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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 27, 2021 behind determined what the Development Fees should be. The City Clerk explained how staff determines how much staff time and outside costs are required for each of the different types of planning requests. The Community Development Director stated that she also looked at what neighboring cities were charging for these same fees, and what is proposed is comparable to other cities. Torkelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2021-1-16 AUTHORIZE SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 851 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Fischer/Torkelson/McGraw/Miller Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Torkelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2 021-1-16 ADOPT ORDINANCE 851, AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE AS PRESENTED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fischer. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Fischer/Torkelson/McGraw/Miller Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. DISCUSS 2021 LIQUOR LICENSE FEES The City Clerk explained that the City Council has annually increased liquor license fees at the same percentage rate as the adopted levy. In 2020, due to the pandemic and the effect it was having on the food and hospitality industry, the City Council opted to not increase the liquor license fees, and ultimately decided to give a credit towards the 2020-2021 liquor license fees based on how many weeks the bars and restaurants were required to be closed. She stated that the invoices for the 2020-2021 licenses were sent out in mid -September in order to give the businesses time to generate some income after being closed for over 12 weeks. She noted that since the license fees were paid in October, the bars and restaurants had to close indoor dining again and has limits on their capacity now. She stated that due to the continued effect the pandemic is having on the businesses with on - sale liquor licenses, Staff is recommending that the Council consider not raising liquor licenses fees in 2021. Fischer and Keis agreed, and Torkelson stated that he doesn't want to burden the businesses any more than necessary. The City Clerk stated that the 2021-2022 liquor license fees would typically be paid in May with their applications, but suggested that the City could hold off on sending the invoices until July 1. The 2021-2022 liquor licenses will be included on an upcoming agenda in May for approval and a final discussion can occur at that time related to potential credits related to COVID-19 impacts. 4