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City Council meeting of September 2, 2003 Page 3 planning of the entire site, including an active use on the west side of the property for use as soccer fields. Council member Petryk requested that the City consider a possible money and labor donation from the WBL Fast Pitch Association. She has suggested that they attend a Parks Commission meeting to explain to their program and what they have to offer. Mayor Miron stated that the City will "leave open" its options as to the athletic use of the property. Granger made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the appointment of Bob Russek from ESG Architects to complete the PW Department space needs study and master plan for the Rice Lake Park property at a cost of $3,780. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE DENIAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FROM MAHMOOD HASSAN (THE END ZONE) On June 24, 2003, the City received a liquor license application from Mahmood Hassan, who has entered into a purchase agreement to buy the End Zone, and reopen it as a restaurant featuring Pakistani and Indian cuisine. A background investigation was completed by the Washington County Sheriff's Department, and it was forwarded to the City indicating that Mr. Hassan was a satisfactory applicant for a license. Additionally, there are a number of outstanding taxes and fees that have not been paid as well, and which need to be paid in advance of issuance of a license, according to City code. This issue was tabled by Council at its August 18, 2003 meeting, at the writtea.request of the applicant. Council directed staff to notify the applicant that he had until September 2, 2003 to resolve the clear title and ownership of the End Zone. City Attorney stated that the City had not received any new information that would change his recommendation to deny the liquor license application from Mahmood Hassan. Mr. Hassan did not make an appearance at the meeting. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2003-46 DENYING THE APPLICATION OF MAHMOOD HASSAN FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE AT 13891 FOREST BLVD. VOTING AYE: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Miron Motion Carried. CONSIDERATION OF REVOCATION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR SALVAGE YARD (NORMAN HORTON) At its August 18, 2003 meeting, Council considered renewal of the auto dismantling license submitted by Dan Stewart d/b/a ARK and its concerns over the SUP, which is held by the property owner Norman Horton. Council had concern regarding a number of issues of which Mr. Horton's SUP was in violation. Council directed staff to send a certified letter to Mr. Horton notifying him that he is in violation of the SUP and that a public hearing would be held to consider revocation of it. City Attorney Dave Snyder and CD Director John Rask prepared a resolution adopting Findings of Fact for revocation of the license, if Council felt it necessary. Mayor Miron opened the public hearing accepted public comment and provided the landowner an opportunity to show cause as to why the permit should not be revoked. Dan Rosen, an attorney representing Norman Horton and Dan Stewart, discussed what has been remedied to date, and stated his clients' willingness to work with the City to resolve the other