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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION August 3, 2009 APPROVED 131 the council for direction on the parameters of a JPA and also on the matter of the impact of the charter 132 provisions. 133 Attorney Langel suggested that the city will have to deal with a decision about how a petition will be 134 viewed if in fact one is submitted. 135 The council had general agreement with the parameters of the JPA that had been presented. 136 137 5. Liquor License Investigation Fee — City Clerk Bartell reviewed the report before the council 138 regarding the city's practice and charges for liquor license background investigations. The process has 139 come under review since one renewal applicant is refusing to pay the fee for the annual background 140 investigation. The city attorney is suggesting that the council reinforce the rationale and the city code. 141 language if they wish to continue the requirement for investigations for renewal applicants. 142 The council concurred that annual investigation is a good practice and they would like to continue that. 143 Staff was directed to prepare a resolution that reinforces the practice and also prepare the appropriate 144 code amendment (to be considered as part of the recodification approval). 145 The council suggested that it may be appropriate to rework how the investigation cost is charged, perhaps 146 by adding it into the license fee. 147 148 Review Regular Agenda - City Planner Smyser reviewed Item 6A, second reading of an ordinance. He 149 provided requested information on what other cities are doing in the same area. While zoning districts 150 can be titled or separated differently in cities, it appears that most cities do allow the situation staff is 151 presenting for this city. The city's Economic Development Advisory Committee will also be offering an 152 opinion as of the end of the week. 153 A council member noted concern about "shoddy" church -type operations that could take advantage of the 154 change. It would be preferable to consider individual situations as they come forward. Staff pointed out 155 that the city isn't allowed to grant variances to zoning. 156 The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. 157 These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council meeting held on August 24, 158 2009. 159 160 161 162 Julianne Bartell, City Clerk John Bergeson, Mayor 4