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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-14 Council Minutes 6 MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by Bottema to approve Resolution 2019-76 certifying delinquent recycling fees to Hennepin County. Voting Aye: Thomas, Bottema, Dejewski, Keefe and Schultz. (Motion carried 5:0) c. Liquor License Violation – Corcoran Bottle Shop Lieutenant Burns presented the report outlining the violation and reasoning behind the recommended penalty. Council discussed the citation and reviewed processes in place to avoid future issues. Terry Bevin, owner of Corcoran Bottle Shop stated the employee who was also cited with the sale of liquor to a minor, is a new employee, and is currently enrolled in online training. Council discussed probation and utilizing the funds for education and training. City Attorney Thames spoke about utilizing the funds for a specific purpose. MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by Dejewski to impose a $500 civil fine and place the Corcoran Bottle Shop on a three-year probationary period. Voting Aye: Thomas, Bottema, Dejewski, Keefe and Schultz. (Motion carried 5:0) d. Detective and Canine Update Director of Public Safety Gottschalk introduced Detective Steve Cole and Officer Vojacek. Detective Cole presented his background and responsibilities. Detective Cole noted more than 65 cases have been investigated since March and provided examples of his work. Detective Cole outlined the local control of investigations and his availability as key outcomes of the detective position. Officer Vojacek presented the process to obtain K -9 Zeke and number of times Zeke has been utilized. Officer Vojacek provided examples of recovered items including drugs and weapons. Council inquired about predatory offenders and K-9 tracking and staff provided information. Council thanked the Corcoran Police Department for their work. e. Low Cost Paving Options Dee Sicora, 6410 Elm Street, addressed Council and inquired about speed limit signs and requested speed limit signs on Hackamore Road. Public Works Director Mattson reviewed the low-cost paving improvement options available to the City. Public Works Director Mattson reviewed the traffic counts and the change in statute related to establishing speed limits. Council discussed speed limits and the assessment policy Council discussed options for street paving and maximizing investments. Per consensus, staff was directed to provide one or two preferred sections of road for paving and be gin reviewing financing. f. Mama G’s Premises Permit – Lawful Gambling Administrative Services Director Beise presented the report and outlined the application from the Hanover Athletics Association to run charitable gambling at Mama G’s. Administrative Services Director Beise outlined the limit of one organization operating gambling at a location. Administrative Services Director noted Mama G’s provided a letter noting the Maple Grove Lions lease had been terminated pending approval of the Hanover Athletics Association permit. Council discussed the process and availability to regulate lawful gambling organization. Administrator Services Director Beise noted the City is limited by ordinance who can apply for permits. MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by Schultz to approve Resolution 2019-78 Gambling Premises Permit for Hanover Athletic Association at Mama G’s Sports Bar and Restaurant. Voting Aye: Thomas, Bottema, Dejewski, Keefe and Schultz.