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and would like to know the rationale from the sale of food and liquor. Mr. Wagner commented that this was the first he had heard of this and that he did not really understand the business targeted or why they want this. He said he would like to see this, if defeated, done so without prejudice in the event they want to return with the same request. He thinks they need to explain to the Council why this is a good idea. Mr. Ollendorff advised the Council that they can ask for a public hearing if they are not sure what to do. Mr. Sharpe said his concern is the same as Ms. Brot's. He would prefer to defeat it, but would also like a better explanation of the concept. Mayor Adams added that there is a move to sell liquor at theatre venues across the country and there is at least one if not more in the Saint Louis area that does so. A corporation usually runs the business for the cinema. Ms. Brot is concerned that someone without experience would be selling drinks. Teenagers go to movies. She really does not want to be next to anyone who has been drinking and she is opposed to the whole idea. Mr. Wagner reiterated that he urged the Council to defeat this without prejudice, so the burden is on the applicant to return with an explanation. Mayor Adams stressed there had been a motion a second to approve the measure. The question was called. There were seven NAY votes, so the motion was defeated without prejudice. Laura Resnick, 6563 Delmar, stated that liquor is big business and they are desperately trying to keep the Tivoli open. They would consider restricting the sale of liquor such as after midnight when the audience tends to be younger. She did get a petition from everyone that was 200' from her front door. She says her patrons ask and want liquor. Mr. Sharpe asked Ms. Resnick why she believes that her patrons want it? She says that they ask for it and her staff have found empty bottles in the seats. Mr. Wagner asked her about the type of alcohol to be served, and she responded beer and wine, served from a bar on wheels, in containers. He wondered if the containers would be allowed in the viewing section of the theatre. Mr. Ollendorff stated that he thought the rule has to be more than 50% other than alcohol, but he will verify and report back. Ms. Welsch would like to see more information regarding the sales figures in the application - food, for example. Mr. Sharpe was concerned about liquor adding a negative element. Mr. Wagner said that the rule is 50% food, 50% liquor. We want balance, not bars. He was adamant that with the loud student problems in his neighborhood ,that liquor and students would not mix. They are notorious and cause a great deal of noise. This would simply aggravate the problem. Carol Rossel, 7407 Teasdale Avenue, said that it would be nice to be able to obtain a drink at the movies and she does not see what the problem is with the suggestion. It is something that is done at "upscale, art theatres.” Ms. Welsch requested that Mr. Ollendorff c1arify the ordinance. Mr. Ollendorff will do that. The motion failed unanimously without prejudice. AGENDA ITEM # 6 – Heman Pool Management The City Manager advised that the City assumed management of the pool as of last Friday and there were plans for a smooth take-over from Midwest Pools, returning Administration to the city.