CITY OF FORT THOMAS,

CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2010

Mayor Mary H. Brown called the special meeting of council to order at 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. The Clerk called the roll and the following Councilmembers were present: Lisa Kelly, Jim Doepker, Jill Steller, Eric Haas, and Tom Lampe. Staff members in attendance included: City Administrator Don Martin, City Clerk Melissa Kelly and City Attorney Jann Seidenfaden.

Report of Boards, Committees, and Commissions

Report from the Law, Labor, License Committee of Council: Jill Steller reported that the Law, Labor, and License Committee of Council had met prior to the council meeting to discuss the outdoor dining ordinance.

After lengthy discussion it was decided to extend the outdoor dining times to 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and to midnight Friday and Saturday. A permit will be required including a site plan of where the tables and chairs will be placed, a release and indemnification form executed by the applicant releasing and indemnifying the City of Fort Thomas from personal injury liability, a certificate of insurance with coverage limits acceptable to the City and naming the City as an additional insured party for injuries or damages occurring on the Public Sidewalk. The cost of the permit for each table will be $10 subject to automatic renewal on an annual basis at no additional charge. The committee also changed the dates of operation for outdoor dining to March 1 until November 30. Chairs shall be removed from dining area when not in use. It was also noted that the front door of the establishment may be propped open but not to allow unreasonable levels of noise to emanate from the building. Outside speakers, food preparation, cooking and portable heaters shall not be permitted within the Outdoor Dining Area. The outdoor dining area shall be maintained in clean and orderly conditions at all times. The Committee decided to re-visit the provisions of the ordinance in the fall.

New Business

West Southgate Speed Issue: No additional appeals have been received by the city to date. The deadline for appeals is August 16, 2010. If no additional appeals are received, the city will move forward with the installation of the speed humps.

APPROVED:

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Mary H. Brown, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk