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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, December 15, 2008 Page 17 Klausing moved, Roe seconded, APPROVAL of the renewal of the previously applied for liquor licenses for the 2009 calendar year, for Fuddruckers Restaurant, 2740 N Snelling Avenue. Roll Call Ayes: Ihlan; Willmus; Pust; Roe; and Klausing. Nays: None. Klausing moved, Pust seconded, APPROVAL the previously applied for liquor li- cense renewals for the 2009 calendar year, for Green Mill Restaurant, 145 Rose- dale Mall. Roll Call Ayes: Ihlan; Willmus; Pust; Roe; and Klausing. Nays: None. Klausing moved, Roe seconded, APPROVAL of the previously applied for re- newal of the Liquor Licenses for the 2009 calendar year, for Davanni's Restau- rant, 1905 W Perimeter Drive. Councilmember Roe spoke in support of the motion, noting that he had taken into account further penalty for their violation being imposed. Councilmember Roe spoke in further support of future discussion and review of various policy aspects. Public Comment John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn opined that businesses should be fully aware of standards for re- newal, and applying common sense standards, in addition to the attitude exhibited by Davanni's at multiple public hearings and local management's lack of interest in selling alcohol, but corporate management dictating alcohol sales. Mr. Ky- sylyczyn opined that there was a lack of respect for the law in general from the li- cense holder, and that this was a consideration that the Council should give weight to in renewals, based on gut instinct, not specific written City Code. Applicant, Roxanne Zehrer, General Manager of Davanni's-Roseville Ms. Zehrer opined that, to say Davanni's didn't care was a gross understatement. Ms. Zehrer noted that their establishment sold little beer, and employed many be- tween the ages of 18 and 21 years old. Ms. Zehrer advised that they did the train- ing and submitted the paperwork and were told that this was sufficient; however, she noted that it was unfortunate that there was asix-month period before the first beer sale situation. Ms. Zehrer assured Councilmembers that she had performed a sales analysis of beer sales on an annual basis, and that it was extremely minimal. Ms. Zehrer reiterated that Davanni's took their business, the violation, and their position in the community very seriously. Ms. Zehrer advised that she was a resi- dent o~ the Roseville community, that she had teenage children and was con- cerned for their safety, and noted that they were held at the same level on the