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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
August 24, 1999
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Council Work Session, June 16, 1999 - 3:30 PM in Council Chambers
Council present: Lehman, Thornberry, Champion, Vanderhoef, O'Donnell, Norton.
Council absent: Kubby
Staff present: Helling, Karr :
Others present as noted on attached sign-in sheet.
Tapes: 99-69, Both Sides (Audio/Tape Problem)
A transcription is available in the City Clerk's office.
Asst. City Manager Helling reviewed options being discussed by the Stepping Up Committee.
Julie Phye, Stepping Up Coordinator, outlined the goal of the program.
Individuals present discussed:
· Drink specials/happy hours
Advertising
Promoting
· Allowing people under 21 in bars
· Restricting number of licenses and/or within a certain area
· Binge drinking
· Representation by bar/restaurant owners on the Stepping Up Committee
· Enforcement of existing ordinances
· Educating on risks
· Personal responsibility
· Liability/Dram Shop issues
· Bar Checks
· Stricter legislation for underage offenders
Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Attachment: Sign In Sheet
clerk\ws616.doc