and their regulation criteria, she recalled that 10 was a high average based on population, and opined that since it took 23 years to reach 10 licenses, she didn't find any particular reason to increase to 11 or 12 licenses. Councilmember Pust opined that her perception is that the market was making the rules, and that an applicant interested in obtaining a license should buy one from an existing licensee. Councilmember Pust opined that in this highly-regulated industry, it provided some social good, but also created a lot of public harm, and its regulation was justified throughout the country. Mayor Klausing expressed his personal interest in further discussions of this is- sue. No action taken. 13. Business Items -Presentations, Discussions a. Ordinance Amending Section 103.06, Filling A Council Vacancy City Councilmember Dan Roe reviewed proposed draft ordinance language to change the City's special election provision to broaden its use to cover any type of vacancy, rather than the current limitation to cases when a Councilmember as- sumed anincompatible office. Councilmembers referenced agenda packet materials and correspondence, as well as public comment received to-date. Discussion included what was being attempted for correction in the proposed or- dinance language for election of Councilmembers by the electorate rather than appointed by elected officials; timing for special elections and representing the will of citizens; voter turnout based on timing of special elections; reasonable campaign lengths; and consideration of alternate language as proposed in written comment from Councilmember Ihlan included in the packet materials. Councilmembers Pust and Willmus spoke in support of Councilmember Roe's proposed language in general. Roe moved, Pust seconded, enactment of Ordinance No. 1373 entitled, "An Ordi- nance Amending Title 1, Section 103.06, Filling A Council Vacancy."