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Mounds View City Council July 22, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 2 coming year. The Commission was requesting each of the 10 cities adopt a Resolution extending the term of the cable television franchise with the current terms. Cora Wilson, Executive Director of NSCCINSAC, discussed the cable franchise renewal process in further detail with the Council. She explained she was pleased that a one year extension was being offered as it would give the committee and Comcast the time needed to finalize negotiations and terms for the cable contract. She commented she would continue to advocate for public funding and operating support as this was valuable to the community. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8121, Extending the Term of the Cable Television Franchise Ordinance and Agreement Held by Comcast of Minnesota, Inc. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Public Hearing, Resolution 8130, a Resolution to Approve an On-Sale Temporary Liquor License for the Mounds View Festival in the Park Committee to Allow Maxx’s Bar and Grill to Serve Liquor During the August 17, 2013, Mounds View Festival in the Park. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated in accordance with City Code, temporary liquor licenses may be granted to organizations for a period not to exceed three days. The Festival in the Park Committee was requesting the Council allow Maxx’s Bar and Grill be approved to serve liquor on August 17, 2013 at the Mounds View Festival in the Park. She explained a public hearing was properly posted for this item. All application fees have been submitted and the proper insurance was in place. She commented the City was still waiting for a satisfactory criminal background check. Staff recommended the Council hold a public hearing and approve the temporary liquor license contingent upon the receipt of a satisfactory criminal background check. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Council Member Gunn requested further information on how the beer sales would take place at Festival in the Park. Steve Otis discussed how the beer sales would be arranged and there would be additional people at the entrance to assist in carding patrons. Council Member Mueller asked if those entering the beer area would be given a wrist band. Mr. Otis stated this was the practice at Blaine’s Festival this year and it worked quite smoothly. All patrons entering the beer area would be given a wrist band if over 21 years of age.