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Mounds View City Council November 22, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 5 • that the citizens desired, and fighting for the road reconstruction issue, which is how he believed Mayor Coughlin became involved in the matter. He stated these issues represent the views of each Council Member, and he would like to see them taken as such. Mr. Jahnke stated he had read the Mayor's Message in the Mounds View Matter, and this was good. He stated City Administrator Whiting had indicated that some of the employee turnover in the City is a based upon this, however, he was not certain he agreed, as there has been much turnover for many companies lately. He reiterated that these are simply views. There were no further requests or comments from the floor. 10. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. A Public Hearing to Consider a New Tobacco License for Tobacco Empire at 2563 %2 Highway 10. Mayor Coughlin opened the Public Hearing at 7:21 p.m. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated approximately one month prior, she received an application for a new tobacco license at 2563 %2 Highway 10, which is located in Mounds View Square. She indicated that two different individuals had contacted her regarding the application • for this address, and the application was submitted by an individual named "John," who provided no last name, on behalf of Nayfha Wraidt. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated she sent a letter to Ms. Wraidt indicating that this item would be listed on the current City Council agenda for consideration, however, she has not received a response. She advised that some of the information contained in the application was not verifiable, including the insurance policy numbers. She indicated that the Police Department was unable to confirm the existence of the applicant, and although this does not mean the individual does not exist, there is no record of this person in State and Federal records. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated she has spoken with City Attorney, Scott Riggs regarding the application, and he has advised that the request be denied, at least until all of the necessary information is provided to complete the application. City Attorney Long stated the City Code is somewhat vague and does not specifically address the situation of acting upon a new license request, and the procedural steps required to deny the request. He explained that the Code only addresses situations of revocation or suspension of the tobacco license, which require 10-day notice of adverse action. City Attorney Long recommended that the Council continue the public hearing, and not grant the tobacco license at this time, as the application is incomplete. He further recommended the Council direct staff to provide the applicant with written notice, 10-days prior to the continuation of the public hearing, and advise that at that point, denial of the license will be recommended, . based upon the factors that have been indicated. He pointed out that this would prevent the procedural issue of whether or not the applicant received proper notice of the City's intent to deny. He suggested it might be appropriate to clarify these situations in the Code, at some point in the future.