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Mounds View City Council September 28, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 8 Ramsey County had approved this payment plan. Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane stated Ramsey County had not seen the payment plan. Council Member Mueller stated her concern about the ability of Moe's to make tax payments without the ability to sell liquor. Council Member Gunn concurred and noted the Council had approved time extensions for another Mounds View business to allow them a chance. She stated she is willing to consider one more extension for Moe's but it would be the last chance she would consider. Council Member Stigney stated he felt an extension should only be allowed to January 1, 2010, to see if payments had been made as identified in the payment plan. Council Member Hull stated that given the difficult economic times, he is willing to consider an extension. He noted Mr. Moritko has indicated he would submit records showing payments made to May 1, 2010 so the City can be assured money is being set aside. Mayor Flaherty stated he assumed Mr. Moritko would follow the first payment plan but that did not happen. He indicated an extension to February 1 or March 1, 2010, may be appropriate. Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated staff is requesting direction for Council action on October 12, 2009. • Council Member Mueller requested a legal opinion. Attorney Riggs advised the State's Statutes and the City's Code are clear and it is not precedence setting in itself since the Council had given similar considerations in the past to other businesses. Council Member Mueller asked whether Mr. Moritko had been responsive to letters sent. Clerk-Administrator Crane stated she did not receive follow-up telephone calls but received an e-mail today. Council consensus was reached to consider only one more extension and to invite Mr. Moritko to the October 12, 2009, meeting. Council consensus was also reached to direct staff to send notification to The Mermaid about liquor sales tax and utility delinquencies and the amount to be certified for collection with the 2010 taxes. C. Reports of City Attorney. Noted. 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, October 5, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, October 12, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. 13. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Recess to Executive Session to review labor contract negotiations. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.