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r Date; 12/05/02 To: Lin Vee m From: Kurt'Erickson Ref: Narrows Saloon - License Renewal Pursuant to the liquor license renewal process I have reviewed the police department records. I found that the Minnesota criminal history data base shows no convictions on file for James Anderst. The Minnesota driver license records show no entry since the last renewal. The police records show no problems in the business since the last renewal. Mr. Anderst has been cooperative in supporting the police departments efforts. Mr. Anderst has been a leader in the Navarre area for business promotion through his efforts to support the Navarre Dog Days event. He has cooperated with the police request to make these events safe for everyone. There are two incidents that should be mentioned in the renewal consideration though. The first incident involves a non sufficient funds (NSF) check that was issued to the City of Orono on 02/14/02 for a water bill. 1 his check was for $879.36. This matter is reflected in Orono Police file 02-0920. The check has not been made good. The other matter deals with an incident on 07/26/02. It is documented in Orono Police file 02- 3543. Orono Police conducted an alcohol compliance check on that date. An employee of the business, Kara Thill sold beer to an underage buyer without asking for any identification. Ms. Thill was charged criminally. She plead guilty to the offense of providing liquor to a minor. On October 22,2002 1 sent Mr. Anderst a letter advising him of the $500.00 civil penalty due the City for the violation. Mr. Anderst has not made this payment. I would note th'tt Mr. Anderst did make a $ 1,000 contribution to the North Tonka Crime Coalition (NTCC). This money was used by NTCC to contribute to the police departments new lifle fund. This payment was made this fall. In general 1 l^lievc Mr. Anderst tries to run a good business. I would recommend the renewal of the license if Mr. Anderst makes good on the NSF check and pays the civil penalty for thirfirst compliance check failure. • 1 would like to ask that the City consider stressing to him how committed the City is to under age compliance checks and the enforcement of all laws. Mr. Anderst has been notified of all of our seminars on responsible beverage service and compliance checks. He and any of his staff are free to attend any of the seminars we conduct. No one from the Narrows attended the 06/06/02 seminar. Mr. Anderst and another employee did attend the 10/28/02 seminar. 1 did not research prior years rosters. 1 would also ask that Mr. Anderst be reminded of the civil penalties in the City’s fee structure. He