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Mounds View City Council July 27.2009 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br /> <br /> <br />George Winiecki, 2704 Highway 10, stated why he objects to the Business Registration Program. <br />He asked whether he will be required to pay for registration fees plus his business permit, and if <br />each unit owner in his office complex will also pay a fee to register. <br />Tim Roche, Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce, stated he spoke before the EDC when <br />this Program was considered to voice business owner's objections to a registration program, <br />primarily because of the fee. Another concern was that not registering would result in a <br />misdemeanor, which may impact a businesses' ability to obtain a liquor license. <br />Mayor Flaherty stated all agree with the concept to obtain business owner contact information <br />and the consideration tonight does not establish a fee. He noted he had indicated at the last <br />meeting that he did not support a registration fee and believed the value of such a program would <br />be greater to the City than to the business owner. <br />Mr. Winiecki stated his objections again, adding that he is tired of government intervention in <br />small businesses. Council Member Gunn clarified that the renter is held responsible to register, <br />not the business owner. <br />Council Member Gunn asked if violation has to be a misdemeanor. Clerk-Administrator Ericson <br />explained that any violation of the City Code results in a misdemeanor but the Council can set a <br />different fine when the fee schedule is considered. <br />Council Member Mueller suggested this consideration be tabled to obtain more feedback from <br />business owners. <br />SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Postpone Consideration of Second <br />Reading of Ordinance 821, Adding Language to the City Code about Business Registration, to <br />August 24, 2009, to allow staff time to obtain input from businesses. <br />Mr. Winiecki stated why he believed the City should require home occupations should to register <br />in such a program. <br />Council Member Stigney asked if it would be better to postpone consideration to a Work Session <br />so the Council can discuss what staff will be presenting. <br />Council Members Mueller and Hull agreed to a friendly amendment to postpone to the <br />September Work Session for further discussion. <br />Council Member Mueller stated she was excited about the business registration program but <br />questioned the value to the business community and would like more input. <br />Ayes - 4 Nays - 1 (Flaherty) Motion carried. <br />• <br />C. First Reading -Zoning Code Amendments. <br />1. First Reading of Ordinance 827, Revising Chapter 1104.01, Subd. Sc, <br />