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LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCI MEETING MINUTES I Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 3 of 4 May 13, 2014 Agenda items for the May 27 Council Meeting may include a discussion of the future use of 2430 Larpenteur Avenue and a presentation from Cor Wilson of the North Suburban Cable Commission regarding the franchise renewal with Comcast. Mayor Dains explained that the Council was moving into the work session. Work sessions are continuation of the meeting but not aired on community television. Mayor Dains asked if anyone wished to address th e Council. No one came forward. I Owner of Best Hawn, Larry Kasella Larry Kasella addressed the Council and provided information regarding his business. He plans to lease or purchase the building at 2520 Larpenteur Avenue. Kasella said he has been in business for 15 years. He reasoned that Best Pawn is the ultimate recycler as 99% of the merchandise they sell is used. - Mayor Dains explained that three residents have called in opposition to a pawn shop opening in the City. Councilor Mac Lean was concerned with security and Kasella responded that Best Pawn follows the letter of the law in regard to recording transactions. Councilor Gaasch commented on the quality of references and the overall material in the packet but expressed concern that a pawn shop could increase policing costs. Kasella stated if the City Council allowed Best Pawn in the City, the Rapit Print building would house on-line sales and be additional warehouse and office space for Best Pawn. The Council thanked Kasella for his presentation. Co -Owner of Gentleman Scholar Distillery, Jon Bohlinger Butkowski stated that Gentleman Scholar (GS) is leasing property owned by Bolger Printing with the plan to start a micro distillery. Jon Bohlinger was present at the meeting to discuss their plans and introduce the Council to their company. Bohlinger said that GS has been a company for a year and there are 14 other micro distilleries in the state, three of which are in operation. GS is currently in the process of getting its federal permit, and when it's secured, it will apply for the Minnesota permit. GS will produce gin and vodka at first and may produce Whiskey in the future. GS is hoping to start production in July. Bohlinger stated the base grain of the alcohol will be milled corn. GS will purchase blank spirits for distillation into gin and vodka. This means they will not have stored grains on site. After a few more questions, the Council thanked Bohlinger for his presentation and wished him luck.