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Mounds View City Council August 27, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 5 Finance Director Beer explained that there have been no changes since the First Reading was heard. Mayor Marty opened the public hearing. Bill Doty of 3049 Bronson Drive asked how much money is taken in by the franchise fee with Xcel. Finance Director Beer indicated that the amount is approximately $550,000 annually. Mr. Doty said that this is one thing that he wishes was eliminated with the first Charter. Mr. Doty said that this is an added tax on ~he resident. Hearing no further public comment, Mayor Marty ciosed the public hearing. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Ordinance 797, Adopting a Franchise Fee on Xcel. ROLL CALL: Marty/Stigney/Flaherly/Hull/Mueller Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 7143, Suspension of On Sale Liquor License for Roberts Sports Bar and Entertainment Assistant Administrator Crane provided information on delinquent taxes for Roberts Sports Bar and noted that they no longer have liquor liability insurance both of which are grounds for revocation of a liquor license. Mayor Marty opened the public hearing. 33 Attorney Riggs noted, for the record, that the Staff report and his letter outline the findings of 34 fact to establish the grounds for suspension. Attorney Riggs recommended suspension of the 35 license in order to allow them the ability to come into compliance and allow them the 36 opportunity to sell the business. 37 38 Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing. 39 4o Council Member Mueller asked Staff to explain how the delinquent taxes were found and why it 41 was not known in previous years. 42 43 Assistant Crane said that she sends a letter to the Department of Revenue as part of the renewal • 44 process, but she did not get any information or a letter from them regarding delinquent taxes.