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Mounds View City Council May 23, 2011 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br /> <br /> <br />C. Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m., Resolution 7786, a Resolution to Consider an <br />On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor License Renewal for Taiko Sushi Bar <br />located at 2394 County Highway 10. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Crane stated Taiko Sushi Bar passed their liquor compliance check <br />with the Mounds View Police Department but has outstanding property taxes in the amount of <br />$34,746.36 and a utility bill for $547.58. She had suggested the property owner be present to <br />speak to the Council this evening but the property owner declined stating he was unable to pay <br />his property taxes at this time. She explained that the Council could deny the renewal or <br />continue the public hearing to the June 13th meeting requesting that the property owner be present <br />to plead his case. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller questioned if the owner had a payment plan in place. Assistant City <br />Administrator Crane indicated the property owner did not have a repayment plan in place. The <br />property owner expressed concern with similar businesses opening as this has strained his <br />business. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller asked if an extension on this renewal would assist the property owner. <br />Assistant City Administrator Crane did not feel this would assist the establishment. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Postpone the On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor <br />License renewal for Taiko Sushi Bar to the June 13th meeting. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty stated the Council was trying to be understanding in these matters given the fact <br />the economy had slowed. He encouraged the property owner to be present at the June 13th <br />meeting to discuss this matter with the Council. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />D. Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m., Resolution 7787, a Resolution to Consider an <br />On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for the Mermaid Acquisition <br />Group, Inc., (doing business as The Mermaid), located at 2200 County <br />Highway 10. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Crane stated The Mermaid has all property taxes and utility bills <br />paid in full at this time. In addition, the fire department has issued a satisfactory inspection. The <br />police department completed a satisfactory compliance check. Staff recommends the Council <br />approve the on-sale intoxicating liquor license renewal for The Mermaid. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. <br /> <br />Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:41 p.m.