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<br />B. Laurelwood Club Lease - Manager read portion of a letter recei ved from Hale
<br />Thompson-,- attorney for Dorothy Johnson, 'holder of the Laure1wood Club lease.
<br />The letter indicates an extension of'90 days beyond the present termination date
<br />of April 10, 1972 would enable Mrs. Johnson to liquidate her present obligations
<br />and give time for possible transfer of the present liquor license to another
<br />location. Manager said itis hoped to find an operation to go into the Laurel-
<br />wood building which will be compatible with the golf course facility and that
<br />it is hoped if any extension is granted it will not extend beyond July 1, 1972.
<br />He said it is recognized there is some basis for consideration of an extension
<br />in that Mrs. Johnson does have financial' probl'ems and has ob.iously been making
<br />efforts to find another ,location.
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<br />Mrs. Bea1 moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the staff negotiate an extension
<br />of the lease period not to exceed 90 days ,from April 10, 1972. Motion carried
<br />unanimously.
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<br />Hale Thompson, attorney for Mrs. Johnson, explained Mrs. Johnson's position in requesting
<br />an extension for operation of the Club with the present closing hours of 2:30 a.m. He
<br />said at the end of 90 days the Club will be closed, but to impose the cost of off-duty
<br />police or to require earlier closing hours will defeat the purpose of allowing Mrs.Johnson
<br />to leave with some financial stability. He submitted signatures of several neighbors who
<br />are not, too concerned about, the Club's operation,' and' asked the Council's favorable con-
<br />sideration,of,the 90-day extension.
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<br />Speaking in favor of allowing the present operation of the Club to continue and having no
<br />complaint with regard to the operation other than cars kicking up loose gravel from the
<br />parking lot were Philip Tillman, 1810 East 27th Avenue; Paul Bogen, 2350 Columbia Street;
<br />John Leahy, 2041 East ,26th Avenue;' David ,Hess, ,2359 Columbia Street; John Feuerbach,
<br />2644 Columb:na ,Street; 'Stoddard Malarkey,' 2075 East 27th Avenue.
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<br />Speaking_against the continued operation and making com~laint because of the noise, danger
<br />to children from speeding cars, inappropriate location of this type' of facility in a resi-
<br />dential neighborhood, and length of time Council has had these complaints under con-
<br />sideration'were John Shepherd, 1765 East 26th Avenue; Mrs. -Luckey; 2693.Chula Vista
<br />Boulevard; Charles Archer, _2695 ~Columbia Street; ,Mrs. 'Johri Beck, ',2655 Chula Vista
<br />Boulevard; ,James Klonoski, 2795 Central Boulevard; Frank Gordinier, 2641 Columbia Street.
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<br />Manager again reviewed history of the Q.ub and its operation, and the City's desire
<br />to find a refreshment concession for the Club which will be compatible with operation
<br />of the golf course. He noted letters opposing-a 90-day extension received from
<br />Clifford L. Coristan'ce ,1760 'East 27th Avenue ,and L. D. Leslie, 2690 VanNess Street'.
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<br />Councilman Williams wondered whether the Club would close no later than midnight if
<br />the Council grants the 90 extension; otherwise he felt there would have to be a time
<br />limit set for the termination of the lease under the present closing hours. Mrs. Beal
<br />felt the Council could express the opinion that 90 ,days is too long, and ask the staff
<br />to work with the lessee to close the Club as quickly as possible. Mr. Hershner sug-
<br />gested possibility of , pursuing the suugestion of the lessee's employing off-duty
<br />patrolmen to help in controlling the parking lot noise until July 1, whichwould:be
<br />the absolute deadline.
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<br />Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the Club be required to close
<br />no later than those hours permitted for other taverns in the community (1:00 a.m.)
<br />or earlie~, with a 90~day limit.
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<br />Manager ,in'reply to Councilman Teague :said the 'occupant is now in the building on verbal
<br />agreement and it would seem if the lessee did not abide by City's terms then the Club
<br />could be closed.
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<br />Councilman ,McDonald asked whether the ~City is le'gally able to enforce closing at 1,:00 a.m.
<br />when the lessee has the type liquor license permitting her to' 'stay open, until 2: 30 a. m.
<br />Manager replied only if the lessee agrees to do so; the choice would be closing at 1:00 a.m.
<br />or vacating-the premises.. It 'was explained that :the State controls the liquor'license,
<br />but the City controls use of the building. ' ,
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<br />Councilman Teague suggested a shorter extension of time for the lease rather than
<br />putting a restriction on closing hours because of the amount of business in'the later
<br />hours and impact on' the lessee's income. "
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<br />Mr. Thompson said restricting to 1:00 a.m. would pretty well defeat the purpose of a
<br />time extension, and suggested a 60-day'extension of the lease instead.
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<br />Mr. Williams;'withconsent of the second, Mrs. Beal, withdrew his motion.
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<br />Mrs. Beal,moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to direct staff to extend the
<br />present ,lease' to 2: 30 a. m. on June 11, 1972. Motion carried unanimously .
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