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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 12, 2007 Page 2 Councilmember Gray thanked Chief Ohl and the officers involved in the course for the fantastic experience. He encouraged everyone to take advantage of this opportunity. He stressed that participating in this class provides one with a different view of what it is like to be a police officer. 6 Mayor Faust commented he sees the breadth and depth of experience of the class participants, 7 along with the age variation. He stated their commitment reminds him of the great community 8 we live in. He commented that St. Anthony is the little engine that could and does. He thanked 9 the graduates for their interest and dedication. 10 11 III. CONSENT AGENDA 12 13 A. Consider Approval of the May 22, 2007 Council Meeting Minutes 14 B. Consider Licenses and Permits 15 C. Claims 16 D. Resolution 07 -043, Accent a donation from Wal -Mart Coporation to the St. Anthony 17 Police Department 18 E. Resolution 07 -044: Approving the Insurance Renewal (Mark Lenz) 19 F. Resolution 07 -045: Appointing Councilmember Gray to the School Long Term Facility 20 Planning Committee 21 22 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve the Consent 23 Agenda as presented. 24 25 Motion carried unanimously 4/0. 26 27 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS. 28 29 A. Resolution 07 -046: Approving the Transfer of the Intoxicating Liquor License for St. 30 Anthony Restaurant Group, Inc., dba The Village Pub, located at 2729 Highway 88. 31 32 Mayor Faust opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. 33 34 City Manager Mornson reported this resolution approves the transfer of the intoxicating liquor 35 license for the Village Pub. He stated a public hearing for such transfer is not required; however, 36 the City chose to hold one. He commented that the St. Anthony Police Department conducted a 37 background check on the officers of the corporation and found no items of concern. City 38 Manager Momson explained that once the liquor license was approved, Staff would send the 39 information to the State of Minnesota for review. 40 41 Mr. Robert Foster and Mr. Cory Burstad, co- applicants, explained the changes being made at the 42 Village Pub. Mr. Foster passed out a sample of the new menu that would begin June 13, 2007. 43 He stated a new management team and chef have been hired. Mr. Foster explained the goal of 44 the Village Pub is to improve service to the customer. He stress that the Village Pub would 45 strive to be a good corporate citizen in St. Anthony. He commented a space would be made