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Mounds View City Council June 22, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 2 Council Member Mueller asked how long it takes to prepare this report and commented on the large workload to inspect and follow-up on the road and trail projects. Surface Water Technician Fleischhacker estimated that it takes several weeks to prepare the report and to have it reviewed by the agencies involved with inspections. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing on the SWPPP at 7:18 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. The Council agreed with the request of Mayor Flaherty to consider Item B first under Council business since the business owner was present. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS B. Continued Public Hearing: Resolution 7460, a Resolution to Consider an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Robert's Sports Bar and Entertainment located at 2400 County Road H2. Clerk-Administrator Ericson noted this item was continued from the June 8, 2009 Council meeting because of a failed fire inspection. All application materials and fees have been submitted, the property has received a satisfactory report from the Police Department and Finance Department but there continues to be outstanding issues with the fire inspection. If not approved by the City, the liquor license will lapse June 30, 2009. Kevin Halvorson, Robert's Sports Bar and Entertainment, stated no electric work has occurred in the building since 1973 and the State Electrical Inspector has no problem. He stated the City Fire Marshal has been there five times, he feels this involves selective inspection, and he is being picked on. Mr. Halvorson stated the extension cords are UL approved and his insurance company has inspected the property without issue. Floyd Halvorson, representing Roberts, reviewed the May 5, 2009 fire inspection addressing the fire extinguisher and that machines need to plug directly into outlets, when possible, to not run electric cords above the ceiling the in rear pool area, and to not use extension cords for lights in the dance area. Floyd Halvorson stated he followed each item but now the Fire Marshal has indicated no extension cords can be used. He stated the inspection from Saturday says extension cords should not substitute for permanent wiring but the original inspection report does not use those same words. Mayor Flaherty stated it appears there has been a miscommunication in what needs to happen. Fire Marshal Osmonson explained that she and Floyd Halvorson reviewed the items at every inspection but she did not know that extension cords were running above the ceiling tiles. That is why it was not clearly identified on the initial inspection. She read a section of the State Code indicating extension cords should not be used in place of permanent wiring and used only with portable devices. She stated she talked with Floyd Halvorson about using surge protectors that are UL listed.