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Council ProceedingsnA 2 City of New Brighton , Nov. 23,1976 James Bettenberg, attorney for John J. Welsch Co., Liq. Lic. spoke on behalf of the applicant. He stated that when the Stockmans license was reviewed in February 1975, one of the stated concerns was the increase in traffic that would be generated because of the restaurant. Mr. Bettenberg noted that since that time a shopping center had been proposed to the south of the restaurant and a traffic study had been conducted relative to the impact of that center on the traffic on Silver Lake Road and Mississippi. He stated that his understanding was that the study concluded that these roads were at 33/ of capacity and that with construction of the shopping center they would be at 39% of capacity. He added that the amount of traffic that would be generated by the restaurant in comparison with the shopping center would be insignificant. He stated that based on the information in the report the application was filed again. He noted that the applicant was qualified, that there were no negative police reports, that the personal character of the applicant was beyond reproach, that the applicant demonstrated fiscal capabilities and has demonstrated he could operate such facility. Motion by Fisher, seconded by Werdouschegg to receive Letter letter from Ellen and Paul Citron, dated Nov. 9, 1976 Citrons 5 ayes - 0 nayes- carried Motion by Werdouschegg, seconded by Hardt to receive Petition petition from residents in the area of 2550 Mississippi St. 5 ayes- 0 nayes- carried Stan Keller, 2848 Rice Creek Terrace, stated he was one of the neighborhood residents who had circulated the petition. He noted that while there was not time to canvass the entire area, all those approached signed the petition. He stated concern with the impact of the sale of liquor in the area, on children'.s safety, noting that children would have to pass in front of the restaurant to get to the park on the east side of Silver Lake Road. Ellen Citron, 2712 Rice Creek Terrace, stated opposition to the liquor license. She noted that the area was residential in character. She stated she did not clearly understand what was meant by 39/ of traffic capacity. She pointed out that it was her understanding that the shopping center would have its main entrance on Silver Lake Road and only a secondary entrance on Mississippi St. Mr. Bettenberg responded that the shopping center would have an entrance on Mississippi St. and noted that the traffic study was relative to Mississippi St. and Silver Lake Road. He further added that the restaurant access would be to Mississippi and not to 26th Avenue.