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PA 13 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 10, 2015 Page 6 liquor store chain into the market and the closing of retail stores at Silver Lake Village. He reviewed sales by category and stated that 34% of gross profits comes from the sale of beer. He advised that the turn ratio is six times per year and the City's liquor operations are ranked 7`h in the State and 6`h out of 19 in metro area net profits. He stated the liquor operations staff participated in goal setting in February 2014 to determine short term and long term goals for the liquor stores. He advised that the liquor stores received the Lillie Suburban Readers Choice Awards for Best Wine and Best Beer selection and received the Sun Focus Newspaper award for Best Liquor Store. He discussed 2014 events and upcoming 2015 events including the spring wine sampling on March 281h from 2:00-5:00 p.m. He stated the Liquor Operations staff appreciates the support it receives from City departments as well as the City Council. He stated there is no doubt that 2014 brought many challenges with the expansion of the national liquor store chain and the closing of the Wal-Mart and they will continue to experience major changes, including possible legislation to allow grocery store sales and Sunday sales and they will adapt to the new normal through goal setting, maintaining their vision to provide a unique retail environment while providing safe, clean stores that drive long-term customer loyalty. Mayor Faust acknowledged that 2014 was a tough year for the Liquor Operations and implored the Liquor Operations staff to stick to their vision. He expressed the City Council's thanks and appreciation to all of the Liquor Operations staff for doing an outstanding job. VI. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. City Manager Casey reported on the "Cops v. Kids" basketball event on March 3`d. He reported on the Police and Fire Departments' participation in the Polar Plunge at Lake Calhoun on March 7`h He advised that on Monday, March 16` , the Fire Department will be conducting a training exercise at the Wal-Mart building. He stated that the City recently sent a trifold mailer regarding organized collection that starts April I" and indicated another postcard will be sent next week. He reminded residents to leave their garbage cans out on March 25, 26, and 27 and the haulers will be switching the cans for those residents who will be changing haulers. He noted that garbage can be left in the containers and encouraged residents to call with any questions. Councilmember Brever reported on her attendance at the Sister City meeting on March ls`. Councilmember Jenson reported on his attendance at the City Council work session on March 91h and the City Council joint meeting with the Parks Commission. Councilmember Stille reported on his attendance at the City Council work session on March 9`h where the City Council discussed solar panels. He also reported on his attendance at the March 9`h joint meeting with the Parks Commission where the City Council's goals were presented. Councilmember Gray reported on his attendance at the March 9`h City Council work session and the March 5`h North Suburban Communications Commission and Access Corporation meetings. Mayor Faust reported on his attendance at the following: • February 25`h focus group meeting hosted by the League to discuss technology • March 5`h Legislative Day and a meeting with elected officials regarding taxes • March 91h City Council work session and joint meeting with the Parks Commission