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The Jets' Amnesty Buyout Options
Dimitri Filipovic
January 04 2013 11:54AM
For the most part, the lockout has been a complete bore. Forget for a second that we're being deprived of professional hockey because of it. The coverage itself has been riddled with boring legal and economic mumbo jumbo that most hockey fans didn't sign up for. At this point, I'm sure most people would simply like to know whether a season will be played or not; without having to sift through the rest of the garbage (pardon my French).
But on Wednesday, word came out that a new collective bargaining agreement would provide teams with the luxury of two amnesty buyouts - essentially with the purpose being to provide cap relief - in an attempt to get under the $60 million cap that is set to be imposed for 2013-14.
This revelation has provided food for thought, and given legitimate hockey-related content to consider. Which brings up the question: how would it impact the Winnipeg Jets?
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Over at the Globe and Mail, James Mirtle did a fantastic job of compiling all of the cap situations for the 30 NHL clubs in one easy to read table. There are some teams that would find themselves in quite the financial bind with this new salary cap, but as you may have expected, the Winnipeg Jets aren't one of them.
During his short tenure as GM of the Jets, Kevin Cheveldayoff has done an admirable job of protecting himself from, well, himself. He has refrained from handing out any reprehensibly long and lucrative contracts, instead opting to stay patient with the process that's currently underway.
Which isn't to say that the Jets wouldn't benefit from these amnesty buyouts, though. As Cam Charron pointed out at Leafs Nation - while discussing this very topic as it relates to the Leafs, a team in a similar financial situation - this will lead to a much bigger pool of free agents. If you're skeptical, take a look at what happened in the NBA thanks to the amnesty buyout provisions that were put in place. Players with legitimate value wound up signing team-friendly contracts with their new squads.
As things stand right now, the Jets have a measly 6 players under contract through 2014. Who are the realistic in-house options for them to part ways with:
Mark Sanchez
Sorry, wrong Jets organization. They should cut him anyways, though.
Dustin Byfuglien/Tobias Enstrom
Back in October, I wrote about the top defensive pairings in the NHL, and unsurprisingly, these two were near the top. What it boils down to is that essentially everything that the Winnipeg Jets do runs through the likes of these two blueliners, and they need it to stay that way if they're to make the transition to the next level as a team.
Byfuglien's weight will always be a concern, but thus far, it has yet to impact his play. Could the unnecessary beating his joints take ultimately lead his body to prematurely break down? Sure. But at $5.2 million per season, I think it's worth the gamble. Heck, Dennis Wideman is making more money. Defensemen are expensive commodities.
Evander Kane
21-year old 30-goal scorers don't grow on trees. A few weeks ago, I wrote about how asinine it would be for the Jets to panic-trade Evander Kane because of his off-ice shenanigans. He is one of only 63 players in NHL history to score 30 goals in a season before the age of 21, and one of only 30 players in the entire league to do so last year. The Jets aren't letting him walk.
Andrew Ladd
Forgetting the intangibles - like the heart and leadership - that we can't actually prove are present, I really like Andrew Ladd as a hockey player. Since coming to the Thrashers/Jets organization after a cap crunch forced the Blackhawks to move him, he has elevated his offensive game, showcasing a propensity for finding the back of the net that I wasn't sure he had.
Two years ago, he was charged with facing the toughest competition for the Thrashers, yet he was still their most effective forward at driving play in the right direction. He was put in a more offensively-oriented role last season, and he didn't really let down. He began to put the puck on net far more frequently (265 shots on goal), wound up leading the team once again with a Corsi Relative of 17.1.
He also brings a championship pedigree to the table, having two Stanley Cup championships to his name. And that is especially important on a team that boasts as much youth as the Jets do. He only costs the Jets $4.4 million a year, and his contract expires just after he hits his early 30s.
All of that is to say that he isn't going anywhere, either.
Jim Slater
As a fan of the Vancouver Canucks, I've come to appreciate the players that do the dirty work. Players like Manny Malhotra and Max Lapierre will never get the attention that the guys who put the puck in the net do, but they're just as valuable.
And Slater is that type of player for the Jets. He was a part of a formidable trio with Chris Thorburn and the (recently departed) Tanner Glass - the G.S.T. line - last season. He routinely played against the other team's very best, and started just 28.5% of his shifts in the offensive zone.
I doubt the Jets are finding anyone better for the role that he fills, for less than $1.6 million on the open market.
Ondrej Pavelec
I saved Pavelec for last, because I think the best case for an amnesty buyout on the Winnipeg Jets can be made for him.
Yes, the Jets just signed him to a 5-year extension this past summer. But they have to be feeling at least some semblance of buyer's remorse at this point. Since they gave him $19.5 million, he has gone on to put together the not-so-stellar combination of being charged with a DUI, and being cut from his Czech team.
Factor in what we know about the goaltending position - it's random, and you shouldn't be investing too much in it - and Ondrej Pavelec is the best bet for a buyout by the Winnipeg Jets.
I agree with your selection on who the jets would buy out but I don't think they will buy out anyone due to their internal budgetting, like TBL, have bad contracts but they do not have the extra cash unless they have an option to resigned the players that were bought out at a fraction of the cap hit.
would you know how many teams used their amnesty buy out last lockout?

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Investors who watched PowerShares S&P 500 Low Volatility Portfolio (SPLV) undershoot the broader index's SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) recently are already aware of this. But they might be surprised to learn that in big selloffs in the mid-1970s and late 1980s (not to mention the financial crisis), the strategy barely took the edge off. Its biggest short-term success versus the plunging S&P 500 came in the 2002-03 period.
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The renovated complex offers a better spectator experience.
To get ready for some football, James Madison University (JMU) first had to ready Bridgeforth Stadium for renovation. The two-phase project added seating capacity, premium amenities, and a state-of-the-art video scoreboard. The master plan increased seating from 15,000 to 25,000 with ultimate build-out capacity over 40,000.
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Description: "Untitled" by Paul Rebeyrolle, 1969 Unsigned Lithograph. Paper size is 15 x 22 inches, with an image size of 15 x 22 inches. The Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: First edition double page lithograph on pages 16,17 of DLM No.177. Fold down the center as issued.
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Comments: Don't go down rigging on Lake of the Woods without the gold Albumis. Either the #7 or #5. Preferably both. Three days landing about 35 fish per day for two guys. 15 feet of 10# mono behind the cannon ball 5 feet off the bottom. Tried taking them off just for some variety. Mistake. "Two is one - and - one is none" when you are talking fishing lures.
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There are at least 3 people here I never have heard of.
I wish Blossom was pretty she seems like such a nice person.
@Sandy she really is. She follows strict dress guidelines, I'm not sure if it's related to her being Jewish or if it's just how she was raised. But she does not show off skin and she has bad anxiety with red carpets and only walks them when she is forced to by contract.ReplyCancel
Probably strict upbringing at least she didn't grow up completely fucked up like the other child stars.ReplyCancel
Minnie Driver, my imaginary star bestie.
Bellamy looks like she's wearing a cut-off men's t-shirt over a diaphanous skirt.ReplyCancel
Is Laverne Cox really a dude?ReplyCancel
Mayim was featured on an episode of "What Not to Wear" back in 2009 after the birth of her second child. Her old wardrobe was a mish-mash of oversized Lola Granola hippie mom stuff. She didn't mention any religious dressing requirements and actually had no problem wearing dresses/skirts that showed her legs. Shortly after that episode she started on Big Bang.
She looks great now.
@Amazonblue I should have clarified that's what she wrote on her blog when she was nominated for an Emmy so I'm not certain when she made that change. I specifically remember it was about arms/shoulders/chest but I'm not certain what specifically her guidelines are/were. And I'm too lazy to go look it up. But yeah, not necessarily something she's always followed, just recently.ReplyCancel
I don't know who 70% of these people are.ReplyCancel
What a shite Red Carpet.
I don't mean those posing, I mean the whole set up or this particular set of photos.
Other actors in the background of main shots, backdrops ending and all the background crap in the photo, terrible terrible angles for many…all in all, not acceptable.
Ilana AND Laverne ?!? WooohooReplyCancel
Mayim might be a great person & an amazing actress, but boy was she beat with an ugly stick 🙁 I'm sorry for saying it but every time I see her that's all I think about!ReplyCancel
Love Ilana (Broad City)! Lizzy's dress is so pretty 🙂ReplyCancel
@suzyanne No. She was born transgender and identifies as a woman so therefore she is a woman.ReplyCancel
That is a bit nasty. Wonder if that is one of the reasons she doesn't like the red carpet.ReplyCancel
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Troy James Knapp, known as the "Mountain Man," was captured in the Ferron Reservoir area on Tuesday at 10:11 a.m., according to information provided by the Emery County Sheriff's Office.
A press release said that last Friday, citizens hunting for shed antlers on Ferron Mountain encountered an individual who identified himself as the "Mountain Man." Emery County Sheriff's Office personnel started searching the area and followed tracks for a few days, leading them to believe that Knapp was in the Ferron Reservoir area.
On Saturday, a detective from Emery County Sheriff's Office responded to a burglary in the Reeder Subdivision area of Joe's Valley Reservoir. The detective investigated another burglary in the same area on Sunday. Weapons were stolen in the second burglary. Evidence at the scenes suggested the same method of operation as tied to Knapp in the past.
Several meetings between county, state and federal law enforcement agencies were held to discuss an organized search of the area. On Monday, a plan was developed to go into the Ferron Reservoir area. Four personnel from Emery County Sheriff's Office went into the area to see if they could locate Knapp. As daylight came, all agencies responded to the cabins on the south side of Ferron Reservoir.
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Commercial real estate professionals who are unfamiliar with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are hard to find, given the large impact that the federal legislation has had on their industry since it was enacted in 1990.
Less familiar is the impact on the local level. Accessibility "standards" developed outside of the federal regulatory process have had an effect on local and state building regulations.
The A117.1 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities provides guidance to ensure that spaces are accessible for people with disabilities. Developed by the International Code Council (ICC), the A117.1 Standard is certified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the sanctioning body for thousands of U.S. standards.
The A117.1 Standard has a direct connection to accessibility regulations in your community. Provisions in the standard are incorporated into the national model building codes adopted by most local and state governments. Moreover, A117.1 provisions are coordinated with the federal ADA Accessibility Guideline (ADAAG).
While compliance with the A117.1 Standard or with building codes containing A117.1 provisions does not ensure compliance with the ADAAG or ADA, revisions to the ADAAG regularly include requirements taken directly from A117.1. In fact, it's fair to say that the ongoing development of the A117.1 Standard sets the stage for what is ultimately included in federal regulations guiding ADA compliance.
Among the proposals to the accessibility standard that would have the greatest impact on commercial buildings are the following:
The process includes consideration of each proposal in open public meetings; an initial committee vote to approve, modify or disapprove changes; a public comment period open to anyone wishing to file a comment on committee actions; and a final committee disposition of each proposed change followed by an appeals process.
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The commercial real estate industry has voiced concerns about some of the proposed changes to the standard. Most involve the dimensions required to accommodate persons using wheeled mobility devices, especially the latest motorized wheelchairs, scooters, and similar devices. The initial ADAAG edition and the A117.1 editions published to date have focused largely on dimensions to accommodate manually operated wheelchairs rather than those of motorized devices.
The latest proposals were triggered by the publication of a major study of wheeled mobility devices by the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDeA Center) at the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York. Accommodating motorized mobility devices will have a major impact on new buildings and renovations. Among the considerations are the location of light switches, electrical outlets, wall-mounted dispensers, and plumbing fixtures. Other issues include elevator controls and reach ranges over counters.
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An East Central University graduate who has scored a lot of "firsts" in his life returned to ECU on May 1 to give some students from the 5th grade through high school and their teachers a little advice.
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Mickey Cowan, executive director of the East Central University Foundation Inc., has announced he will resign as the foundation's CEO because of health reasons. Cowan, a well-known figure in ECU and Ada circles, said he would return to teaching in the classroom where time constraints are less demanding.
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By Carl KemColumbia
I am a bit late in extending an apology for a misunderstanding between myself and a few people. I already spoke with them about this, and duly apologized. The issue was when I did my last Letter to the Editor I thought the editor left out part of my letter, when in fact I forgot to add it. My error.
When I complained about the pricing in the area, I failed to note it was the fuel prices. I have said this time and time again- it's pretty bad when I can get gasoline in Moab during tourist season cheaper than I can in Green River. Transportation isn't the factor, you have an Interstate Highway going right through town. If it wasn't for the Free Market system America is known for I'd call it theft. That's the pricing issue I had. I had even apologized in advance to one person I learned might feel targeted. Well, he still felt that way and said so even though I told him he wasn't. A couple more businesses also turned me away for that same reason. Does that bother me? No. I never had a problem with them and the pricing issue. I guess they feel guilty for some reason.
As for employment, a few people hounded me for a week or so wanting to know who I had sought employment with and was turned away. I failed to mention that this is a problem I found in Grand, Emery, Carbon and Sevier counties. I won't say who it was. They know and I know.
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Activist fund Relational Investors is seeking the breakup of specialty steel-products firm Timken Co. (TKR) into two publicly traded companies. It's joined in that view by the California State Teachers' Retirement System.
A filing this afternoon gives a hint of the firm's argument for splitting the century-old maker of ball bearings, steel bars and tubes into a specialty steel company and another for bearings. Relational and CalSTRS also disclosed a stake in the company of more than 6%:
Separating the two businesses would maximize shareholder value partly because the Steel business would be valued and classified as a "materials" company and the Bearings business as an "industrial" company. The publicly traded companies comprising these two industry sectors have divergent operating and financial characteristics and are generally followed and evaluated by different industry analysts. At any given time investors value these two industry segments separately within a broad range depending on many market, economic and firm-specific factors.
The Wall Street Journal's Joann S. Lublin had the story before the filing. She predicts "a public standoff between an activist investor known to push for board seats and a proud family company with deep roots in Ohio."
Representatives from Relational have met with Timken's executives and board members to argue that a breakup would lead to a higher share price, but the company didn't indicate it would move forward with the idea, the person said. Timken didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. …
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Section 806 - "On-Sale" Liquor, Sunday Sales, Regulations
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Section 806:00. Definitions.
Subd. 1. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the words, combinations of words, terms and phrases, as used in Section 806:00 et seq., shall have the meanings set forth in the subdivisions of this section which follow, and Chapter 340A of Minnesota Statutes.
Section 806:05. License Procedures - "On-Sale."
Subd. 1. General Requirement. No person, except a wholesaler or manufacturer to the extent authorized under State License, shall directly or indirectly deal in, sell or keep for sale in the City any intoxicating liquor without a license to do so as provided in this ordinance.
Subd. 2. On-Sale Licenses. "On-sale" licenses shall be issued only to hotels, clubs, restaurants and exclusive liquor stores and shall permit "on-sale" of liquor only.
Subd. 3. Number of On-Sale Licenses. The authorized number of "on-sale" licenses for issuance shall be twenty (20). eff. 1/5/99
Subd. 4. Special Licenses for Sunday Sales.
a. A special license authorizing sales on Sunday in conjunction with the sale of food may be issued to any restaurant, club, bowling center or hotel with a seating capacity for at least thirty (30) persons and which holds an 'on-sale" intoxicating liquor license. eff. 11/4/02
b. For purposes of this Subdivision 4, 'Restaurant" is defined as an establishment as defined in Minn. Stat. 157.15, Subd. 12, and shall have a license issued by the State Health Department as required by Minn. Stat. 157.16, as it may be amended from time to time, and meet the definition of either 'limited food menu selection", 'small establishment", 'medium establishment", or 'large establishment", as defined in Minn. Stat. 157.16, Subd. 3(d), as it may be amended from time to time. An applicant for a special license under this Subdivision 4, and a licensee to whom a special Sunday license has been issued, shall file with the City a duplicate of the food license at the time of the initial application or upon renewal. eff. 11/4/02
c. For purposes of this Subdivision, 'the sale of food" means the licensee shall serve food not less than five (5) days weekly, including Sundays. eff. 11/4/02
d. All personnel, preparation areas, service areas and equipment must comply with all applicable laws and ordinances. eff. 11/4/02
e. Food service must be maintained from time of opening until 9:00 p.m.
f. A licensee holding a special license under this Subdivision 4, is authorized to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises in conjunction with the sale of food between the hours of 10:00 a.m. on Sundays and 1:00 a.m. on Mondays, provided that the licensee is in conformance with the Minnesota Clean Air Act. eff. 11/4/02
g. The establishment must be under the supervision and control of a single proprietor or manager or supervisory person who is available on the premises to the public and City officials during hours of operation.
h. For private parties with the service of hors d'oeuvres, the licensee need not comply with paragraph h above, but must comply with the following: eff. 11/4/02
(1) All private parties must be held in an enclosed room, rooms or area separated or restricted from public use, said area to be monitored;
(2) Admission must be monitored by an employee of the licensee and be limited to invited guests only;
i. For purposes of this Subdivision 4, a hotel is defined as follows:
Hotel. "Hotel" is an establishment where food and lodging are regularly furnished to transients and which has:
(1) A resident proprietor or manager;
(2) A dining room serving the general public at tables and having facilities for seating at least thirty (30) guests at one time; and
(3) Guest rooms in the following minimum numbers: Ten (10).
A hotel is subject to the requirements of a restaurant provided under this Subdivision 4.
j. For purposes of this Subdivision 4, a club is defined as follows:
Club. "Club" is an incorporated organization organized under the laws of the State for civic, fraternal, social or business purposes, for intellectual improvement, or for the promotion of sports, or a congressionally chartered veterans' organization, which:
(1) Has more than fifty (50) members;
(2) Has owned or rented a building or space in a building for more than one (1) year that is suitable and adequate for the accommodation of its members;
(3) Is directed by a board of directors, executive committee, or other similar body chosen by the members at a meeting held for that purpose. No member, officer, agent or employee shall receive any profit from the distribution or sale of beverages to the members of the club, or their guests, beyond a reasonable salary or wages fixed and voted each year by the governing body.
k. Clubs may sell liquor on Sundays only in conjunction with the sales of food.
Subd. 5. Temporary Licenses. A temporary license for a period not to exceed three (3) days, may be granted to a club or charitable, religious or other nonprofit organization in existence for at least three (3) years, in connection with a social event within the City of Owatonna, sponsored by the applying organization.
Qualified organizations applying for a temporary license must complete the prescribed application and submit it with the license fee and a certificate of liquor liability insurance in amounts equal to those prescribed in Section 806:10, Subd. 2, or, in the alternative, a contract with a previously licensed on-sale, intoxicating liquor licensee, licensed to sell to the general public, to cater and provide the serving of intoxicating liquors. The catering licensee must present a certificate extending the liquor liability insurance to the premises in which the social event is being held.
No more than one (1) such temporary license will be allowed an organization in the course of any twelve (12) month span.
Each such application must be approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety before becoming effective.
Section 806:10. Application for License.
Subd. 1. Form. Every application for a license to sell liquor shall state the name of the applicant, his age, representation as to his character, with such references as the Council may request, his citizenship, the type of license applied for, the business in connection with which the proposed license will operate and its location, whether the applicant is owner and operator of the business, how long he has been in that business at that place, and such other information as the Council may request from time to time. In addition to containing such information, the application shall be in the form prescribed by the liquor control director and shall be verified and filed with the City Clerk. No person shall make a false statement in an application. A copy of each application shall be forwarded to the Chief of Police and he shall return a report of his objections, if any, to issuance of the license as requested.
Subd. 2. Insurance. Each applicant for a license shall provide, with the application, proof of financial responsibility as follows: eff. 6/20/00
a. A certificate that there is in effect an insurance policy or pool providing the following minimum coverages:
(1) $50,000 because of bodily injury to any one (1) person in any one (1) occurrence, and, subject to the limit for one (1) person, in the amount of $100,000 because of bodily injury to two (2) or more persons in any one (1) occurrence, and in the amount of $10,000 because of injury to or destruction of property of others in any one (1) occurrence.
(2) $50,000 for loss of means of support of any one (1) person in any one (1) occurrence, and, subject to the limit for one (1) person, $100,000 for loss of means of support of two (2) or more persons in any one (1) occurrence; or
b. A bond of a surety company, with minimum coverages as provided in clause a., or
c. A certificate of the State Treasurer that the licensee has deposited with him $100,000 in cash or securities which may legally be purchased by savings banks or for trust funds having a market value of $100,000.
Subd. 3. Approval of Security. The security offered under Subdivision 2 shall be approved by the City Council. Surety bonds shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Operation of a licensed business without having on file with the City at all times effective security, as required in Subdivision 2, is cause for revocation of the license.
Section 806:15. License Fees.
Subd. 1. Fees. The annual fee for a liquor license for an "on-sale" license, and for a special license for Sunday sales and for dance permit shall be in the amounts duly established from time to time by the City Council.
Subd. 2. Payment. Each application for a license shall be accompanied by a receipt from the City Treasurer for payment of the prescribed license fee. All fees shall be paid into the General Fund. If an application for a license is rejected, the Treasurer shall refund the amount paid.
Subd. 3. Term; Pro Rata Fee. Each license shall be issued for a period of one (1) year except that if an initial application is made during the license year, a license may be issued for the remainder of the year for a pro rata fee of $200 per month plus an administrative fee of $100; any fraction of a month is counted as one (1) month. Every license shall expire on the last day of June. eff. 12/6/94
Subd. 4. Refunds. Refunds of license fees may be made to licensees of record, according to the following formula: Of the amount paid in, $100 shall be retained to cover the costs of administration and processing. The balance shall be refunded at the rate of $200 per each full month that the license is not used. At the time of surrender of the license, the residual balance may be remitted to the surrendering licensee upon application to the City Clerk-Treasurer and approval by the City Council. eff. 12/6/94
Subd. 5. Investigation Fee. At the time of initial application for an "on-sale" license or special license for Sunday sales, or upon application for a transfer of an existing license, the applicant shall pay to the City an investigation fee of an amount to be set by the Council from time to time, which is not refundable in whole or in part. An investigation fee is not required for renewals for the same applicant unless an investigation is deemed necessary by the Council.
Section 806:20. Granting of Licenses.
Subd. 1. Investigation and Issuance. The City Council shall consider all facts set out in the application and the report of the Chief of Police. Opportunity shall be given to any person to be heard for or against the granting of the license. After the hearing, the Council shall, in its discretion, grant or refuse the application. No "on-sale" license shall become effective until it, together with the security furnished by the applicant, has been approved by the liquor control director.
Subd. 2. Person and Premises Licenses; Transfer. Each license shall be issued only to the applicant and only for the premises described in the application. No license may be transferred to another person or place without City Council approval. Any transfer of a majority of the stock of a corporate licensee is deemed a transfer of the license, and a transfer of a majority of the stock without prior Council approval is a ground for revocation of the license.
Subd. 3. New Premises. Where an applicant has applied for a license for premises whereon a new structure is to be erected, or an existing structure is to be substantially reconstructed, the license may be granted by the Council but issued to the applicant only after applicant furnishes to the Council a certificate of occupancy issued to the applicant by the building official. If a new building is contemplated or under construction, a floor plan and site plan must be provided with this application.
Subd. 4.. Persons Ineligible for License. No license shall be granted to any person made ineligible for such a license by State law.
Subd. 5. Places Ineligible for License - General Prohibition. No license shall be issued for any place or any business ineligible for such a license under State law.
Subd. 6. Delinquent Taxes and Charges. No license shall be granted or renewed for operation on any premises on which Federal, State, County or Municipal taxes, assessments or other financial claims are delinquent and unpaid.
Section 806:25. Conditions of License.
Subd. 1. In General. Every license is subject to the conditions in the following subdivisions and all other provisions of this ordinance and of any other applicable ordinance, State law or regulation.
Subd. 2. Hours of Sale. No sale of intoxicating liquor for consumption on the licensed premises may be made:
(1) Between 1:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on the days of Monday through Saturday;
(2) After 1:00 a.m. on Sunday except as provided by Section 806:05, Subd. 4(f).
No 'on-sale" shall be made nor shall any person be allowed to consume or have in his possession or under his control any intoxicating liquor after the hour of 1:00 a.m. It shall be the responsibility of the licensee, or employees of licensees to remove all bottles, glassware and other beverage containers that contain intoxicating liquor as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 340A.101, Subd. 14, from the bar, table areas and from customers by no later than 1:00 a.m. The premises of the establishment shall be vacated of all customers by 1:30 a.m. eff. 1/3/06
Subd. 3. Licensee's Responsibility. Every licensee is responsible for the conduct of his place of business and the conditions of sobriety and order in it. The act of any employee on the licensed premises authorized to sell intoxicating liquor there is deemed the act of the licensee as well, and the licensee shall be liable to all penalties provided by this ordinance and the law equally with the employee.
Subd. 4. Inspections. Every licensee shall allow any peace officer, health officer, building inspector or other properly designated officer or employee of the City to enter, inspect and search the premises of the licensee during business hours without a warrant.
Subd. 5. Display During Prohibited Hours. No "on-sale" establishment shall display liquor to the public during hours when the sale of liquor is prohibited.
Subd. 6. Federal Stamps. No licensee shall possess a Federal wholesale liquor dealer's special tax stamp or a Federal gambling stamp.
Section 806:30. Prohibited Acts.
Subd. 1. No dancing whatever shall be permitted in any establishment other than clubs which are licensed to sell intoxicating liquor, except where permit is issued therefor.
Subd. 2. A dance permit may be issued by the Council for a fee in the amount duly established by the Council from time to time to "on-sale" license holders. Each permit shall run concurrently with the "on-sale" license of the permittee, and shall authorize patron dancing only, and only in designated areas specified in the permit. No more than two (2) designated areas shall be allowed per establishment. Permit holder shall be responsible for policing dance areas, and failure to do so shall constitute a violation of the terms of the permit, and authorize the Council, upon a public hearing with ten (10) days written notice, to revoke the permit or suspend said permit, separate from the "on-sale" license.
Subd. 3. It shall be unlawful for any minor to enter or be in any establishment licensed for the sale of intoxicating liquor, except that nothing herein contained shall be construed to prohibit a minor from entering or remaining in any such establishment in an area set aside for the serving of meals, for the purpose of purchasing food or non-intoxicating beverages for his or her consumption. "An area set aside for serving meals," as used herein, shall be separated from the serving bar by a permanent type of partition constructed in a manner satisfactory to the Council so as to delineate in the licensed premises an area separate from the bar which would be used primarily for the serving of meals to the public for a consideration to be charged therefor. It shall be the responsibility of the licensee or any employee of licensee to insure that no minor enter the establishment, other than an area set aside for serving meals. Should a minor be found in an area other than an area set aside for serving meals, the licensee shall be in violation of this ordinance.
Subd. 4. No musical entertainment shall be permitted or conducted in any licensed premises other than clubs, except on an area set aside solely for the use as a stage.
Subd. 5. No person may carry or transport intoxicating liquor in a glass or other open container on a public sidewalk, street, alley or parking lot in the City, or consume it thereon.
Section 806:35. Restrictions on Purchase and Consumption.
Subd. 1. Liquor in Unlicensed Places. No person shall mix or prepare liquor for consumption in any public place or place of business unless it has a license to sell liquor "on-sale" or permit from the liquor control director under Minnesota Statutes, and no person shall consume liquor in any such place.
Section 806:40. Suspension and Revocation. The Council may either suspend for not to exceed sixty (60) days or revoke any liquor license upon a finding that the licensee has failed to comply with any applicable statute, regulation or ordinance relating to intoxicating liquor. No suspension or revocation shall take effect until the licensee has been afforded an opportunity for a hearing pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 14.58.


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The Stuff That's Gone Right
Kent Wilson
November 30 2010 08:05PM
It's been a rough 20-odd games for Flames fans. Aspirations of the club striking last year from our collective memories with a definitely strong opening to the season were dashed almost immediately when the Edmonton Oilers (the worst team in the league) objectively outplayed Calgary in the opening game. Fast forward six weeks and the Flames are looking up at the rest of the conference, with the spectre of a near .600 win % required to simply slip into the post-season as an 8th seed haunting the club's every game.
So there's been lots of complaining and gnashing of teeth. That's my default position, frankly, but even the optimistic have been mostly disheartened through the early going here.
Granting that stuff, the fact is - it's not all bad. There are some positives to take from the Flames first 24 games, even if the overall picture is a gray one.
1). Alex Tanguay
Unlike most of Sutter's moves the last couple of years, I was solidly behind the Tanguay signing. A heavy hitter for years, Alex's injuries and struggles after he left the first time depressed his stock to a non-trivial degree. That enabled Sutter to snag him at the bargain basement price of $1.7M and thus far the dude has delivered. He currently leads the team with 21 points. That despite the fact he's been paired with Jarome Iginla for a majority of the season and the latter looked like he was playing with shoes and a canoe paddle for the first 4 weeks of the year.
Tanguay's underlying numbers are solidly mediocre. His production has been somewhat bolstered by good percentages (PDO of 102, second highest on the team). His pricetage makes these issues less pressing. In addition, he's improved a lot by my eye, mostly in lock-step with the captain, over the last month or so. If he can continue on the path he's on currently, Tanguay will easily be the best bargain on the team by the end of the year. And will likely warrant another contract as a result.
2.) Jay Bouwmeester/Robyn Regehr
One wonders why this pairing wasn't hit upon earlier. Robyn Regehr has spent a lot of years looking for an adequate partner since Jordan Leopold was dealt to Colorado (for the aforementioned Tanguay). Lots of different guys have been tried with various levels of success: Cory Sarich, Dion Phaneuf and even Rhett warrener before his body broke down completely. None of them were ever wholly adequate, and fraknly Regehr himself has spent significant stretches looking shaky over the last few seasons.
As did Jay Bouwmeester in his inaugural season as a Calgary Flame. Like Regehr, Bouwmeester auditioned a number of less than ideal partners last year: Adam Pardy, Steve Staios, Cory Sarich. The best of the bunch was Mark Giordano and they were separated far too often.
With Phauef gone and Sarich on the outs with the coaching staff, it looks like Brent Sutter has settled on pairing the Flames two best defensive rearguards together.
The union has been a fruitful one. Since joining Regehr, Bouwmeester has mostly looked like the big minute, shut-down quality defensemen that was advertised when he was signed by the org. Regehr seems to be back to form as well. The duo is too new to get a read on them stats-wise, but I think we can safely say the early returns are very promising.
3.) Mikael Backlund
Before the start of the year, I was fairly adamant that Backlund could use another season in the AHL. The kid was jus okay during his audition last season by my eye and he didn't exactly knock things out of the park in Abbotsford either. It didn't seem to make sense to have him start out on the parent club. And then injuries hit and his inclusion on the active roster went from debatable to certain.
Backlund started the season mostly where he left off last year: treating the puck with suspicion, defaulting to the dubious strategy of shooting it in the general direction of the net whenever he crossed the blueline. He was killing offensive zone insertions quite often because he'd throw the puck away at the slightest pretext. Both then and earlier in his career there was evidence of raw skills (skating, puck handling, vision), but they were undermined by typical rookie stuff.
The kid looks to be coming around though, which is incredibly good news for a franchise that hasn't internally developed a forward worth a damn since...well, David Moss or Matthew Lombardi I guess. Backlund certainly isn't blowing the doors off in terms of production and Brent Sutter still mostly treats him with kid gloves, but there's evidence of growth. At 21, he's not a liability against lesser lights (as evidenced by his good underlying stats) which is the first step most prospects never really take. He's no longer treating the puck like a hot potatoe, instead pressing the attack by using his speed and stick-handling to drive wide and take the puck to the net. He's been a capable PKer and I think his numbers would improve with some PP time, which may or may not start accruing to him in the near future.
If Backlund can continue to improve in this manner going forward, the Flames have a player on their hands.
4.) Mark Giordano
The interesting thing about Gio is that he keeps adding to his list of abilities the longer he stays in the league. When he originally broke through, I tabbed Gio as a limited 3rd pairing, second PP guy who could be signed for cheap and provide good value from the bottom-end. That's mostly how he's been deployed during his tenure here (he's crushed things in that role, of course), so it remains an open question whether he'll be able to step into a legit top-4 role once his pay check quadruples.
That said, on top of his offensive skills, his mobility, excellent passing and tenacity, Giordano has become one of the NHL's premier shot blockers this season. Only the Rangers Girardi has gotten in front of more pucks than Gio's 66, and he's played two more games. What's more, we know Giordano's BlkS total isn't merely an artifact of poor possession, since he spends a lot of time at the other end of the ice (corsi +13.52/60...Girardi is -13/60 BTW). We also know that shot blocking is a legitimate skill.
When Robyn Regehr was hurt earlier this month, Giordano wore a letter in his absence. I can imagine that will be permanatly added to his resume at some point as well.
This isn't an exhaustive list, naturally. For instane, iginla's recent awakening portends good things for the club if he can extend for awhile. Nik Hagman has been decent from start to finish and Jokinen's move to the right side to the third is a hopeful sign the org has figured things out as far as he's concerned. But these are the most unabiguous bright spots in my eyes through the early going so far.
November 30 2010, 08:14PM
I would argue for Kipper to be included in this list but that's probably because I have his jersey and am generally a total fanboy.
But seriously, although he has allowed a questionable goal or two, particularly as of late, I think he's looked spectacular.
...or maybe I've been listening to Loubardias too much lately.
I agree DickShilling, but Kent doesn't include Kipper because he knows I will talk about him.
A .921evsv% and 3 shutouts isn't exactly blowing the doors off, but considering how complete shite the team has been most games, it's pretty darn good.
In fact, Kipper was playing nearly as well in October as he has in November going 5-3-0, 2.38GAA, .916sv%(raw) and 2 shutouts. That was, until the Washington game with 3PPGA, a Sarich own goal and a terrible team effort. But people forget about how one game like that can cause amnesia.
Honestly, there hasn't been a player on the team who hasn't had some stretch of mediocrity thus far, with maybe Jackman being the exception (surprised he's not on the list quite frankly).
Considering Kent was adamantly and incorrectly, believing Kiprusoff had become 'Raycroft' a few years back, I'm really surprised he's not on all of Kent's lists of "things going right"
Spot-on evaluations of all the aforementioned players, Kent.
However, I think you should have also admitted to being wrong in regards to your pre-season perception of Jackman. He most definitely is not a skilled top 6 or even 9 forward, but he is the epitome of a fourth line energy forward. He has been physical, willing to drop the gloves, created some good chances for his teammates, has skated surprisingly well, and most importantly, has not been a glaring liability in his own end. I've been pleasantly surprised in this regard.
Also, I think that in a few years Backlund has the ability to become one of the premier set-up guys in the league (if we actually have someone that can score consistently at that time; Ryan Howse anyone?). His strengths are his two-way play, and his play-making acumen.
He is by far the best young forward we have in our system. I live in Surrey B.C. and have been able to catch a few Heat games in nearby Abby. Nemiesz at times shows flashes of a skilled power forward, but is still not consistently physical or agile enough to play that role in a professional league. He most definitely has the physical tools, and I have been told that his skating has improved, but the mental preparedness and toughness required at the elite level are currently lacking. I have my fingers crossed.
Wahl, and even Brodie, so far have not impressed anyone here in Abby. Nonetheless, while Brodie may not have put up an impressive point total, in my experience and in discussions with friends in Abby, the Heat generally generate more chances for than against when he is on the ice. I truly believe he will round into a steller offensive-minded defenseman capable of excelling at the NHL level, but he is a few years away. If the rebuild begins next year, though, no harm in bringing him to the big club in 2011.
You could arguably add Jackman to the list? He has been a pretty good surprise back there on the 3rd and 4th lines.
I agree with you Kent. As a matter of fact, when Bouwmeester was first brought to Calgary, I thought it was to play alongside Regehr. Obviously, that did'nt happen, as the team said that they wanted Regehr to play with Mr.Overated(Dion Phaneuf). The pairing of Regehr and Bouwmeester has looked real good, and Bouwmeester especially has impressed me with his positioning and his ability to jump up in the rush. So far this year, I'd argue that the play from Reggie and Bouw has been the Flames biggest bright spot.
November 30 2010, 09:37PM
Add Jackman if you wish. Like I said, the list is not exhaustive.
As for being wrong about him, I was the first one to say he might actually be worth a damn.
That was what made it all the stranger to me when you decided to hate him for the first few games.
Regarding Giordano, though: does he actually look better to you this year than last? I keep thinking he's playing better, and while it wouldn't be completely shocking, he is at the age where it's not exactly expected of a player.
I'll be honest, the fact that backlund's numbers have dropped do scare me a little, but there's no denying he's playing much better than he was last year in his breif time with the Flames.
November 30 2010, 09:43PM
jackman has been a pleasant surprise, his level to compete has to be respected. what he lacks in pure hockey skills he makes up for with pure honest effort. it would be refreshing to see many of the so called skill guys bust a nut like jackman. amazing how a guy laying for a job may very well be a true leader.i believe alot of the fans can relate to jackman, no star presence. lunch pail guy.
November 30 2010, 09:44PM
jackman has been a pleasant surprise, his level to compete has to be respected. what he lacks in pure hockey skills he makes up for with pure honest effort. it would be refreshing to see many of the so called skill guys bust a nut like jackman. amazing how a guy laying for a job may very well be a true leader.i believe alot of the fans can relate to jackman, no star presence. lunch pail guy.
I'm surprised there's no love for Morrison, even in the comments. Dollar for dollar, he's kept up with tanguay.
Connies 1000th game was pretty cool too. Like I said when they signed him, it might be (and has been) the only thing we get to celebrate all year!
December 01 2010, 07:20AM
I agree with you Kent. As a matter of fact, when Bouwmeester was first brought to Calgary, I thought it was to play alongside Regehr. Obviously, that did'nt happen, as the team said that they wanted Regehr to play with Mr.Overated(Dion Phaneuf). The pairing of Regehr and Bouwmeester has looked real good, and Bouwmeester especially has impressed me with his positioning and his ability to jump up in the rush. So far this year, I'd argue that the play from Reggie and Bouw has been the Flames biggest bright spot.
Agreed - im not sure why Brent Sutter insists on flogging dead horses - Aka Reggie/Phaneuf, Iggy/Jokinen. Sometimes what works will continue to work, and vice versa.
Kent I think you've hit pretty much all the big ones here, when Jackman and Ivanans (who?) were signed, I was grumbling, but I too am pleasantly surprised by Jackman. .600 is a steep hill to climb but as of late there has been 'more' consistency within a game, and that bodes well. I think the team is starting to figure out some humility and realize they are not the Blackhawks or Canucks (barf) and they must play accordingly.
December 01 2010, 07:23AM
I'm glad Daz still had enough common sense to lock up Gio for the next few years. Nice to see J Bo playing to his potential... let's hope he continues to improve! Also, have to agree with Backlund; I think we might see him play on the top line sometime this year... but either way.. I think he's definetly proved to be able to play with the big boys. Smart player too.
December 01 2010, 09:55AM
Dave Lowry coaching the PP to 24th in the league didn't get a mention? I mean, last year we were 26th, that's an improvement of a whole two spots!
December 01 2010, 10:59AM
Kent was the ONLY person here that said positive things about Jackman (I'd add myself to the short list, but I am trying to practice more humility for Advent!) In fact, the Thing 2 tag (or was he Thing 1? Doesn't matter) always made me wonder just how much people follow the league. Jackman's better on our fourth line than Nystrom in my opinion, who incidentally was invisible Monday night at the Dome in his new colours. Indeed, Jackman served well on the third line, when tasked with those responsibilities. Quite a reliable, durable utility man, who takes no crap out there. Good call, Kent.
Jackman has not only been a excellent in his role, he has eliminated the need to carry a goon on the bench, or even in the press box, as I believe Ivanans may never see the ice again, in a Flames jersey. An experiment Kent also called out - wanting to see us actually have a fourth line, void of a goon. Jack
I'd say that was sage prognosticating. Kent did his research on Jackman. I liked Jackman as an Islander, so I was glad we got him. The fact that he was the only Islander driving a pickup, and how proud he was of this, sealed the deal for me!
I am glad you gave Kudos to Regehr, Kent. He has been the old Regehr, in my opinion. Those who wanted to trade him simply don't get his value. His price tag and his age, not to mention the fact he brings it to the rink every evening, make him one of my favorite Flames.
Tanguay should be re-signed soon. Sooner, the better.
December 01 2010, 01:44PM
@everton fc
Tanguay should be re-signed soon. Sooner, the better.
Hmm - he is providing excellent value, but there are reasons not to sign him now :
1. He could slow down 2. He could get injured 3. You have 10 forwards ( including Langkow ) signed already for next year for a total of $32 M. 4. You could miss the playoffs with him and this forward group, who are above average in age will be one step slower next year. Though resigning him may make sense on an individulal level; with all the older high salaried players with NTC's the roster flexibility is limited. Giving Tanguay say $3m would put the team at this years cap limit with 3 defense and a backup goalie yet to put on the roster. ( and no Glencross) 5. Continued good play could garner some trade interest as a pending FA ( along with Glencross), which, if out of the playoff race, would be the strategy to restock the kitchen for the veteran purge of 12-13, when there are only 3 current forwards under contract ( Stajan, Bourque and Iginla). Signing him in to next year limits the market for trade and therefore the value.
December 01 2010, 02:03PM
I respect your thoughts above... and I don't think you sign him for $3mill. He'll come at a discount, methinks... because he not only wants to be here, but may realize after the fiasco in Tampa that the grass (meaning cash) is not always greener on the other side, regardless of which side of the border he lands.
Other forwards could be moved.
December 01 2010, 07:26PM
signing tanguay would be too premature. there is a ton of hockey left to play. if the flames tank he may have market value. if tanguay tanks he is just another old forward in a collection of old forwards. the flames have numerous decisions to make in regards to next season. langkow i believe his done, and this injury is now a life issue.there could be some neccessary buyouts in the off season.


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Chapter 1
When Habakkuk learns that the Lord will raise up the Chaldeans to overrun the land of Israel, he is troubled that the wicked can be thus employed.
1 The burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see.
2 O Lord,
3 Why dost thou shew me iniquity, and cause me to behold grievance? for spoiling and violence are before me: and there are that raise up
4 Therefore the law
5 ¶Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a
6 For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, which shall march through the breadth of the land, to possess the dwellingplaces that are not theirs.
7 They are terrible and dreadful: their judgment and their dignity
8 Their horses also are swifter than the leopards, and are more fierce than the evening wolves: and their horsemen shall spread themselves, and their horsemen shall come from far; they shall fly as the eagle that hasteth to eat.
9 They shall come all for violence: their faces shall sup up as the east wind, and they shall gather
10 And they shall scoff at the kings, and the princes shall be a scorn unto them: they shall deride every strong hold; for they shall heap dust, and take it.
11 Then shall his
12 ¶Art thou not from everlasting, O Lord my God, mine Holy One? we shall not die. O Lord, thou hast ordained them for judgment; and, O mighty God, thou hast established them for correction.
13 Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he?
14 And makest men as the fishes of the sea, as the creeping things, that have no ruler over them?
15 They take up all of them with the
16 Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto their drag; because by them their portion is fat, and their meat plenteous.
17 Shall they therefore empty their net, and not spare continually to slay the nations?


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