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Mounds View City Council September 24, 2001 <br />Regular Meeting Page 10 <br />• <br />• <br />• <br />Mr. Pittman explained he had invited Ms. Miller down to the public works garage to sit down <br />and converse with the crew and she had suggested that Council meet with public works to share <br />concerns and questions. <br />Mayor Sonterre recommended that Council Members bring their calendars to the work session so <br />that a date can be set. <br />Mr. Pittman asked if it was possible to have Council come to the public works garage. <br />Council indicated that, due to the open meeting laws, the meeting would need to beheld in <br />Council Chambers. <br />Council Member Marty noted he wanted to welcome Walgreens and the Knotty Pine and said he <br />thinks the businesses are good additions to the community. He then indicated he had heard that <br />the Knotty Pine is changing ownership. <br />Council Member Thomas asked for an update on the ownership of the Knotty Pine. <br />Community Development Director Ericson explained that the current owner of the Knotty Pine <br />has decided to sell the facility. He then indicated that Mr. Jacobs had been into the City's offices <br />making calls and maybe the one who is purchasing the restaurant. He further indicated he <br />believes the new name for the restaurant will be Jake's Cafe of Mounds View. <br />Mayor Sonterre welcomed the Knotty Pine and Walgreens. <br />Mr. Linke indicated that the Mounds View Lions had talked to Mr. Jacobson who indicated he <br />had taken over management of the restaurant one week ago. <br />Council Member Stigney inquired as to whether the Lions pull tabs will be allowed at the new <br />restaurant. <br />Mr. Linke indicated he was not sure if the new owners would meet the requirements of the <br />ordinance to allow apull-tab stand and said the Lions are investigating the matter. <br />Council Member Marty asked if the restaurant and liquor licenses would transfer to the new <br />owner. <br />City Attorney Riggs indicated that ownership has not transferred but said when it does the <br />licenses would need to be transferred as well. <br />Mayor Sonterre reported he had attended the Minnesota Mayor's Association Convention in <br />Crookston. <br />