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Mounds View City Council May 26, 2020 Regular Meeting Page 3 Bunyan Plumbing. He explained this was the second revision to the contract in order to allow for the contract to be extended to three years while also having a 3% increase in labor and materials each year. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9277, Approving the Amended Contract with Paul Bunyan Plumbing. A roll call vote was taken. Ayes — 5 Nays — 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 9278, Granting Flexibility to Local Businesses. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council approve a Resolution granting flexibility to local businesses due to COVID-19. He explained this Resolution was in response to the governor allowing businesses to slowly reopen, especially when it concerns local restaurants. He reported City Attorney Riggs drafted the proposed Resolution. City Attorney Riggs discussed the Resolution in further detail with the Council and noted the Resolution would allow staff to implement the reopening of restaurants with outdoor food service and alcohol sales on June 11t. He indicated an application would be required and the Resolution would streamline the approval process. Council Member Gunn asked if a SAC fee would be charged to these businesses for the expanded use. City Administrator Zikmund reported the Met Council would not be charging any additional fees. Mayor Mueller requested further information on the checklist that would have to be followed in order for the City to approve outdoor seating for a local restaurant. City Administrator Zikmund explained a checklist would be created that would be reviewed with restaurant owners. Mayor Mueller questioned how applications should be submitted to City staff. City Administrator Zikmund recommended the applications be submitted via email. He reported information regarding the application process would be posted on the City' website. Mayor Mueller thanked City Administrator Zikmund and City Attorney Riggs for their efforts on this item. Council Member Gunn questioned if the City would consider allowing local restaurants to expand out into their parking lot. City Administrator Zikmund stated this would be allowed through the proposed Resolution. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9278, Granting Flexibility to Local Businesses. A roll call vote was taken.