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October 12,2021 Page 3 of 9 A resident living on 478 Ninth Avenue NW,explained she lives right across from the restaurant.She reported she was concerned with the rubbish left on the site and noted the property looks like a dump. She recommended the site be cleaned up.She also understood the music was loud in the summer. Kelly Clapper,436 Ninth Avenue NW,reported she lived directly behind the Mirage. She indicated this property was disgusting. She commented there were people hiding behind the building and maintenance of the building was extremely poor.She encouraged the City to revoke this SUP in order to bring this property into compliance. Pedro Rother,490 Ninth Avenue NW,stated he lived slightly north of the Mirage. He indicated the music and bass coming from this business was a concern to him.He explained he does not like calling Public Safety but understood they have responded to the neighbors concerns.He commented he could support this business continuing to operate if they could control the sound. He stated this business was adjacent to homes and this business was no longer cognizant of this. Danny Doms,675 Fourth Avenue,commented he was speaking on behalf of his father who lived near the Mirage. He noted the grass on this property during the summer time was very long.He indicated this property had become a dump and he encouraged the City to take action. Fulli Cooker,Mirage representative,explained he began running this business in 2018.He noted he approached the City at that time and received guidance as far as what needs to be done.He commented he has engaged himself with a landlord that has not been good to people in the community and this was affecting him now.He indicated he has invested a great deal of money into the property and he would like to make things better.He stated the trash was the responsibility of the landlord but he was having to do this task because the landlord was not completing this task.He indicated he wanted to improve the property and the surrounding community.He explained whatever it takes,he was willing to do it in order to keep his business operational.He understood there has been noise complaints and he was working to get this under control.He stated he would also ensure that the rear door of the building was shut to keep the noise internal. Greg Amosu,Mirage representative,stated he has been a resident of New Brighton for the past 27 years.He discussed how he has been working with the City and Officer Hamdorf to bring this property into compliance. He requested the City give him and his partner a second chance. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked for additional comments, there were none. Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth, seconded by Councilmember Axberg to close the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried The Public Hearing was closed at 7:12 p.m. Councilmember Allen commented he lives relatively close to the Mirage.He noted on occasion he has noticed loud,late parties.He understood this has been a problem over the past several years. He was disappointed that the property owner was not in attendance to discuss this matter.He explained in order for this business to work,the owner of the property has to work with the tenants and this was not happening. He stated he has lived in his home since Tom purchased the property. He understood Tom has not been putting a lot of money into the property and the general upkeep has been rough.He indicated he wanted to make things work,but if the owner doesn't understand the rules,it would be tough to move forward. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked if the operators have the Special Use Permit,or the property owner. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported the property owner holds the SUP. City Attorney Somalia clarified the SUP runs with the property. Councilmember Dunsworth clarified that the Council was addressing the violations to the SUP and not the condition of the building. She noted separate complaints would have to be filed through code enforcement staff to address those concerns.Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported this was the case,but noted the Council could direct staff to address the garbage and site concerns.