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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL – DECEMBER 12, 2016 6 during times when the water was very high. Due to the time it takes to convene an emergency session, the speed restrictions were not in place quickly enough. It is the goal of the City to be able to implement these restrictions administratively during times of need. This will allow the restrictions to be in place without delay and without having to convene an emergency meeting. Interim City Planner Zweber commented in order to pass a Water Surface Use Ordinance, certain Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requirements must be completed. The DNR requires a Water Surface Use worksheet be submitted, a map created of the area, public feedback be accepted and the proposed Ordinance be submitted to the DNR. After they have received all of the application materials, they make the determination on whether or not to accept the proposed Ordinance. Interim City Planner Zweber reported staff prepared the Water Surface Use worksheet. The worksheet required coordination with the DNR and the Ramsey County Sherriff’s department to obtain data and historical information about Lake Johanna. The worksheet also required a survey of use of the lake. Staff surveyed the lake three times per day; morning, afternoon and evening, on both a weekday and a weekend day. The survey included a count of boats on the lake and trailers in the parking lot. This allowed us to get a count of usage by people who reside on the lake and visitors to the lake. Staff recommended the Council approve the Water Surface Use Worksheet and associated information, and that the public comments received at the public hearing to be sent to the DNR for final approval. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2016-013 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7, Section 700.06 to adopt slow-no wake speed restrictions on Lake Johanna during specified high water periods; authorizing publication of the Ordinance summary; and directing staff to submit the Water Use Worksheet to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The motion carried (5-0). E. Consider Approval of Liquor License Application – The Tavern Grill City Clerk Hanson stated HRP Arden Hills, LLC has requested an On-Sale liquor license (ONSS – beer, wine and intoxicating liquor) for their new restaurant, The Tavern Grill. The Tavern Grill is scheduled to open in January 2017 and is located at 3561 Lexington Avenue North, Arden Hills, Minnesota. Staff is in receipt of all the necessary paperwork and associated fees, and background checks have been successfully completed by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office. City Clerk Hanson reported in addition to holding a public hearing tonight, the On-Sale and Sunday liquor license application is presented for approval. All required information will be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement upon approval of the license by the City Council. Staff recommended the Council hold a public hearing regarding an On-Sale and Sunday liquor license for The Tavern Grill, located at 3561 Lexington Avenue North, Arden Hills, Minnesota and consider approval of the issuance of an On-