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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 13, 2003 Page 11 Councilmember Sparks asked for the average profit through August each year. Mr. Larson noted 2 this is roughly$55,000, if kept open through August 31, 2003. If closed on May 31, profits 3 would be approximately$37,000. He stated if closed in August 31, 2003 would lose $10,000. 4 5 Councilmember Faust stated with the right to reopen for a special event this summer within the 6 motion would be wise and to change the effective date to May 30, 2003. 7 8 Motion by Councilmember Sparks to amend the motion to have the right to reopen the 9 Stonehouse for a special event this summer and to change the effective date to May 30, 2003. 10 11 Motion carried unanimously. 12 13 Motion Thuesen to continue the meeting after 10:30 p.m. 14 15 Motion carried unanimously. 16 17 VII. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL. 18 None. 19 20 VIII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS. 21 Mr. Morrison reported that a work session would be held next Tuesday. The City is getting close with Glen Pratt on terms for the Northwest Quadrant Redevelopment. Mr. Morrison stated that on June 24, 2003 there will be a public hearing on the Autumn Woods for a townhome project. 24 He indicated the initial bid for the property is $225,000 with $34,000 in tax base each year. 25 26 Councilmember Horst had no report. 27 28 Councilmember Sparks reported a resident had called Qwest regarding a 10 cent tax fee that has 29 been wrongly paid by our residents. She noted numerous residents are paying the extra tax in the 30 55418 zip code, as they are assumed to be Minneapolis residents paying a higher tax base. She 31 suggested a letter be drafted to Qwest to address this issue. Councilmember Sparks noted 32 Village Fest would be held on August 2, 2003 with the parade on August 1, 2003. 33 34 Councilmember Thuesen reported that he spoke with some of the youth from the Sister City 35 Program to address some of our kids about life in Finland. 36 37 Councilmember Faust reviewed his schedule over the past two weeks and noted the Council has 38 been very busy serving the City and its residents. He reviewed the special events that he has 39 been a part of. 40 41 Mayor Hodson indicated he had three people shadowing him this past month, which was a great 42 success. He noted he attended a school board meeting recently as well. Mayor Hodson stated 43 60-70 residents attended the State of the City. He indicated the Blue Ribbon Task Force has been participating from all areas of the spectrum, business and legislators to articulate what types 46_ of services should the City be considering in the NW Quadrant and for the City of St. Anthony. 46 He noted there will be many unique opportunities for the City with this redevelopment.