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�I Donald W. Baker lives at 3275 Glen Oaks, White Bear Lake, Minnesota. He residesere alo g with his wife of 29 years. They have lived at this address since they built this home in 1968. They are the parents of six children. Four of their children, Joseph, William, Thomas and John attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota. Their daughter, Molly, attended and graduated from St. Catherine's College of St. Paul. Their youngest son, Don Jr., is attending St. Thomas College of St. Paul. Presently Donald Baker is part owner of a company called Sterling Investments, Inc. He owns this business along with one partner. This company is in the business of selling businesses and do specialize in the liquor industry, and the selling of Liquor Bars, Supper Clubs and Package Liquor Stores throughout the state of Minnesota. The company is 17 years old and Mr. Baker has been with the company since 1976. Prior to working for Sterling Investment, Mr. Baker worked for Griggs Cooper Co. Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota as a wholesale liquor salesman and as a sales supervisor. He worked for Griggs Cooper Co. for a total of 13 years. Prior to working for Griggs Cooper Co., Mr. Baker worked for National Biscuit Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mr. Baker worked as a salesman for Nabisco for twelve years. Prior to that time Mr. Baker was in the U.S. Navy; prior to that time he was a student. In the last six years Mr. Donald Baker, in addition to selling a variety of liquor businesses, also became part owner of a liquor business on two occasions. During 1977 Mr. Baker was part owner of the Depot Bar at 241 E. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, Minnesota. He sold out his interest to Doug Alley late in 1977. In 1978 Mr. Baker became part owner of a business in St. Paul called the Chain Link at 2210 Hudson Road, St. Paul, Minnesota. In both of these cases Mr. Baker became involved in these businesses in lieu of commission buL did not paiticipate iri the management of either place, did not receive any income, make or implement any policy. As a Business Broker it developed that Mr. Baker came to know Mr. Richard Povlitslci and Mr. Pat Conroy Jr Mr. Pcvlitski bought and sold a bar that Mr. Baker's company acted as the agent. Mr. Baker got to know Mr. Conroy Jr. when he purchased his present bar 5!; years ago. As a Business Broker Mr. Baker now has Mr. Conroy's present bar for sale, mainly because he wants to move on as his present bar lacks enough parking. Mr. Donald Baker is the President of the buying corporation known as the Gopher -Shamrock Corporation. Mr. Joseph Baker will be the manager of Povlitski's and he will be the person responsible to the City, to operate the bar in a manner satisfactory to the City.