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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 11,2003 Page 5 1 Mr. Larson gave a recap of 2002 activities and events. He said they continued with the annual 3 promotions such as the Villagefest "Kick-off Party in the Parking Lot",the Stonehouse golf 4 tournament and"Pig Skin Pick's"contest where customers at the Stonehouse can pick the' 5 winners of each week in the NFL. He said the Stonehouse also hosted the St. Anthony Chamber 6 of Commerce Golf Tournament dinner and awards ceremony. Mr. Larson also gave an overview 7 of the awards received in 2002. 8 9 Mr. Larson said that liquor sales accounted for$1,288,770.00 at both stores, an increase of 10 $32,000.00 over 2001. Beer sales accounted for$1,838,700.00 at both stores, an increase of 11 $16,000 over 2001. Wine sales accounted for$966,000.00 at both stores, an increase of 12 $68,300.00 over 2001. Tobacco sales accounted for$113,000.00 in sales at both stores, a 13 decrease of$1,200.00 over 2001. Mix and miscellaneous sales accounted for$95,900.00 in 14 sales, a decrease of$150.00 over 2001. Mr. Larson also reviewed the eight-year net profit 15 history. 16 17 Councilmember Sparks asked Mr. Larson to talk about dram shop insurance. Mr. Larson said he 18 expected an across the board increase in 2003. 19 20 Councilmember Sparks.asked Mr. Larson to explain the process when there are claims. Mr. 21 Larson said his staff goes through beverage alcohol training to help them identify someone who 22 has had too much to drink. Councilmember Thuesen complemented Mr. Larson and the staff and said he appreciates all of 25 their hard work. 26 27 Mayor Hodson also thanked Mr. Larson and the staff and said their customer service is excellent. 28 29 VIII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS. 30 Mr. Mornson gave an update on State budget aid cuts in 2003 and 2004. 31 32 Mr. Momson gave an update on the fire truck. He said a demo is being bid for an estimated 33 savings of$80,000. 34 35 Mr. Mornson provided an update on the Public Facilities Study Group. He said the next Open 36 House is scheduled for April 22, 2003 and the final report will be presented May 13, 2003. 37 38 Mr. Mornson gave an update on the Stonehouse Redevelopment. He said title work and Phase 1 39 is currently underway. He indicated that Hennepin County staff has tentatively agreed to deed 40 the easement back to the city. He said Amcon will meet with Mike Larson on possible design 41 for the off-sale and the Developers Agreement will be approved May 13, 2003. 42 43 Mr. Mornson gave an update on the Apache Plaza project. He said a property owners meeting 44 will take place to discuss the project. He attended a meeting with the Met Council staff last ' week.