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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 249 2023 Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2 023-5-61 RELEASING THE LIQ UOR LICENSE OPERA TING CONDITIONS AGREEMENT FOR THE HOGGSBREATH The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by T. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. RENEWAL OF LIQUOR, TOBACCO AND AMUSEMENT LICENSES The City Clerk presented a request to consider the renewal of liquor, tobacco, and amusement licenses. She noted that these are the same businesses that operated the previous year and there have not been any new additions. She noted one tobacco sales business that was not included in the list as there are outstanding items for that business to turn in and fire code violations that need to be addressed. Mayor Fischer asked and received confirmation that if that business does not turn in the necessary information and address the violations, it would need to cease business on June 30t1i. Kwapick asked if there would be sufficient time for the business to provide that documentation and receive its license. The City Clerk confirmed that there would be additional time for that business to submit the information and receive its license as there is another City Council meeting in June. Mayor Fischer asked if the City is working to evolve to address the legalization of marijuana. The City Clerk replied that there has not yet been discussion regarding marijuana licensing, but cannabis would be regulated separately. T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2 023-5- 62 APPR O VING THE LIQ UOR, TOBA CCO, AND AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENCES FOR JULY 11 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024 AS PRESENTED SUBJECT TO RECEIVING ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS, FEES, AND RECEIPT OF SATISFACTORYBACKGROUND CHECKS The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by D. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR VADNAIS BOULEVARD TRAIL PROJECT GRANT APPLICATION Parks & Rec/Community Services Director stated that the Council is asked to approve the resolution which would allow Ramsey County to solicit grant funds for the Vadnais Boulevard trail project. He stated that the local match from Little Canada would be $400,000 noting that the City does not have those funds allocated at this time and could search for additional funding options should the County be awarded the grant funds. He stated that Vadnais Heights did approve this resolution at a recent City Council meeting. Mayor Fischer acknowledged the approval from Vadnais Heights, noting that community would have matching funds of $3,600,000, which is a strong commitment. 5