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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,November 19, 2012 Page 17 Mayor Roe opened and closed the Public Hearing at approximately 7:45 p.m. for the purpose of hearing public comment as the City Council considers renew- al of liquor licenses for the 2013 calendar year; with no one appearing for or against. 12. Business Items (Action Items) a. Liquor License Renewals Johnson moved, Willmus seconded, approved 2013 liquor license renewals for those establishments as detailed in the RCA dated November 19, 2012; amend- ed to add an On Sale Brewery Tap Room license and an Off-Sale Malt Liquor license for Pour Decisions; with all 2013 approvals subject to receipt of full payment of applicable license fees. Councilmember McGehee provided her research and reading of State Statute for second class cities related to issuing off-sale liquor licenses to grocery stores, expressing concern regarding the Rainbow Grocery Store license. Mayor Roe clarified that the Rainbow license was for 3.2 non-intoxicating beer only, a different license category than referenced by Councilmember McGehee. Roll Call Ayes: Johnson; McGehee; Willmus; and Roe. Nays: None. b. Continue Discussion on 2013 Tax Levy Budget At the request of Mayor Roe, Finance Director Miller referenced ongoing 2013 Tax Levy and Budget discussions, with the current RCA dated November 19, 2012, building on those previous City Council discussions and actions. Mr. Miller noted that the RCA address those remaining items for City Council con- sideration and or direction prior to final adoption in December and year-end 2012. Mr. Miller noted that those items included the work and recommenda- tions of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Subcommittee and their most recent recommendations to ensure transparency for the general public and as a reminder of previous decisions. Mr. Miller noted that upcoming Budget Hear- ing scheduled for December 3, 2012, allowing for another question and answer opportunity between the City Council and residents. Councilmember Willmus referenced his previous request in October regarding cash reserves, specifically in the Recycling Fund. Councilmember Willmus suggested City Council discussion on whether those reserve funds continue to be maintained or used, at the City Council's discretion, to decrease recycling rates for residents. Councilmember Willmus sought what implications there would be if the City Council made a decision to return some of those funds to households having paid for recycling services over the years.