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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />FEBRUARY 9, 2022 <br />agrees with Fischer that it is better to keep it simple. Keis stated he would like to see this passed and <br />we can make changes. Torkelson stated that since there is no hurry for this to be done, he would <br />appreciate if it could be delayed for two weeks. Miller agreed with Torkelson. <br />Torkelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: <br />RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2-26 — TABLE THE CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY UNTIL A <br />FUTURE MEETING AFTER STAFF RECEIVES COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL <br />The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Miller. <br />Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. <br />DISCUSS 2022 LIQUOR LICENSE FEES <br />The City Clerk stated that the City Council has annually increased on -sale liquor license fees at the same <br />percentage rate as the adopted levy. She noted that in 2020 and 2021, due to the pandemic the City <br />Council did not increase the fees, and also significantly reduced the on -sale license fees both years. She <br />explained that the next license period starts on July 1 and Council discusses the license fee increase in <br />March at a public hearing each year so the fee change can be done before the license renewal packets are <br />sent out. Since the pandemic continues to have effects on the businesses with on -sale liquor licenses, <br />Staff is asking if the Council wants to increase the liquor licenses fees in 2022. <br />Keis stated that he wants to be supportive of the businesses since the pandemic is still affecting them. <br />Fischer asked how much was budgeted for liquor license revenue this year. The City Clerk responded <br />likely about a three percent increase. Fischer noted that since the city has only received half of the <br />liquor license fees for the past two years, even no increase will bring more revenue than the past years. <br />He stated he would prefer not to increase the fees. Torkelson and Miller agreed. <br />McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: <br />RESOL UTION NO. 2022-2-2 7 — APPROVE NOT RAISING LIQUOR LICENSE FEES IN <br />2022 <br />The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. <br />Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. <br />There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. <br />Theis, Mayor <br />At <br />Christopher Heine , City Administrator <br />0 <br />