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Mounds View City Council May 23,2011 • Regular Meeting Page 3 C. Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m., Resolution 7786, a Resolution to Consider an On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor License Renewal for Taiko Sushi Bar located at 2394 County Highway 10. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated Taiko Sushi Bar passed their liquor compliance check with the Mounds View Police Department but has outstanding property taxes in the amount of $34,746.36 and a utility bill for $547.58. She had suggested the property owner be present to speak to the Council this evening but the property owner declined stating he was unable to pay his property taxes at this time. She explained that the Council could deny the renewal or continue the public hearing to the June 13th meeting requesting that the property owner be present to plead his case. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Council Member Mueller questioned if the owner had a payment plan in place. Assistant City Administrator Crane indicated the property owner did not have a repayment plan in place. The property owner expressed concern with similar businesses opening as this has strained his business. Council Member Mueller asked if an extension on this renewal would assist the property owner. • Assistant City Administrator Crane did not feel this would assist the establishment. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Postpone the On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor License renewal for Taiko Sushi Bar to the June 13th meeting. Mayor Flaherty stated the Council was trying to be understanding in these matters given the fact the economy had slowed. He encouraged the property owner to be present at the June 13th meeting to discuss this matter with the Council. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. D. Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m., Resolution 7787, a Resolution to Consider an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for the Mermaid Acquisition Group, Inc., (doing business as The Mermaid), located at 2200 County Highway 10. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated The Mermaid has all property taxes and utility bills paid in full at this time. In addition, the fire department he e issued a satisfactory inspection. The police department completed a satisfactory compliance check. Staff recommends the Council approve the on-sale intoxicating liquor license renewal for The Mermaid. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:z 1 p.m. • Hearing no public input,Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:41 p.m.