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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2003 • Page 6 Version 2 contains the same changes as in Version 1 as well as the following changes which were discussed but not approved by the Council on January 14, 2003: remove the $500 reduction in a license renewal fee for a business that passes the annual compliance checks with no penalties of$500 or greater, and the penalty matrix has been amended to provide that the third violation for underage sales within the applicable time period results in a revocation of the license. Councilmember Sparks asked about hours of sale. City Attorney Gilligan said the State law sets forth the hours of sale which is noon on Sunday to 1:00 a.m. Monday. However, the City is allowed to extend those hours from 10:00 a.m. Sunday to 1:00 a.m. Monday, but a public hearing is needed to do so. Sparks noted page 40 (under F) should read `wine',not `wire'. Councilmember Horst asked why the limit on the number of on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses issued by the City is no more than three. Councilmember Faust stated that going with the minimum amount(three) would be preferable because it can always be increased, if needed. City Attorney Gilligan stated it would be difficult to decrease from six licenses. Mayor Hodson stated issuing three licenses versus six would allow more control. Motion by Councilmember Faust to approve the second reading(Version 2) of Ordinance 2003- 001,re: Liquor licensing. Motion carried unanimously. VIII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS. Mr. Mornson reported that February 11, 2003, there will be a joint meeting with the school. The meeting will be held at the fire station. Mr. Mornson said February 18, 2003, there is a Public Facilities Open House at 5:30 p.m. He noted that March 25, 2003,will be the final Open House. Mr. Mornson reported that the early year-end numbers for the liquor store are in and there's a profit of$301,000. He said this profit will help offset some cuts anticipated from the State. Councilmember Horst had nothing to report. Councilmember Sparks said she attended the Village Fest Committee meeting. She said Central Park will not be ready for Village Fest this summer so it will take place at St. Anthony Village Shopping Center. She said the date set for this event is August 2, 2003. She noted there will be a meeting the fourth Monday of every month to organize the event and they're looking for volunteers. Councilmember Thuesen reported that January 15, 2003, he attended the League of Minnesota Cities meeting and it was beneficial to hear from elected officials and visit with them.