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City Council meeting of September 20, 1999 Page 3 CAPTAIN DON MCGLOTHLIN Captain McGlothlin stated that the City's fourth deputy will start in the City on October 1, 1999. He will provide the Council with some background information on all deputies working in the City. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (OLD SCHOOL PARKING LOT) At the Council meeting of August 16, 1999, the Council approved the concept of the County constructing a parking lot on the site of the old school house, for the purpose of serving the Hardwood Creek Trail constructed along Forest Blvd. The Council reviewed a draft Joint Powers Agreement, between the City of Hugo and Washington County, to allow the construction of the parking lot on City property. The Council would like to review construction plans prior to entering into the Agreement. The Administrator also felt that the City should determine curb and gutter locations for the parking sites. Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, that a letter be sent to Tim Luger stating that the Council would like to review construction plans prior to entering into the JPA, and that the Agreement be changed to reflect that the City would likvontrol locations for the sites. All aye. Motion Carried. LIQUOR LICENSE VIOLATIONS The City Attorney identified two businesses, selling liquor in the City of Hugo, that have failed alcohol compliance checks done by the Washington County Sheriffs Office. This is the second violation of the state's minimum drinking age requirement by Ricci's. Previously, the Council authorized staff to negotiate and prepare a Stipulation Agreement, between the offending license holder and the City, for payment of a civil penalty. Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, authorizing preparation of a Stipulation Agreement, between the Blacksmith Lounge and the City, for a first-time offense. All aye. Motion Carried. Barnes made motion, Haas seconded, that the City hold an administrative hearing for Ricci's, because of their second violation. All aye. Motion Carried. MORATORIUM WORK PLAN The Council considered a memorandum, prepared by the City Administrator, recommending a work plan to complete the studies identified in the City's moratorium ordinance. Council member Petryk felt it important that the Council participate in the selection of a professional planning firm that will assist the Planning Commission in their review of land -use issues.