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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION December 3, 2012 APPROVED 90 Grant Rademacher of the developing group, came forward. Council Member Rafferty 91 noted that he has taken a driving tour of most of the Bill's Superette properties. He asked 92 Mr. Rademacher about the companies building standards, the size of the proposed liquor 93 store, fencing plans, and the boldness of the proposed façade. He also asked that the trail 94 plans be included in the action as a recommendation and that the propane facility be 95 moved to a less visible location. In addition Council Member Stoesz asked about 96 possible satellite dishes and signage. Community Development Director Grochala will 97 work with the applicant on the suggestions. Council Member Rafferty added that his 98 suggestions reflect his viewpoint and not the council's; he is actually impressed at what 99 he seen on the tour. 100 101 Adam LeMere, Lakes Liquor, noted that it is clear that this facility is not needed. There 102 are vacant store fronts in the city so he sees zero need for additional facilities. Since he 103 runs a liquor store, he can't add items for additional revenue so it's not a fair field. The 104 mayor recalled that the city did have limitations on off-sale some years ago and Mr. 105 LeMere suggested they be reconsidered. The mayor suggested adding the matter of off- 106 sale liquor to the next council work session. 107 108 The council then heard from Sergei (manager of Eagle Liquors) who concurred with Mr. 109 LeMere's comments and added that the city will have empty liquor stores if they allow 110 this large store to go in. He fears that there will be a price war and G-Will will be in a 111 better situation to run others out. He was forced to take down a banner and a larger sign 112 at his store. The mayor noted that empty buildings do concern him but he added that the 113 council's authority is limited as they don't approve businesses but only buildings. ' 114 115 4. Advisory Board Appointments—City Clerk Bartell noted that each year the 116 council considers appointments to the city advisory boards and committee. The process 117 of receiving applications is complete and the city has received just enough applications 118 for the open positions (except EDAC). There are two applicants who have not served 119 before. She asked who the council would like to interview and the majority agreed to 120 interview only new candidates at interviews to be held before the next council meeting on 121 December 10. 122 123 5. Final 2013 Budget Review—Finance Director Rolek presented the final budget 124 that will be presented for approval at the next city council meeting. Changes from the 125 council's last review include revenue from the Centennial Utilities gas franchise and 126 savings for health insurance that will go toward contingency. The budget proposed is less 127 than the 2012 budget. Administrator Karlson added that the arbitration award has been 128 presented for the LELS (Police Officers) union. The award regarding six issues was 129 reviewed by Mr. Karlson (as included in the council packet). Funding is available in the 130 contingency and he will fully review recommendations and possible impacts with the 131 council at a future closed session. 132 133 6. Five-Year Financial Forecast—Finance Director Rolek noted that the forecast 134 was added to the electronic packet for review. More detail is available if council 3