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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL APRIL 29, 201310 <br /> <br />Deputy Clerk Dietl <br /> explained that Thomas Cossack, former owner of the Blue Fox, contacted <br />staff to request a refund of his liquor license fee now that he has sold his business. It was noted <br />that Chapter 5, Section 500.9 (Refund of Fee), Subd. 2 states that the Council may refund a pro <br />rata portion of the license fee at its discretion. She commented that Mr. Cossack paid $158 in <br />background fees, $200 for an on-sale Sunday license, and $5,775 for an on-sale license for 2013. <br /> <br />Deputy Clerk Dietl <br /> indicated that it is not common for the City to receive requests to refund <br />licensing fees. She commented that fees are charged by the City to recoup costs incurred. The <br />City has already incurred some costs associated with Mr. Cossacr license; therefore, staff <br />is looking for direction from the Council on this matter. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> requested staff read Section 500.9 of City Code. <br /> <br />Deputy Clerk Dietl <br /> read the Code out loud for the Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Werner <br />asked when closing on the establishment took place. <br /> <br />Deputy Clerk Dietl <br /> estimated that this took place sometime in April. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung <br /> questioned if the liquor license had been surrendered to the City. <br /> <br />Deputy Clerk Dietl <br /> explained the license has not been surrendered by Mr. Cossack. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> was not in favor of pro-rating the license as costs have been incurred by <br />the City. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br />opposed the pro-rated refund as the general requirements within City Code were <br />not being met. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung <br /> agreed. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a <br />motion to deny Mr. Thomas -rated refund of his <br />2013 liquor license fees. The motion carried (5-0). <br /> <br /> <br />D.Consider Police Week Proclamation <br /> <br />City Administrator Klaers <br /> requested the Council review a proclamation designating May 12-18, <br />th <br />2013 as National Police Week. This proclamation was distributed at the April 18 meeting of the <br />hat this item be <br />put on the Council agenda for discussion and consideration. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung <br /> did not oppose the proclamation and suggested the same <br /> <br /> <br />MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to <br />proclaim May 12-18, 2013, as National Police Week. <br />