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12. Cars Bike Shop property. Owner Richard Wolens appeared before the City Council on July 24, 2017, to ask for help with his wet basement. Former Director of Public Works Brian Erickson had previously met with Mr. Wolens and explained to him that with last year's record setting precipitation totals, many property owners were seeing water intrusions that don't normally. And similar to Mr. Wolens, many property owners have sump pumps which haven't turned off in many months, running non-stop. Mr. Wolens wanted to direct the flow from his sump pumps into the City's sanitary sewer system to with Mr. Erickson indicated that was not possible. A meeting is being scheduled with the City, the County (Molly Churchich) and the City (Don Peterson.) 13. Non -Union Compensation Study. With the three bargaining groups having had a compensation study recently completed in conjunction with their contract renewals, staff had discussed with City Council the need to extend such a study to the 22 non-union staff members to ensure our wages remain competitive. I have, or will have, requested proposals from area consultants to conduct such a study on the remaining positions (four of which are or will be vacant.) It would seem reasonable to expect results still this year, so Council could determine that implementation could occur beginning in 2018, if any adjustments are deemed necessary. Adjustments can be spread over a couple years, too. Mark Beer and the Interim Administrator can coordinate working with the selected consultant. 14. Comprehensive Plan. Jon Sevald is the lead on this item as well and is working on a plan for moving ahead with this rather large project. 15. Off -Sale Liquor Research. The City Council enacted a moratorium on any new off -sale liquor licenses for liquor stores in April of 2016 via the adoption of Resolution 8551. The moratorium was initially for six months, but was extended another six months. On August 14, 2017, the City Council extended the moratorium again for a full year. Five questions were posed in the original resolution which need to be addressed, and this research has not yet been initiated. The Interim Administrator could conduct this research or the Council could request a consultant do the work. 16. Business Licensine. Barb Benesch will oversee and process any new or transferred business licenses. There will be the 3.2 Malt Liquor license considered by the Council on September 11, and Barb can coordinate what happens subsequent to that. The only other license issue that we might pop up is the possible intoxicating liquor license. See next item below. 17. New Vision Theatre. The former Carmike Cinema across the street from City Hall was purchased by New Vision Theatres, which has expressed a desire to obtain a liquor license as part of an overall plan to improve, upgrade and renovate the Mounds View location. Jon Sevald is the primary contact regarding the ordinance amendment and zoning matter, while Barb might be involved to assist with the licensing component. Their initial plans which have not yet been finalized anticipate the resenting the entire theater with new luxury recliner seats, replace all carpeting, paint, aisle lighting, new wall coverings in the auditoriums, new concession stand, upgraded restrooms, a new bar and new lobby. If you're familiar with it, a good example of what's being proposed is the Marcus Theater in Oakdale.