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• CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 18, 2003 APPROVED stated he is developing a village type commercial center that includes residential style retail shops. Mayor Bergeson inquired about the size of the retail development. Mr. Pratt referred to a drawing pointing out a small convenience store, small office building and car wash. He stated he believes the development will have access to water from the City of Hugo in 2005. The retail development will be done in 2004 or possibly late this year. Councilmember Reinert asked if the City has the capacity to handle the retail development. Community Development Director Grochala advised staff believes the usage will not be a problem for the City's system. The developer will pay for the extension. Allowing the retail development to hook up to the City's system will not commit the City to any more commercial hook ups. Mayor Bergeson requested staff to check with the City Attorney to make sure the City can approve this on a case-by-case basis. Community Development Director Grochala advised staff will handle the request by amending the current JPA. Councilmember O'Donnell requested staff confirm the City of Hugo's schedule regarding their water service. DISCUSSION REGARDING 2 A.M. CLOSING TIME LAW, AND GUNS AT CITY HALL, STEVE MORTENSON Sergeant Mortenson advised the new closing time for bars goes into effect July 1, 2003. Each establishment has to be approved by the City via a permit and fees. The City has not received any calls from establishments within the City regarding this issue. Staff can contact the establishments and inform them of the requirements to stay open until 2 a.m. The City will have to change the current ordinance. The Police Department does not have a recommendation on this change. At this point, the Department does not see the later closing time as a huge problem for the City. Sergeant Mortenson advised the posting of signs banning firearms was discussed at a previous work session. The School District will be posting signs at the Early Childhood Facility. The City can post signs at the entrances of City Hall also. The Police Department does not have a recommendation regarding the posting of signs. The posting of signs is a Council decision. The Early Childhood Facility would like the signs posted at City Hall also. However, according to the law, someone also needs to verbally inform people entering the building that firearms are prohibited. Mayor Bergeson stated the City has to respond to the School District's request. This issue needs to be added to the Council agenda for action. He stated he believes the City • should have at least limited posting.