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Mounds View City Council Page Two Regular Meeting March 23, RESIDENTS REOUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: Alice Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, commented that she is concerned about the children playing on the large boat on Sherwood Road. Ms. Frits stated that she is afraid someone will get hurt. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, stated that the property owner would be liable if anyone was injured on that property. Orduno stated that there are many agencies involved with this property. The City was asked politely by the IRS to hold off with any charges or violations it may have until they have finished their business regarding the property. 's. ri s s a e. that the vehicles are gone but there is still a great deal of debris on the property. Councilmember Rickaby noted the presence of a large ladder leaning up against the boat. Ms. Frits stated that the children are using the ladder to climb on the boat. There is cement on the side of the boat and a large drop on the other and her fear is one of the children playing there will be injured. Orduno stated that if there is a threat to the health, safety and welfare of persons in the community the City can step in. If the people don't clean up the property, the City may have to take needed action and clean up the • property and bill the owners. Orduno stated the City will check into the matter and find out where the litigation rests at this time. Orduno was asked to check the status of this property and let the property owners know that children are playing on the boat. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1) Mayor Linke opened the public hearing for consideration of revised license and permit fees at 7: 05 p.m. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator reviewed Staff Report No. 92-202C regarding the revised fee and license structure for the City. Orduno stated that at—a-Counc-rl-Work Session-in January-the City's-fee and permit structure was discussed. Orduno stated that it was noted at that time that many of the City's fees were well below the Metropolitan average. Orduno stated the City's liquor license structure was also discussed and the consequences of eliminating the cap on on-sale liquor licenses. Orduno listed the various license fee at their current rate and proposed changes in those rates. Orduno stated with regard to the removal of the on-sale liquor license cap, the increase would only affect the Mermaid and make their license fee unrealistically high. Orduno stated that removal of the cap on on-sale -- 1i.quor is not a realistic option. Ric Minetor, Director Public Works/City Engineer, reviewed the list of current zoning fees and their proposed increase.