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Commissioner Olson stated that when he read the staff report, he assumed that the number 300 came from a collaboration between staff and the PD. He noted that the applicant is requesting for a maximum of 800. He indicated that he has a problem with the applicant's statement that they move fights outside the club because at the point that they are out of the club, they would be in the community. Mr. Mull replied that they would be in the parking lot, which is still on private property and not in the community, and it would still be contained. Commissioner Olson inquired if the incident was contained outside on private property. Mr. Mull replied that it was very much so. He indicated that they continued to address the issue until people got into their cars and left. He noted that they find it safer for everyone to get outside of the closed environment, away from those few in the crowd that are causing an altercation. He added that just closing the doors and keep them inside is not a positive thing; it is better to try to disperse the crowd. Commissioner Olson inquired what the average attendance per night has been over the last six to nine months, and if it was close to 800. Mr. Mull replied that he did not think it was quite 800. He indicated that he was not the operator and asked Ms. Wolfes if they knew what the average attendance is. Ms. Wolfes replied that it was anywhere from 415 and up to about 700 or 750. Commissioner Olson noted that there is quite a bit of room between 300 and 800. Mr. Mull said yes and added that they are obviously very willing to work with the police on that. He stated that the number he had thrown out before that he thought sounded reasonable was 550. Commissioner Narum stated that she rode with Lt. Knox and was at the club on Saturday night. She indicated that she recognizes the dress code is not part of this discussion, but inquired if the dress code is readily available for anyone going to the club. Mr. Mull replied that it is actually posted on the wall before entering the club and that it is also on the club's website. He noted that there are certain things that are just not allowed such as athletic shoes, sagging pants, athletic jerseys. and things that some have said have some relation to gang activities. Commissioner Narum requested verification that it is posted by the club entrance. Mr. Mull replied that he believed it was and asked Ms. Wolfes. Ms. Wolfes replied that there is a sign. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, February 8, 2012 Page 11 of 23