[Winona Online Democracy] If extended bar hours will increase the demands on local law enforcement, then take the same approach that Winona does for motor vehicle noise enforcement: For whatever violations are at issue, post a few signs claiming that those laws will be enforced. If potential violators are deterred, that's great. If not, then we can claim to have done all that can be expected.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Pomeroy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Robert P Kaldunski'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Bob Sebo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 27 mai, 2003 08:15 Subject: RE: [Winona] Bars > [Winona Online Democracy] > > Local bars would certainly benefit with more profit, however, there are > several issues that need to be addressed. First, the law passed so that the > profit from the bars could fund 50 additional State Troopers. That really > doesn't help the City of Winona as i am looking at the loss of two Officers. > Second, the street noise and disturbances in the downtown area and the > restaurants is extended an additional hour. For those that live downtown > (many elderly and sick seniors) and those that live between the downtown > area and the homes that the people leaving the bars have to travel to will > have to put up with disorderly behavior for an additional hours. Lastly, > there are some people that travel to Wisconscin, at their own risk, to > consume additional amounts of alcohol. If the local bars stay opened many > more people will make the decision to consume for the additional hour and > with more alcohol in their bellies I expect more problems with less Officers > to enforce the laws. It is too bad that they didn't allow for local > communities to use monies from the additional hour to support lcoal law > enforcement rather than State Troopers. Chief Pomeroy > _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
