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1 COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 13, 1989 Wine License Request, Chomonix Golf Course - Mr. Hawkins explained state statute require that wine licenses be issued only to establishments with a seating capacity of 25 or more serving food. The State also has a liberal interpretation of food including such., items as stewart sandwiches and pizza. These items are sold at the golf club. Mr. Hawkins noted that the gold club meets the requirements and explained he saw no reason to deny the license. Mr. Pat Smith, 7002 West Shadow Lake Drive told the Council that there are over 100 children in the area of the golf course and noted that Anoka county has put the installation of the club house access road from Lake Drive on hold. He felt issuing the license could further endanger the children and suggest that the Council approve the wine license contigent upon the installation of the Lake Drive access road. Mr. Bisel suggested that the Council take a look at the number of licenses this City can issue and noted this City could see a real increase in requests. Mr. Hawkins explained that there is a statutory limit on the number of licenses the City could issue and suggested holding back one or two licenses in the event a large hotel locates in the City. Mr. Bisel said he felt this matter should be discussed and a policy prepared. Mayor Benson noted receipt of a letter from Mary Jones, 830 Oak Lane regarding expansion to liquor facilities at Ross' Corner Shoppe. Mr. Neal moved to approve the wine license for the Chomonix Golf Club. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mr. Bisel voting no. Basement Acquisition, West Central Trunk Improvement - Mr. Hawkins explained that he contacted the appraiser involved with the original appraisals of the five Rustic Lane properties and asked him to prepare appraisals for easement acquisition on the five properties. Last Thursday he and Mr. Stahlberg met with the five property owners and presented the appraisals to them. The appraisals were not accepted by the landowners and counter proposals from the landowners were received. The landowners indicated that the first three items on their proposal were not negotiable, however the money issue was negotiable. Mr. Hawkins recommended to the Council that a petition for eminent domain action be filed with the court. The court would appoint three independent individuals to hear presentations by the landowners and the City. They would make a determination regarding compensation for the easements.