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Mounds View City Council June 8, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 5 Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane stated Moe's has made application for renewal of its On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License. Moe's has submitted application materials, paid the applicable fee, and received satisfactory reports from the Police Department, Finance Department, and Fire Marshal. However, Ramsey County Property Records show that Moe's is delinquent in its property taxes for 2008 and half of 2009. This is a City Code requirement. In response to Staff's request, Moe's submitted a payment plan to pay $1,500 per week for property tax and have it paid by October 1, 2009. As of June 1, 2009, Moe's owes $53,714.14 in property taxes. Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane reviewed the Council's option to deny the application or to approve subject to receipt of a satisfactory background check and full payment of property taxes. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 8:17 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 8:17 p.m. Council Member Hull asked what would happen if a payment is missed. Assistant Clerk- Administrator Crane stated the Council could start the license suspension or revocation process. Council Member Mueller commented that a payment plan is good as long as the payments are made on time. She stated while she appreciates the spirit in which the payment plan is offered, the plan should indicate a monthly payment deadline and process so staff can assure timely payments. Mayor Flaherty stated Moe's is asking fora 90-day extension to pay its taxes in full and he is not as concerned with the payment plan as the final result. He asked how the City can place the onus on the applicant to inform the City should a payment be missed. Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane stated she would have to call the County to ensure payments are made and if not, she would so inform the Council so it can determine whether to start the suspension or revocation process. Mayor Flaherty stated the Council does understand the difficult economic times and has compassion for its businesses but he does not want to be in the position of being asked for another extension. Council Member Stigney stated he is concerned with the payment plan and would like more assurance that money will be saved in a timely manner and available to make full payment. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7459, a Resolution Approving an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Moe's, revised to indicate it is being adopted on the 8`" day of June, 2009; and the last line to indicate: "may be grounds for suspension or revocation of the liquor license." and contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory background check from the Minnesota Department of Criminal Apprehension and full payment of its property taxes . Council Member Stigney stated his hope that payments are tracked so in 90 days it does not happen that the first half of taxes remain unpaid and the second half are now due. He stated if taxes are not being paid, there is a question whether the business is viable.