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City Council meeting of July 21, 2003 Page 7 REOUEST 2:00 AM CLOSING TIME (RICCI'S) At its July 7, 2003 meeting, the Council tabled action on a proposed extension to a 2:00 am closing time from Bo Bogatty, owner of Ricci's Saloon. Council directed staff to obtain information from AMM and LMC in regard to the issue, which was debated heavily in the Minnesota State Legislature. Mayor Miron and Council member Puleo believed that the new legislation would have little impact on the bars in Hugo and felt that the ordinance should not be changed, which would allow on -sale liquor license establishments to stay open until 2:OOam Monday through Saturday, and Sunday closing at 1:00 am. Individual license holders will need to make application for Council approval. Miron made motion, Puleo seconded, approve the 2:OOam closing time from Monday — Saturday for Ricci's Saloon. Sunday closing will remain at 1:00 am as stated in the ordinance. VOTING AYE: Haas, Puleo, Miron VOTING NAY: Becky Petryk Motion Carried. DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT & DESIGN STANDARDS (#12003 CITY GOAL) At its May 22, 2003 meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed with staff draft design standards for downtown Hugo. Staff seeks direction from Council as to the schedule and timelines for public meetings. On July 7, 2003, City staff was provided with a petition from homeowners along 145i° Street, who wish to be rezoned from their commercial zoning designation. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to schedule a Council workshop for August 8 or 15, 2003 at 8:00 am, to discuss this particular issue. All aye. Motion Carried. 165m STREET STORMWATER DRAINAGE ISSUE At its July 7, 2003 meeting, the Council listened to residents living along 165" Street, who have experienced stormwater drainage problems, north of the road. On July 14, 2003, staff held a neighborhood meeting with residents along 165" Street, and north to 17e Street, in Phase III area of the West Oneka Lake Study Area. City Administrator Mike Ericson, Water Resource Engineer Pete Willenbring, Mayor Fran Miron, and Council member Frank Puleo were in attendance. Mike and Pete presented the issue for the dozen residents in attendance, and Pete provided a thorough analysis of the potential solutions for the problems in the area. Staff took public comments regarding the problems they have experienced, after which potential solutions were offered. Mayor Miron agreed to bring this issue back to the Council at its regular July 21, 2003 in order to provide direction to staff to provide relief to property owners. Pete was present at the Council meeting in order to present Council will both short- term and long-term solutions to the stormwater drainage issues faced by the residents. One first solution is a ditch maintenance project for the property owners on the north side of 165" Street, and a further restoration of the ditches on both the east and west sides of TH61. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to accept Water Resource Engineer Pete Willenbring's