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Regular Session 1941 December 6, 2004 Adams said it was necessary to interject his position and he asked if the teaching facility is not to be located at Ruth Park, then where could it be located? Mayor Adams asserted there is need to improve the golf course at Ruth Park and he supports both the driving range and the teaching center. Ms. Brungardt, who is liaison to the Park Commission, said she had toured Ruth Park Golf Course and has paid attention to views of citizens on this issue. She noted that tonight the game was referred to as "an industry" but she is focused upon it as a "kind of simplicity" with historical feel and obvious needs for care. She paid careful attention to the Park Commissioners and feels somewhat "torn" over this decision. She understands the need for change but not the rush. She sees the issue of funding as relevant and concerns the Council as managers of the City budget. She also noted that the concepts of "teaching center" and "driving range" were used interchangeably, but they are "profoundly different things." The driving range makes a different impact on a community than that of a teaching facility. She said that "Asking us to consider a teaching facility [is] actually asking [us] to consider a driving range." A careful look at this issue is needed, so at this time she opposes the plan for a driving range in Ruth Park. Mayor Adams said in the past there was a philosophy that the golf course would generate revenue to maintain itself. Mr. Ollendorff said auditors advised that Ruth Park Golf Course be set up as an enterprise fund during the 1980's and has operated that way ever since. Mr. Wagner moved to deny the proposed driving range part of the Master Plan and Ms. Brot seconded. There were six votes in favor of denial and one vote against (Mayor Adams.) Agenda Item Number Six - Package Liquor License for 8041 Olive Boulevard An application has been received and reviewed for the sale of all types of intoxicating liquor by the package at retail (a full package liquor store) at the Olive Farmers Market. A background and records check indicates that the applicant is eligible for consideration by the City Council. The city policy of many years standing is not to grant any additional licenses for alcoholic beverages of all types there are already plenty of locations to serve the public convenience. Such full liquor licenses have also been restricted to large supermarkets while smaller stores were given licenses for beer only or beer and wine. Before any such licenses have been granted the City Council has usually called for a public hearing. Council has also required submission of a site plan showing the limits on alcoholic beverage sale and displays. If the City council still believes that we have adequate alcoholic beverage package sales locations, you may deny this application at this time. If Council wishes to give this application further consideration, the City Manager recommended that action be postponed pending voluntary submission or a site plan and the scheduling of a public hearing. Page 8