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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 13, 1994 Morelan pointed out that in the past a liquor license was a valuable asset. However, due to liquor liability law changes, he did not believe this to be the case any longer. The Administrator pointed out that his analysis shows that the City is generatinq a positive margin on the other types of liquor licenses. The Administrator also pointed out the nature of the liquor establishments in Little Canada versus other cities, and felt that the fees currently being charged were appropriate. PETITION TO Hanson reported that the City is in receipt of a INCREASE petition containing 455 signatures requesting that the SPEED LIMIT speed limit on Country Drive be increased from 30 mph ON COUNTRY to 40 mph. It was noted that the Council has acted on DRIVE a similar request a few years ago increasing the speed limit to 35 mph based on a Aighway Department study. However, after residents objected to this action, the Council reversed its decision, and the speed limit remains at 30 mph. Frank Frattalone appeared before the Council in support of the increased speed. Frattalone reported that 30 mph on Country Drive is dangerous since traffic is pushing at vehicles going 30 mph or else trying to pass. Frattalone felt that Country Drive should be posted 40 mph. Mr. LaValle introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 94-4-96 - ACCEPTING THE PETITION FOR INCREASED SPEED ON COUNTRY DRIVE FROM 30 MPH TO 40 MPH The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Morelan. Ayes (5) LaValle, Morelan, Hanson, Pedersen, Scalze. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Scalze felt that before action is taken on the petition, the residents of the area should be asked for their input. Morelan indicated that he would like to have time to evaluate the previous Council minutes included in the Additions to the Agenda on this matter. The Administrator noted that the petition is asking for a 23