HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1998-356CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 98-356
APPROVING 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
WEST MEDICINE LAKE COMMUNITY CLUB
WHEREAS, the West Medicine Lake Community Club, 1705 Forestview Lane North, has
submitted an application for renewal of an on -sale 3.2 malt liquor license; and
WHEREAS, all fees have been paid; and
WHEREAS, due to the nature of the business, the location of the business, and verified
complaints, the City Council desires to place conditions on the liquor license in order to protect
the health, safety, welfare, and quietude of the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the following conditions have been discussed and agreed to by representatives of
the Community Club and area residents at meetings held on March 14 and June 2.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Plymouth
approves issuance of an on -sale 3.2 percent malt liquor license for West Medicine Lake
Community Club, 1705 Forestview Lane North, for the period July 1, 1998, through June 30,
1999, with the following conditions (changes from previous conditions are indicated):
1. Hours. All events shall occur between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 10:00 p.m. on Sunday through
Thursday of each week. Hours for events shall be 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Fridays and
Saturdays, with the bar closing no later than 12:00 a.m. (midnight) on Friday and Saturday
evenings. All persons attending an event must be off the premises by the ending time and no
setup or teardown shall occur outside the permitted hours. However, three persons are permitted
to remain until 1:30 a.m. for the purposes of clean-up and tear -down activities, but noise
associated with these activities shall not be audible outside the club building.
2. Amplification. There shall be no outdoor use of devices such as bullhorns. All outdoor noise
shall be monitored by a decibel meter. There shall be no outdoor electronic amplification of
any kind allowed at any event at the club, with the exception of the 1998 Blue Grass
Festival.
3. Signage. No additional signage, whether temporary or permanent, shall be allowed near the
entrance to the Club. No balloons or other objects intended to call attention to the Club or an
event at the Club shall be allowed, including the intersection of 18th and Forestview Lane;
with the exception that one permanent directional sign for the Club will be erected at this
location by the City.
4. Professional Security. Professional Security satisfactory to the Plymouth Public Safety
Director shall be required at all special rental events as defined in these conditions.
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5. Special rental events. A special rental event shall consist of any event where alcohol is
served outside the building or where the total number of guests is more than 300 people. Notice
of special rental events must be provided to the City two weeks in advance of the event.
6. Calendar of Events. The Club shall monthly provide the immediate neighborhood and the
City with an updated calendar of club events, showing the approximate numbers of guests
expected and whether or not any portion of the events will be held outside.
7. Indoor Noise Levels. The Club shall cause indoor noise levels to be monitored with an
appropriate gauge. The Club shall cause windows facing the nearest neighbors to be filled with
insulating material to lessen the sound coming from inside the building.
8. Parking. No event shall be larger in size than can be accommodated by the existing off- street
parking area maintained by the Club.
9. List of Officers and Employees. The Club shall provide the City with a list of officers and
trustees each year and the names and phone numbers of any manager or employees of the Club.
10. At all rental events the Club shall ensure there is always one representative of the Club
on the premises at all times. (In order to ensure coverage, this may require the assignment
of two representatives.)
Adopted by the Plymouth City Council on June 24, 1998.