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Regular City Council Meeting AND Board of Adjustments and Appeals Monday,July 23, 2012 Page 55 through restrictions on radii as other cities have done. Mr. Roston reiterated that their request of the City Council tonight was simply to determine if the Council was open to pursuing these options. Mr. Roston opined that it made sense from their perspective, however, they needed to know if it made sense from the City's perspective as well before moving forward. Mr. Roston provid- ed a handout on World Market Cost Plus operations, attached hereto and made a part hereof. Councilmember Johnson noted the various options available, based on his re- search and discussions while performing that due diligence, and suggested that this provided an edge for their market area. Councilmember Johnson opined that of the City's ten (10) license holders, he considered three as large facilities (e.g. Rainbow, MGM, Wine Cellars) and the remaining seven (7) as having stores with a fairly small footprint and sales volume. Councilmember Johnson opined that he considered World Market to have some grandfathered rights in Roseville; and expressed his appreciation in their willingness to relocate in Ro- seville. Councilmember Johnson asked their representatives if they considered themselves a large or small seller and the amount of volume their wine and beer sales represented in their overall merchandising total. Mr. Feldt responded that they considered themselves a small retailer, and their business model was to only sell beer and wine from around the world, and as an enhancement to the foods sold from those areas. Mr. Feldt noted that this was largely related to the holiday seasons; and assured Councilmembers that they prided themselves that none of their international product was made in China, but specialized in bringing artisan products from other states, countries, and the immediate area, and only those alcoholic beverages supported through that business model and mission. Mr. Feldt thanked Councilmember Johnson for welcoming them back into the community, opining that there was nothing more painful for a business owner than to close stores and lay off people. Mr. Feldt reiterated their commitment to return to health, and expressed their pleasure in returning to those markets. Mr. Feldt noted that the Roseville store had significant volume in the past, one of the largest small specialty stores in the region. Mr. Feldt noted that it was common for them to incubate or generate entrepreneurial businesses until they became large enough or had enough of a presence to spin off on their own. Mayor Roe questioned whether World Market had attempted to purchase one of the existing ten (10) licenses. Ms.Ann Maranti, Cost Plus Ms. Maranti advised that they had attempted to contact existing license holders, using a list provided by staff. However, to-date, Ms. Maranti advised that they