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Session 1904 December 15, 2003 Commission findings indicate the plans provides off-street parking and loading in accordance with standards in the Ordinance, Mr. Ollendorff said. A review of the plans revealed eight parking spaces, altogether. Mr. Munkel said that plans for this property have come before the Council three times previously, and now it is time to approve the application. Mr. Wagner called for the question. Mayor Adams called for the vote to approve the plan and it was passed unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #3 - Liquor License - 8631 Olive Blvd. The owners of a new restaurant in Jeffrey Plaza request a license to sell all types of intoxicating liquor by the drink including Sunday sales. The applicant appears to have an acceptable background for this type of business. City Council's past policy has been to require a six month observation period for a new restaurant before allowing alcoholic beverage sales. Earlier approval has been granted if the applicant has a substantial restaurant/liquor operation experience. In this instance the applicants have experience in the food service and bartending industry but not as owners or business operators. City Council also has the option of scheduling a public hearing before making a decision on this application. My recommendation would be that the City Council observe the restaurant operation for at least a couple of months and then call a public hearing so that neighbors can report on their experience with this business. The City Council also has the option either now or later of granting a license for beer only or beer and wine as an alternative to a full liquor license. Ms. Colquitt moved to approve the application with a six-month observation period, before granting a liquor license, and Mr. Munkel seconded the motion. The applicant, Tammy Romer, said she has a good history of serving alcohol. Ms. Welsch said she preferred offering a three-month's beer and wine license and will vote against the measure before the Council. Mr. Wagner suggested an amendment to the provision allowing six month's observation and allowing the serving of wine. Mayor Adams explained that a liquor license is issued, or it is not; there is no temporary liquor license. Mr. Wagner supports a beer and wine license to start. Ms. Welsch moved to amend Councilmember Colquitt's proposal by offering a three month's wine and liquor license as opposed to a six month period with no liquor license. Mayor Adams explained that according to the law of the State of Missouri, it is not possible to attach a time-frame to a beer and wine license; one is issued or it is not. Instead, the caveat would be, after a reasonable amount of time and if the Council feels it is justified, the applicant can return with or without prejudice to apply for a full liquor license. Mayor Adams reviewed parliamentary procedure with Ms. Welsch, who then amended Ms. Colquitt's motion to allow this applicant to have a beer and wine license immediately. Mr. Wagner seconded the motion. Ms. Colquitt did not accept Ms. Welsch's amendment as friendly. Mayor Adams noted that there has been a motion to amend and a second, so a vote on the amendment was Page 5