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I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 25 , 2014 Page 4 VII. person and minors. He advised that they have added a vision statement that states the St. Anthony Village Wine and Spirits brand is committed to providing a unique retail environment that is based on excellent customer service, product selection, competitive pricing, while providing safe, bright and clean stores that drive long term customer loyalty. He stated that profits generated from liquor sales is used to reduce the property tax levy and pay for other projects with over $2.4 million being contributed over the la st fi v e years. He stated that the 2013 mid-year projection showed projected sales of $6.9 million and y ear-end sales ended up at $6.972 million. He stated that the 2013 mid-year projection of net income was $494,000 and the year-end figure came in at $503,000. He advised that they conducted alcoholic beverage server training as well as store security training with the Police Department and they passed all compliance checks for alcohol and tobacco. He stated they conducted three physical inventory counts resulting in adjustments of ($3, I 00), adding that with $6.9 million in sales and a significant amount of product coming and going, he is very happy with that result. He reported that they were the winner of the Lillie Suburban Newspapers Readers Choice Awards for best wine and best beer selection and the website had 6 ,300 visits in the past two months. He discussed 2013 events and stated they will be holding the spring wine event on Saturday, April 12th . He also discussed the proposed legislation allowing Sunday liquor sales and stated they are monitoring this legislation. He stated that the Liquor Operations Department has held two goal- setting meetings with staff in 2014 and they plan to do a facilities assessment on the liquor store buildings because they are approaching the ten-year anniversary in these buildings. He then introduced Assistant Liquor Operations Manager Kevin Morelli. Councilmember Jenson expressed appreciation for the contributions made to the City from liquor sales and was pleased that they added a vision statement that helps set their direction and enables them to make progress on their goals. He stated the Liquor Operations staff in the stores are always courteous and friendly and put a good face on the City'S operations. Councilmember Gray expressed thanks to Liquor Operations Manager Larson, Assistant Liquor Operations Manager Morelli, and the entire staff and stated they have created a great culture of service. Mayor Faust commented on the proposed Sunday sales legislation and stated it was important to think about whether this legislation is going to increase sales or just take six days of sales and spread it over seven days, thereby increasing the City'S operational costs. He felt that the cost of being open on Sundays far outweighs the convenience of being open on Sundays, but if the legislation passes , the City will rise to the occasion. Councilmember Stille commended Liquor Operations Manager Larson for taking the time with his staff to go through the goal-setting process. Mayor Faust expressed the City Council 's thanks and appreciation to Liquor Operations Manager Larson and his entire staff and stated their efforts do not go unnoticed . REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. City Manager Casey reported that staff has been working with the School District and parents at Wilshire to put together a draft plan as part of the Safe Routes to School grant and the draft plan