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RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE LIQUOR LICENSE OF JIMMIE*S LOUNGE PER MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4.02, SUBDIVISION 4H WHEREAS, Jimmie’s Lounge, 3380 Shoreline Drive, is a licensed liquor establishment with the City of Orono; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.02, Subd. 4H of the City Code, the City Council has the authority to revoke a liquor license upon the conviction of any licensee or agent or employee of the licensee for violating any law relatii^ to the sale or possession of non-intoxicating malt liquor, wine or liquor upon the premises of the licensee; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.02, Subd. 4H of the City Code, the City Council has the authority to suspend a liquor license for a period not to exceed 60 days for such a conviction if it appears at a hearing that the violation was not willful; and WHEREAS, pursuant to section 4.02, Subd. 4H of the City Code, the decision to suspend or revoke a liquor license is within the sole discretion of the City Council; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.02, Subd. 4H of the City code, no such suspension or revocation may be issued or take effect until the licensee has bMn afforded an opportunity for a hearing before the council, a committee of the council or hearing examiner. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Orono. Minnesota: FINDINGS 1.On November 5, 1993, an employee of Jimmie’s Lounge was convicted of violating state statute and City Code provisions prohibiting the sale of liquor to minors 2.Jimmie G. Holtz is the licensee holding the license issued by the Orono City Council for Jimmie’s Lounge. 3380 Shoreline Drive in Orono. 3.On May 9, 1994, the City Council held a hearing for the purpose of deciding whether the liquor license for Jimmie’s Lounge should be revoked or suspended. At that hearing. Jimmie Holtz appeared before the City Council and provided the 1