it continues to be prom matic. on a personal note, i really agree with the vice chair joseph with regard to the operator's ability to operate the place. it does appear that he's losing control of it to a great extent. so i think a stronger message should be sent and we'll do anything we can to help you with that. and that's all i have. >> commissioners questions? commissioner miko. commissioner miko: thank you, commissioner. first of all, i should remind you that when you first presented the recommended commissions i had commented that they had seem to be prepared in something of a vacuum. so i wanted to commend you for wanting to kind of spread this out, bring in some additional information and i look forward to another hearing on this. and would take a fresh look at what you're trying to accomplish. this entire a.l.u. process is -- is a good thing. and seems to be heading in a direction that's going to benefit both police department and the entertainment commission because we really are working for the same kinds