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Mounds View City Council January 22, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 5 • Finance Director Beer asked if there has been any consideration of local government aid to first ring suburbs. Senator Betzold indicated that there was some money put back in for 2005 but the formulas did not help the first ring suburbs. Mayor Marty said that he feels that the local government aid formula needs to be looked at and he would appreciate any help. City Administrator Ulrich indicated that Senator Betzold has been working with the Fire Department to complete a study of firefighter pensions and thanked him for his work on the project. Mike Read of 2208 Lois Drive said the transportation bill was passed and he is wondering why the gasoline tax is being considered again. Senator Betzold explained that the Governor vetoed the gas tax bill last year but that bill has been reintroduced. Council Member Flaherty asked what kind of bills are being seen for the motor vehicle taY funds and. • Senator Betzold explained that the Governor cannot veto constitutional amendments and the voters passed dedicating all motor vehicle sales tax to roads and transit to be phased in over a couple of years. Mayor Marty noted that bus route 860 was cut through the City and a lot of residents depended upon that to get to work and he asked Staff about that and Staff is going to research the status of that route. He then said that he would contact the Senator if the City needs help with the issue. Mayor Marty thanked Senator Betzold and Representative Tillberry for coming in to discuss the issues and provide information. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing, Resolution 7003 to Consider a Civil Penalty and Suspension of Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Business License for ABC Liquor at 2840 County Highway 10 Mayor Marly opened the public hearing. Chief Sommer addressed the Council and susllniarized the facts of this case. On January 13, 2006 Mr. Xiong was charged with sale of alcohol to are underage person and this offense was • related to an investigation and they were able to confirm the sale of alcohol to an underage person and he was charged with a gross misdemeanor.