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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 26, 2023 Mayor Fischer commented that they expect the property to be properly maintained until sold. He asked who would maintain the new lot and believed there should be a person of contact in the case there are issues before the property is sold. Mr. Hronski commented that he would be the main contact. He stated that each property owner would continue to mow the portion that was previously part of their yard. He stated that if for some reason the other party stopped mowing, he would assume that responsibility. Kwapick commended the Planning Commission for its thorough review. He asked if the building pad is set, or whether it could be further back on the lot. The Community Development Director commented that was just provided for a point of reference to show that a home could be constructed meeting all requirements. She stated that a new home would need to meet the required front yard setback, or average setback, and therefore could not be located too far back on the lot. T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2023-4-47 — APPROVING A MINOR SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 2857AND 2851 VANDERBIE STREET FOR PARCEL ID NUMBERS 05-29-22-31-0011 AND 05-29-22-31-0012 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by D. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDER ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FEE INCREASE The City Clerk provided background information on this item and historical increases in liquor license fee increases which had previously been tied to the increase in the City levy. She commented that the levy has been increasing in higher percentage, rather than the previous three percent, and perhaps there is a different mechanism to consider for the liquor license fee. She stated that on -sale liquor license fees had not been increased since 2019 due to the pandemic. Mayor Fischer opened the public hearing for comments from the general public. Tom Duray, owner of Hoggsbreath Bar and Restaurant, stated that he has permission from the other on -sale license holders to speak on behalf of the group, with the exception of the Fiesta Feliz Rental Hall since he was not able to reach anyone from there. He stated that the group shares the same concerns that business is not what it used to be following COVID. He commented that the businesses are all independently owned with the exception of, Saxon Lanes, and most owners live in Little Canada. He commented that the business has not rebounded, and product costs have increased significantly in addition to challenges with the labor market. He thanked the citizens of Little Canada that have supported these businesses through the pandemic and the challenges that it brought to the restaurant industry. He asked that the Council consider not raising the liquor license fees this year. He commented that the original intent in 2006 was to increase the fee gradually to catch up to what the fee had been in other communities. He noted that in 2006 there was discussion of a sunset to that increase and perhaps a new formula could be created for the future. He stated that perhaps the fee has increased to the point where it could now level off. He reviewed some of the changes that the businesses have 3