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March 12,2024 Page 3 of 6 remain in place provided conditions of the SUP were followed, that noise violations did not exceed agreed upon thresholds, and that no unlicensed sales of liquor would occur moving forward. Since October 2023, the establishment has unfortunately been documented violating their pledge to discontinue unlicensed liquor sales multiple times. There are currently five criminal charges pending against the business for these infractions. Staff reviewed the SUP conditions with the Council and offered a detailed history of operations for the Mirage Banquet Hall. It was noted the event center operated from 2011 to 2018 without concern. However, after 2018 there have been numerous noise complaints. She provided further details regarding the matter before the Council and recommended the revocation of the existing SUP for the Mirage Banquet Hall. Motion by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Abdulle to open the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried The Public Hearing was opened at 6:58 p.m. Bill Green,resident of trailer patio,explained there were nights he could not get to sleep because of the noise coming from the event center.He stated his wife had to get up for work at 6:00 a.m.for work.He indicated his only recourse was to call the cops.He stated he wanted this place shut down because they were not following the rules. Danny Dahms,675 4th Avenue,reported his parents live at 478 9th Avenue which was right behind the event center.He indicated his mother was very concerned about the noise.He discussed how the noise from the event center was spilling out to the adjacent homes,especially when the doors were open. He commented on how the grounds were filled with trash and noted the property was not mowed once last year. He asked that the Council take action on order to stop the event center operations. Pat Rother,490 9th Avenue NW,stated he was the twin brother of Pedro Rother.He explained he was concerned with what has been going on at the Mirage since 2018 and more recently in 2021.He reported the new information from staff was very revealing.He indicated he was concerned about the activity that was occurring.He commented on how the bass from the event center was heard throughout the neighborhood. He recommended a more concerted decision regarding this property,especially those who have been given a second chance and were still not conforming to City requirements.He stated he wanted to see some accountability because he had complaint fatigue. Foley Cooker,part owner of Mirage Banquet Hall,discussed how he had worked to address the concerns of the City that were raised in 2021.He explained Mirage is a banquet hall and he does his best to inform the renters to be on the same page.He indicated he tries to ensure the noise does not go out into the neighborhood and that the rules are being followed.He stated he has never heard about the display license until October of 2023 when the City brought in people from St Paul with the alcohol department He indicated he was not aware that he needed a security plan.He reported he only recently learned that he was not in compliance,after speaking with Bridget,that the people selling liquor on the premises do not have the required license to serve. He explained when he learned this information he acquired three different vendors that have proper licensing. He indicated he was not in the process to sell alcohol,but rather the banquet hall was used for birthday parties and weddings.He requested he be allowed to get back in the community because he has invested a great deal of money in the site.He stated his intention was not to be a nuisance in the community,but rather he wanted to see a return on his investment.He commented on how the landlord has not been helpful and he was having to hire someone to mow the property. Gregory Pedro Amusu explained he has been a resident ofNew Brighton for the past 40 years.He stated when the event space was open,he brought in a partner to see how to address the concerns.He commented on how events are planned and stated alcohol was not to be sold in the space.He reported when the Department of Alcohol came to the space,he showed Bridget the certificates he has in place.He was informed by Bridget to only use Caterers licensed to provide alcohol. However,he noted he had three