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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 27, 2013 IMP. NO. 2013 -01— SPRUCE STREET IMP. NO. 2013 -08 — PINETREE POND The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Boss. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. WARMING The City Administrator reviewed the Park & Recreation Director's HOUSE March 22, 2013 report recommending that RVK Architects be hired to PROJECT draft plans for replacement of the Old Fire Barns warming house as well as manage the construction of the project. The Administrator indicated that this project is part of the 2013 Capital Improvement Plan and has a total estimated cost of $150,000. The Administrator noted that RVK Architects has managed other City projects in the past, including the Spooner Park shelter project and the History Center project. The Council expressed concern that there is only one quote for consideration, and it was their consensus that additional quotes should be obtained for this work and submitted to them for review. McGraw asked if it will be necessary to acquire additional property from St. John's Church. The City Administrator reported that by making a slight adjustment in the proposed location of the new warming house, it will not be necessary to acquire any property from the Church. He indicated, however, that it may be necessary to obtain a Rider from St. Paul Regional Water Services for the new location. The warming house will be on the City's property, however, the Water Department has an easement over that property. CALL The City Clerk reported that for the past seven years, the City has tied PUBLIC increases in various liquor license fees to the increase in the gross levy. HEARING TO She noted that given there was no gross levy increase in 2012, liquor CONSIDER license fees were not increased. The 2013 gross levy increase is 1.97 %, LIQUOR and the Clerk indicated that if the Council desires to continue past LICENSE practice, a public hearing should be called for May 8th to consider an FEE increase in the On -Sale Liquor License fee and the On -Sale Wine License. INCREASE The Clerk reported that the On -Sale Sunday and Off -Sale Liquor License fees are regulated by State Law. Staff is recommending that the 2 a.m. Liquor License fee and 3.2 Intoxicating Malt Liquor License fees remain at the 2012 levels. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 23