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Regular meeting May 1, 2006 fair and equitable based on prior bids for similar work. Tech Electronics is our ongoing telecommunications contractor on all segments of our systems. #2 Public Hearing Date for Chicken Permit Ordinance — Mr. Ollendorff recommended 6:30 p.m. on May 22, 2006 in the Council Chambers for a public hearing on Municipal Code Section 6.04.025 Chickens – Permit Required Ms. Brungardt wanted to clarify that Item #2 on the Consent calendar was a pilot program which was to be reviewed after one year and was not sure when it was adopted. Ms. Brot said it was adopted on June 27, 2005. Ms. Brot said that there was a one year sunset on the permit but there was no date when the ordinance would expire: though not worded in the ordinance the intent was a one year pilot. Demolition Bid 1195 Belrue Avenue #3 — Out of seven invitations for bids only one met specifications. Commonwealth Construction’s bid of $16,719 was recommended, and will be billed to this property’s owner when demolition is completed. Picnic Beer License 6610 Delmar #4 — Mr. Ollendorff recommended approval for a picnic beer license on Leland adjacent to Vintage Vinyl during a special music event on May 13 from Noon to 10 p.m., as approved by the U. City Loop Special Business District Board. Mr. Price motioned for acceptance of the Consent calendar and was seconded by Mr. Sharpe, Jr. Motion was unanimously approved. Alcoholic Beverage License Policy for Restaurants AGENADA ITEM #2 — City Council policy had been to insist on “a lengthy period of observation of the restaurant operation before approving a license to sell alcoholic beverages.” In recent years City Council has made numerous exceptions to this policy which is not part of the city code requirements. On several occasions, according to the City Manager, this policy has blocked the attraction of new high quality restaurants to our community due to the investors not being willing to operate without alcoholic beverages for sale by the drink. It was recommended to revise the policy on a case by case system depending on the experiencew of the restaurant operators. The c hange, if approved, would modify or delete the lengthy period of observation before license may be granted by the Council. However the applicant would still need to appear before Counci lfor its approval or disapproval, upon their evaluation of reports given to them. Ms. Brot requested a written report from City Manager as to exactly what is presently the City’s policy, what the applicant has to prove and what the Council would need to Page 2