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- DRAFT - Chair Stevenson was in favor of allowing brew pubs in the B-3 and B-4 zoning districts. The Planning Commission recommended staff draft a zoning text amendment that would allow brew pubs in the B-3 and B-4 zoning districts. D. Discussion; Demographics Planner Sevald discussed the changing demographics within the City of Mounds View. He reviewed several tables of migration information with the Commission from the State of Minnesota. Chair Stevenson thanked Planner Sevald for bringing this information forward to the Commission. He was pleased that the State of Minnesota was still growing as a State and was investigating its demographic future. Commissioner Love was intrigued by the conclusion from the report and wondered how Mounds View could work to attract young adults and young families. Chair Stevenson believed this could be accomplished by offering more amenities to residents, along with having a great school system. Commissioner Love agreed that the City's school district had a good reputation for drawing families to the community. 7. Reports A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity Planner Sevald discussed upcoming planning cases. B. Staff Updates Planner Sevald provided the Commission with an update from staff. He reported the County Road H bridge would be demolished this weekend, which would lead to the closure of I -35W. He then provided the Commission with a legislative update regarding temporary healthcare dwellings and the fence law. C. Council Updates Council Member Meehlhause provided the Planning Commission with an update from the City Council. He noted the Council approved a liquor license for the site formerly known as Sam's Market. He provided further comment on the City's moratorium on new liquor licenses. He noted the Council recently dissolved the Streets and Utility Commission. He thanked all of the