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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, August 22, 2016 Page 26 porting volunteers, it had an impact on their ability to support that effort and complete their daily tasks as well. Ms. O'Brien also noted the recognition com- ponent of volunteers; and while great things were being accomplished, not all were motivated by the same thing requiring staff to think outside the box to use and encouraging this amazing talent pool, and sharing those successes with the community and City CounciL Ms. O'Brien opined that the city had an incredible value in its volunteers and huge resources in those volunteers waiting to engage in ways that made the most sense to them.ee Mayor Roe thanked Ms. O'Brian for the good information, opining it was a sign that the city was on the right track with its volunteer efforts. Mayor Roe also rec- ognized the ongoing monitoring from staff's perspective of things needing to be addressed form a staffing and organizational point of view. 12. Public Hearings and Action Consideration a. Public Hearing to Approve/Deny an On-Sale and Sunday Intoxicating Liq- uor License for Lucky's 13 Pub — Roseville, located at 2480 Fairview Avenue N Finance Director Chris Miller briefly reviewed this request, recommending ap- proval as detailed in the RCA. Mr. Miller noted two representatives of this firm located in the former Old Country Buffet. Owner Linda Young Ms. Young expressed excitement about their new location in Roseville after look- ing at numerous properties, with this property becoming available and providing a good fit. Ms. Young advised that they were not a chain, but family owned and operated, with four other locations in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, and one location in Fargo, ND. At the request of Councilmember Laliberte, Ms. Young advised that some of their other locations are open until 2:00 a.m., but noted it varied with each jurisdiction and their code restrictions. Ms. Young noted dramatic changes in the business over the years, opining people weren't staying out as late as they used to, but it depended on the city. At the request of Councilmember Willmus, Ms. Young advised that they would serve a full menu up until 11:00 p.m., with appetizers from that point to 1:00 a.m., with food served until closing time. Councilmember Willmus noted the on-sale liquor ordinance in Roseville tied to the revenue component of 60% food service. Ms. Young responded that she was very familiar with that and assured that they did more food than liquor business.