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COUNCIL MINUTES June 8, 1998 Mayor Sullivan reminded those present of the guidelines for audience participation in City Council meetings, emphasizing the need for respectful dialog. OPEN MIKE Ms. Rosemary Storberg, Lino Lakes, came forward and explained to the Council that she was injured in the parking lot of the 49 Club. She reported the incident to a bartender at the club. The stump that she received her injury from was not fixed. Ms. Storberg discovered that the owner of the club and the person who held the liquor license did not live in the State of Minnesota. After Ms. Storberg filed a claim in small claims court, the stump in the parking lot was fixed. She asked for a letter of apology from the owner. The owner refused. She asked for a donation for a children's Christmas fund. The owner refused and instead chose to go to court. No settlement occurred. Ms. Storberg wrote an editorial about her experience. The Quad Press refused to print it. Ms. Storberg asked the Council if the person who holds the liquor license is responsible for the property and premises. Mayor Sullivan thanked Ms. Storberg for her comments. She stated that the responsibilities of liquor license holders will be discussed by Council at a Council work session. Tim Fried, 6559 Pheasant Run, came forward to thank the Council for the new playground equipment, especially the equipment that is going to be installed at Birch Park. Mayor Sullivan thanked Mr. Fried for taking the time to address the Council regarding the playground equipment. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, MARY VASKE Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 79, Amending Resolution No. 97 -140 and Resolution No. 97 - 141 - Ms. Vaske stated that in October, 1997, Council adopted Resolution No. 97 - 140 and Resolution No. 97 - 141 transferring funds from T.I.F. 1-1 and T.I.F. 1-2 to the Town Center Fund for infrastructure. In December, 1997, the Town Center Fund was divided into three funds: Village, Civic Complex, and Infrastructure. The two (2) 1997 Resolutions stated the transfer to Fund 431. The Infrastructure Fund was established as Fund 433. The amendment is to change the fund number that the transfer was made to. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 79, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 79 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 80, Approving Annual Transfers for Rice Industries from Tax Increment - Ms. Vaske stated that per the T.I.F. agreement with Rice Industries, assessments owing on the property were to be paid with increments over the life of the district. The T.I.F. attorney has suggested an assessment schedule based on the approximate term of the 2