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bar/restaurant, looking for intoxicated individuals, and taking enforcement action as necessary. Commissioner Blank noted from the Police Report that there were 110 patrol checks in 2005, 150 patrol checks in 2006, and only 12 in 2007. He inquired what would cause such a dramatic decrease. Acting Chief Finn replied that patrol checks are commensurate with activity and number of calls received, and there was a significant decrease in activity at the establishment. Commissioner Pearce inquired whether the number of calls and level of activity referred to complaints or the number of people at the establishment. Acting Chief Finn replied that it could be all of the above. He explained that patrol checks could drive additional checks depending on activities that go on, such as fights and disorderly behavior. Commissioner Pearce inquired if having less patrons at the establishment would likely drive down the number of patrol checks. Acting Chief Finn said yes. Commissioner Blank noted the information relating to a traffic stop and inquired whether this was associated with this establishment or the parking lot. Acting Chief Finn replied that the City is divided into various reporting districts or geographical areas, and police officers can draw information from these districts through their computer-automated dispatch. He clarified that traffic stops that occur within that district cannot, therefore, be attributed specifically to El Balazo Restaurant. Commissioner Blank requested clarification that certain disturbances such as intoxication and patrol checks generated based upon the specific address of the establishment are specific to El Balazo Restaurant. Acting Chief Finn said yes. Commissioner Olson indicated that the staff packet includes an email from the owner of Burger King dated earlier this month, indicating that there continues to be a problem with people partying and making a mess in the Burger King parking area. He inquired how a call to the police from the Burger King restaurant would be classified on the list. Acting Chief Finn replied that , and if any specific address were given, the disturbance would be attributed to that specific address. He explained, however, that because there are a number of commercial establishments within that parking area, any number of those types of incidents that would occur in Burger King vicinity could be attributed to any of the establishments PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, January 12, 2011 Page 5 of 11