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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 29, 2013 10 Deputy Clerk Dietl explained that Thomas Cossack, former owner of the Blue Fox, contacted staff to request a refund of his liquor license fee now that he has sold his business. It was noted that Chapter 5, Section 500.9 (Refund of Fee), Subd. 2 states that the Council may refund a pro rata portion of the license fee at its discretion. She commented that Mr. Cossack paid $158 in background fees, $200 for an on-sale Sunday license, and $5,775 for an on-sale license for 2013. Deputy Clerk Dietl indicated that it is not common for the City to receive requests to refund licensing fees. She commented that fees are charged by the City to recoup costs incurred. The City has already incurred some costs associated with Mr. Cossack's liquor license; therefore, staff is looking for direction from the Council on this matter. Mayor Grant requested staff read Section 500.9 of City Code. Deputy Clerk Dietl read the Code out loud for the Council. Councilmember Werner asked when closing on the establishment took place. Deputy Clerk Dietl estimated that this took place sometime in April. Councilmember McClung questioned if the liquor license had been surrendered to the City. Deputy Clerk Dietl explained the license has not been surrendered by Mr. Cossack. Councilmember Holden was not in favor of pro-rating the license as costs have been incurred by the City. Mayor Grant opposed the pro-rated refund as the general requirements within City Code were not being met. Councilmember McClung agreed. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to deny Mr. Thomas Cossack's request for a pro-rated refund of his 2013 liquor license fees. The motion carried (5-0). D. Consider Police Week Proclamation City Administrator Klaers requested the Council review a proclamation designating May 12-18, 2013 as National Police Week. This proclamation was distributed at the April 18th meeting of the Sheriff's Contracted Communities group. He noted Mayor Grant recommended that this item be put on the Council agenda for discussion and consideration. Councilmember McClung did not oppose the proclamation and suggested the same consideration be taken with the City's other contract employees (Lake Johanna Fire Department). MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to proclaim May 12-18, 2013, as National Police Week.