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y Page 2 Residential Neighborhoods Committee February 25, 1991 this area. He offered to deliver this message directly to the State Legislature. Gladys Muhammed, a private citizen and a member of the United Community Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse, voiced strong support for Council Member Slavinskas's Resolution. She stated that this is a definite public safety concern and that she would be happy to organize local support. Mr. Phil Corbet, a Pastor at St. Augustine's and a member of the United Community Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse, also spoke in favor of Council Member Slavinskas's Resolution. He stated that although the battle often becomes free enterprise versus control, that in an instance like this, control is necessary. Council Member Luecke questioned the Council Attorney as to whether the City had the ability to regulate businesses of this type through the zoning process. The Council Attorney stated that this could be a viable avenue similar to the controlled use legislation. Council Member Luecke encouraged the Council through the Zoning and Vacation Committee, to pursue this alternative. Council Member Soderberg questioned who appoints members to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The Council Attorney noted that it is set forth by State statute, but that she and Mrs. Manier were uncertain as to the exact appointment process. Council Member Soderberg also stated that he believes that moral issues are involved, and that this and the open container issue should be fully supported by the City in light of overriding public safety concerns. Following further discussion, Council Member Soderberg made a motion seconded by Council Member Ladewski to recommend Resolution No. 91-14 favorably to Council. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 4: 38 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Council Member Loretta Duda, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee 37i