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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Match 22, 2005 Page 7 Mr. Momson commented the two stores cost $2 million. He noted that $1.7 was paid for by the developers. The city negotiated the deals. The cost of the stores was, for the most part, picked 3 up by the developer. 4 5 Mayor Faust explained that the first goal is to control the sale of alcohol in the community, and 6 the second is to make a profit. He said it is important to make these issues clear when talking 7 with legislators. He stated it is undesirable to have young people in the grocery store selling 8 liquor to young people. He noted the compliance checks have been good every time. The City's 9 compliance checks are stricter than that of the state, and because of the professionalism of the 10 Liquor Staff, it makes our City look even better. He thanked the Staff and the part time 11 personnel. 12 13 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS. 14 City Manager Momson reported the following: 15 • Grant applications: The City has a phone system with the City of Roseville, which is 16 efficient and is saving money. The Fire Department will provide First Responders 17 training, which will save the City money. 18 • History Intern: Sarah Campbell from St. Thomas College will be hired to work with 19 Victoria Young on the Planning Commission. The City has talked about how we have 20 lost history in the redevelopment, and would like to capture it. Ms. Campbell will be on 21 board in April for a four -month internship. 22 • Chipotle Liquor License — Public Hearing Scheduled for April 26. The cost is $8200. This will be the City's second license. The City can issue 6 intoxicating liquor licenses, and St. Anthony will issue 3. 25 • St. Anthony Market Place Update: Mr. Momson and Kim held a meeting with the 26 developer earlier in the day. The developer will be present at the April 19 Planning 27 Commission meeting for a concept review for a restaurantibar and a conditional use 28 permit. There will be public hearings in May. There will be a request for an amendment 29 to the agreement with Amcon to swap space with the retail building. Would like to have 30 it approved by the end of May, and construction to begin in June. The restaurant opening 31 would be around September 2005. 32 • Silver Lake Village Update: Progress is being made on 39`h Avenue. He acknowledged 33 the help of the Congressman, and now there is federal paperwork to do. 34 • Sunset Cemetery Update: A report was presented at the Planning Commission meeting 35 the previous week. It will be presented in April for review, and neighborhood meetings 36 will likely be held. 37 • Liquor Store Facilities of the Year: Congratulations to Mike Larson for the award of 38 Facility of the Year. Mr. Momson said he was there during construction and was amazed 39 at the pride the employees took. 40 • Joint Meeting with School Board, March 29, City Hall at 6:30 p.m. The Council will 41 present their goals. 42 • Legislative Day at Capital sponsored by the League of MN Cities, March 31 from 8:30 43 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. 44 • Autumn Woods Fundraiser raised $4000 for the Fire Department. • Public Hearing on 2006 Budget Set. 46 • Hennepin County Representative and the Metropolitan Council Representative will be 47 present at April meetings.