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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 28, 2001 liquor establishments but a sample of other businesses in the City. The Administrator noted that based on this analysis, the on-sale liquor establishments are high consumers of law enforcement services. He also noted the information provided on insurance discounts that are provided to liquor businesses for participating in server training. In comparing Little Canada's liquor license fees with those of other cities, the Administrator noted that only the City of Shoreview offers a license discount for those establishments participating in server training He further noted that Little Canada is also on the low end of on-sale liquor license fees. The Council discussed the City's on-sale liquor license and an appropriate level of increase for the upcoming year. It was noted that it is necessary to hold a public hearing at which license increases are considered. LaValle indicated that his feeling is that license fees are another form of taxation. Mr. Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2002-I7-273 -INDICATING THAT THE CITY HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AFTER TILE FIRST OF TFIE YEAR AT WHICII TIME THE COUNCIL, NHOUI D CONSIDER A $250 INCREASE IN ON- SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FEE FOR THE YEAR 2002 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Scalze. Ayes (3) Anderson, Scalze, Fahey. Nays (2) LaValle, Montour. Resolution declared adopted. The City Administrator reviewed the Infrastructure Replacement Fund that is used to finance street improvement projects. He noted that under Option B recommended by the Debt Levy Reduction Committee, funding would be provided for this fund through 2006 or 2007. Under Option A, the Fund would be depleted. The Administrator further reported that the Water and Sewer Funds appear to be in fairly good shape with likely only nominal rate increases necessary. More information will be presented to the Council on these budgets after the first of the year. The City Administrator reported that the City's Truth In Taxation hearing will be held on Wednesday, December 5, at 7 p.m. Council will consider adoption of the 2002 Budget at its December 19°i meeting.