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Mounds View City Council June 8, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 2 i At the request of Finance Director Beer, Senator Betzold described the difference between a defined contribution plan and defined benefit plan. Council Member Gunn asked how bonding or borrowing to balance the budget would be repaid. Senator Betzold advised that action would require a super majority vote of the Legislature. However, the Governor has the statutory authority to shift payments. Senator Betzold stated his support to hold a special session to complete work on the budget. Council Member Mueller asked what will be the next steps for the upcoming session. Representative Tillberry stated his hope that the Governor will call for a special session. Senator Betzold commented on actions that he thinks the Governor will take to balance the budget. Finance Director Beer asked about mandate reforms that would impact cities. Representative Tillberry advised of his work with mandate reductions. Senator Betzold pointed out that if mandates were to be reduced, this was the year because of the budget deficit. Mayor Flaherty asked Representative Tillberry and Senator Betzold to comment on the success of the legislative session. Representative Tillberry stated it would relate to mandate reduction with K-12 funding to assure equity Statewide. Senator Betzold commented on constituent issues he worked with, the Pensions Bill, and the State Government Budget Bill. . 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. 7:05 p.m. Public Hearing: Resolution 7454, a Resolution to Consider an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for ABC Liquor located at 2840 County Highway 10. Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane stated ABC Liquor has made application for renewal of its Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and its property taxes are current. ABC Liquor has submitted application materials, paid the applicable fee, and received satisfactory reports from the Police Department, Finance Department, and Fire Marshall. Staff recommends approval contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory background check. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7454, a Resolution Approving an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for ABC Liquor, contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory background check from the Minnesota Department of Criminal Apprehension. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. • B. 7:10 p.m. Public Hearing: Resolution 7455, a Resolution to Consider an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Vino & Stogies located at 2345 County Road H2.