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October 12,2021 Page 5 of 9 with these business owners.He indicated an empty building does the City no good and the City wanted this business to be successful. He commented after the security plan is submitted,he communicates when the plans are approved through an email to the business owner.If calls are generated from the event,tickets are not generally issued,but those at the event are told to fix it He indicated many times concerns arise because the back door is ajar. He commented further on the alcohol sales violation that occurred on the property.He reported the department works to educate the public on violations in order to bring properties into compliance. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked if the City had any other special event SUP's. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated not any that he was aware of,except for the New Brighton Community Center. Councilmember Abdulle questioned if the calls were coming from numerous people in the community or was the same person making complaints.Officer Hamdorf reported this was confidential information that he could not share with the public. Councilmember Abdulle commented this property had become clearly become a concern but noted he was willing to give them one more chance. He stated there may have been a lack of understanding as to what the City's requirements were and he appreciated how the City had been trying to work with the business owners. He encouraged the City Council to give these gentleman one more chance. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas inquired what liability the City would take on by not revoking the SUP,given the number of complaints this property has had. City Attorney Sonsalla stated there was no additional liability to the City giving the business owners another chance. Councilmember Allen anticipated that in order for this to work the property owner would have to be involved.He indicated it was disappointing that he was not in attendance.He stated without his willingness to work on the property,he did not see how this business would work. Councilmember Abdulle questioned what the City can do to address the trash and site concerns.Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported he would take the Council's direction as an official complaint and would look into the landscaping,grass and garbage concerns on this property. Councilmember Axberg asked how the business owners would be acting going forward versus how they have acted in the past when receiving complaints from the City.Mr.Amosu explained he has not received complaints in the past and anticipated these letters went to the property owner. Councilmember Dunsworth stated regardless of this,the business owners were aware of the conditions that must be followed in order to operate an SUP from this property. She questioned if certain groups were leading to louder events at the Mirage.Mr.Amosu stated this would depend on the size of the party. Councilmember Dunsworth reiterated that the City has tried to work with the business owners for the past three years and this was not working. She indicated this was not something the Council wanted to happen in New Brighton. Mr.Cooker asked if the COVID restrictions have relaxed enough that the New Brighton Public Safety Department would be available to provide security for his events.Officer Hamdorf commented the responsibility to ensure the events were closing at 12:30 a.m.or 1:00 a.m.and that the back door remained close fell to the business owners and not the Public Safety Department or other hired security personnel. He explained the business owners have to follow the rules within the SUP and stated he could not commit his officers to providing security for every event on this property. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas stated she has worked with many entrepreneurs and small business owners.She was thankful that these gentlemen want to run a business in New Brighton.She anticipated the original business plan has altered over time and encouraged the business owners to consider what type of shift has occurred. She reported the SUP has not altered and the business owners would still have to comply with these guidelines.She encouraged the business owners to be onsite to ensure all site safety procedures were being followed. Councilmember Abdulle stated the Mayor was getting to the points he was trying to make.He believed the City and its staff was very reasonable in trying to work with business owners in the community.He was of the opinion the business owners should be given a second chance,but asked if the business owners understood the rules. Mr.Cooker stated he understood the rules. Mr.Amosu indicated he understood and he would be following through. Councilmember Allen questioned if the SUP was revoked,could the applicants reapply. City Attorney