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I-A-2 Mr. Bradley expressed concern over the number of liquor licenses in relation to per capita, noting an interest in the number ap- plied for, the number denied, and the number in the city. He noted a fear that every liquor license which came before the Council was recommended and wondered if the area was becoming saturated. Mayor Keller replied the State limits the number of licenses that the OLCC can grant within the state, and said it was not relevant to this issue, but should be brought up at-a Committee-of-the-Whole meeting. Vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously with all Council members present voting aye. 2. [1 Comedor, 301 Oakway Mall (RMB--new outlet); La Cuncina, Inc., Frank Bucher, President Manager reviewed the OLCC report indicating there were two ob- jectors, two nonobjectors and one non-committal responses of residents in the neighborhood. Staff had no objections. '; . Public hearing was opened. ' Lee Innman, 3170 Alyndale Drive, noted he was the owner of a nutri- tion center in the Oakway Mall which was close to the subject restau- rant. He said in the few weeks the restaurant had been opened, business was booming and he did not feel it was necessary for the sale of liquor to increase business. He noted the proximity of the Montessori school to the area, and indicated there were over 80,000 deaths on the highways that were alcohol related, 86,000 deaths from deteriorating ~ qualities of health because of alcohol. Because he is in the health- ~ food business and nutrition is a concern to him, he obj~cted to the issuance of a liquor license on this point. Public hearing was closed with no further testimony presented. Mr. Haws asked staff regarding the criteria in approving liquor licenses, noting that there were two objections which had been raised and wondered if they were valid for not issuing a liquor license. Manager noted that proximity to schools is a valid reason, but that it varies with the type of license. He said this was a restaurant, not a tavern, and that the drinking hours would probably be at a time when school was not in session. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to recommend approval. Motion carried unanimously. I-A-3 B. Annexations 1. Parcel approximately 6.9 acres located along west side of Gilham Road, north of Crescent Avenue (Smith) (A 76-17) Recommended by Planning Commission at its meeting February 7, 1977. Manager noted this property was located on the west side of Gilham Road, north of Crescent Avenue, including Tax Lots 202 and 205, and it is ~ parcel consisting of approximately 6.9 acres. March 14, 1977--page 2 198 .