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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 09 September 14,2004 Page 9 1 - 2 Councilmember Horst noted comments that have been received by the public with regard to the 3 concern that the property is not large enough for a restaurant. Mr. Winkels responded in stating 4 that it had been determined during the review process that the property would be adequate enough 5 to fit a 4,500 to 5,000 square foot structure. He added that the parking should not be a concern 6 due to the fact that the liquor store generates a lot of come and go traffic,therefore,being 7 complimentary to shared parking space. 8 9 Councilmember Faust stated simply that the community is disappointed with the lack of 10 communication. He continued in questioning with regard to the type of restaurant that would be 11 coming in, and to if it would be similar to Spectators. Mr. Winkels assured him that it would be. 12 13 Councilmember Stille indicated that he did not want to re-hash the communication issues, 14 however,requested that on-going communication take place regarding the status of the property 15 via a monthly e-mail to City Manager Mornson. Mr. Winkels responded in noting that once the 16 liquor license process begins, the restaurant coming in will become public knowledge,however, 17 he agreed to monthly updates. 18 19 Mayor Pro-tem Thuesen welcomed Mr. Winkels and thanked him for presenting the Council and 20 the community with an update. He noted that he is confident that it will get done. 21 22 Mr. Mornson noted that the request for a liquor license will require a public hearing, adding that 23 the process takes some time. He indicated, therefore, that the City anticipates hearing from 24 Amcon soon with regard to their selection and request. 25 26 D. St. Anthony-New Brighton School District#282 Blue Ribbon Finance Committee. 27 City Manager Mornson reported the School Board is creating a Blue Ribbon Committee to 28 evaluate educational delivery strategies for ISD 282. H indicated that the committee will 29 meet approximately five times between the start of the 2005 session, and that there is a 30 request for the City Council to appoint one member to the Blue Ribbon Panel. 31 32 Discussion: 33 Councilmember Horst indicated that since he already serves on the Community Service Board,he 34 feels as though it would not be appropriate for him to serve on the Blue Ribbon Panel as well. 35 36 Councilmember Stille noted that he would be happy to serve as an alternate, or as the primary 37 representative. He added that he would also be open to serving in conjunction with another 38 Councilmember. He suggested that Councilmember Faust has contacts at the Capital,therefore, 39 he would be a good candidate, due to his background, to represent Council. 40 41 Councilmember Faust responded in recognizing his participation with AMM and the Metropolitan 42 Municipalities organizations, adding that he would be happy to be a member of the Blue Ribbon 43 Panel as well. He suggested,however,the Councilmember Stille would also be a good candidate, 44 due to his financial background. He stated, therefore, if the School Board would allow it, he 45 would like to serve with Councilmember Stille. 46