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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA APRIL 10, 2024 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the City Council of Little Canada, Minnesota was convened on the 10' day of April, 2024 in the Council Chambers of the City Center located at 515 Little Canada Road in said City. Mayor Tom Fischer called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and the following members of the City Council were present at roll call: CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Fischer, Council Members T. Miller, Kwapick, Gutierrez and D. Miller. Absent: None. ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Chris Heineman, Community Relations Manager Laura Linehan, Public Works Director Bill Dirks, and City Clerk/HR Manager Heidi Heller. APPROVAL OF MINUTES T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2024-4-39 — APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 27, 2024 REGULAR MEETINGS AS SUBMITTED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by D. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. ANNOUNCEMENTS FAIR HOUSING MONTH PROCLAMATION Mayor Fischer read the proclamation declaring April as fair housing month. PUBLIC COMMENT None. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON -SALE LIQUOR AND WINE LICENSE FEE INCREASE The City Clerk stated that each year staff and the Council discuss whether to increase the liquor and wine license fees. She stated that in 2006 the businesses were consulted, and the decision was made to make small increases each year, in coordination with the levy increases, and provided background information. She stated that the license fees have not been increased since 2019 and it was decided last year that the Council would discuss the matter further and determine the best path forward. It was decided to increase the fee by two percent each year, as that will allow the businesses to budget for the increase and will also help to address the City costs. She noted that the process still involves a public hearing each year and each business holding a license was notified of the potential increase and of tonight's public hearing. She stated that she did not receive any calls or emails. Mayor Fischer opened the public hearing for comments from the general public.