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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 13, 2017 Page 13 submit them and demonstrate their seriousness in moving forward with their new business inodel versus simply reserving it "just in case." At the request of Coun- cilmember Laliberte, Mr. Miller advised that the license would be effective for the duration of 2017; and if staff was not in receipt of something from Target Corpo- ration in the next few months, they would seelc fiirther determination froin them as to their seriousness and plans to be operational. Otherwise, Mr. Miller advised that there was no reason for the city to issue a license for 2017 if Target didn't in- tent to be operational this year. Mayor Roe opened the public hearing for this purpose at approximately 7:27 p.m. Applicant Representative(s) � Jonathon Redburg, Target Senior Analyst for Licensing and Drew Anderson, Target Store Manager at T2101 Mr. Redburg reviewed plans to take out the current cafe, and similar to other stores in Minnesota at which this was done, rehabilitate the store to facilitate re- quirements for separate liquor sales. Mr. Redburg noted the corporation's ex- citement when finding an available license; and with the store's 55-year history in Roseville, was eager to move forward as fast as possible. Mr. Redburg noted that they had waited to seek a building permit until the City Council's decision as to approval of their license application. When remodeling earlier this fall, and in response to Councilmember Laliberte's comments about that recent remodeling of the cafe, Mr. Anderson advised that updates to the cafe had been limited at that time. Mr. Anderson likened the plans for remodeling for the liquor store to mirror those recently completed at the Mid- way Target Store. Councilmember Laliberte expressed a cautionary noted concerning the many complaints she'd heard about the extensive time for Target's last remodel and frustration expressed by their customers; which was duly noted by Mr. Anderson. Mayor Roe closed the public hearing at approximately 7:30 p.m., with no one ap- pearing for or against. Willmus moved, Etten seconded, approval of an Off-Sale Liquor License to Tar- get Corporation, for their location at 1515 West County Road B. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Etten, McGehee, Laliberte, and Roe. Nays: None.