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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 26, 2023 lot following the pandemic and therefore she did not feel it necessary to raise the fee by even three percent. She agreed that they should work with the local businesses to find a better formula and continue the freeze for one more year. Mayor Fischer stated that the policy to increase the fee in the same manner as the levy was a guideline and they have deviated from that when appropriate. He noted that City costs have also increased and even though $159 is not that much money, it would equate to about $1,000 for the City which does help. He stated that he is conscientious of the business owners and their challenges as well. He believed that an increase of three percent would be fair but would also be open to continuing the freeze for one additional year. He did not believe the comparison to Vadnais Heights was appropriate because of the manner those fees are calculated and noted that Little Canada is still 17 percent lower than their highest fee. D. Miller replied that when comparing rates, Little Canada is always lower than the surrounding communities because it does control its spending. He stated that he would lean towards keeping the rate flat this year and finding a better way moving forward. Kwapick agreed and stated that he would like to find something that makes a little more sense and that would be consistent so the businesses could budget for the increase. Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2023-4-48 —APPROVE NO INCREASE TO THE ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FEE FOR 2023 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by T. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Mr. Duray thanked the Council and City staff for their continued support and continuing to work with them during a challenging time. CONSENT AGENDA T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2023-4-49 — APPRO VING THE CONSENT A GENDA WHICH CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING: • Approval of the Vouchers • Approve Contract with RES Pyro for Canadian Days Fireworks on August 4 & 5, 2023 • Call for a Workshop on May 24, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. • Approve Resolution 2023-4-50 Consenting to Amendment to the City's Amended and Restated Senior Housing Revenue Note (Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills, Inc. Project) Series 201113 and Amended and Restated Senior Housing Revenue Note (Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills, Inc. Project) Series 2012B • Approve Pay Request to Precision Tree for Twin Lake Boulevard Improvement Project Tree Clearing k