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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 5 <br /> March 11, 2003 <br /> Page 5 <br /> 2 Mr. Larson gave a recap of 2002 activities and events. He said they continued with the annual . <br /> 3 promotions such as the Villagefest"Kick-off Party in the Parking Lot", the Stonehouse golf . <br /> 4 tournament and"Pig Skin Pick's"contest where customers at the Stonehouse can pick the <br /> 5 winners of each week in the NFL. He said the Stonehouse also hosted the St. Anthony Chamber <br /> 6 of Commerce Golf Tournament dinner and awards ceremony. Mr. Larson also gave_an overview <br /> 7 of the awards received in 2002. <br /> 8 <br /> 9 Mr. Larson said that liquor sales accounted for$1,288,770.00 at both stores, an increase of <br /> 10 $32,000.00 over 2001. Beer sales accounted for$1,838,700.00 at both stores, an increase of <br /> 11 $16,000 over 2001. Wine sales accounted for$966,000.00 at both stores, an increase of <br /> 12 $68,300.00 over 2001. Tobacco sales accounted for$113,000.00 in sales at both stores, a <br /> 13 decrease of$1,200.00 over 2001. Mix and miscellaneous sales accounted for$95,900.00 in <br /> 14 sales, a decrease of$150.00 over 2001. Mr. Larson also reviewed the eight-year net profit <br /> 15 history. <br /> 16 <br /> 17 Councilmember Sparks asked Mr. Larson to talk about dram shop insurance. Mr. Larson said he <br /> 18 expected an across the board increase in 2003. <br /> 19 <br /> 20 Councilmember Sparks asked Mr. Larson to explain the process when there are claims. Mr. <br /> 21 Larson said his staff goes through beverage alcohol training to help them identify someone who <br /> 22 has had too much to drink. <br /> 23 <br /> 24 Councilmember Thuesen complemented Mr. Larson and the staff and said he appreciates all of <br /> 25 their hard work. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 Mayor Hodson also thanked Mr. Larson and the staff and said their customer service is excellent. _ <br /> 28 <br /> 29 VIII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS. <br /> 30 Mr. Mornson gave an update on State budget aid cuts in 2003 and 2004. <br /> 31 <br /> 32 Mr. Mornson gave an update on the fire truck. He said a demo is being bid for an estimated <br /> 33 savings of$80,000. <br /> 34 <br /> 35 Mr. Mornson provided an update on the Public Facilities Study Group. He said the next Open <br /> 36 House is scheduled for April 22, 2003 and the final report will be presented May 13, 2003. <br /> 37 <br /> 38 Mr. Mornson gave an update on the Stonehouse Redevelopment. He said title work and Phase 1 <br /> 39 is currently underway. He indicated that Hennepin County staff has tentatively agreed to deed <br /> 40 the easement back to the city. He said Amcon will meet with Mike Larson on possible design <br /> 41 for the off-sale and the Developers Agreement will be approved May 13, 2003. <br /> 42 <br /> 43 Mr. Mornson gave an update on the Apache Plaza project. He said a property owners meeting <br /> 44 will take place to discuss the project. He attended a meeting with the Met Council staff last <br /> 45 week. <br /> 46 <br />