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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 24, 2008 Page 10 Councilmember Roe noted that, after the City Council's approval of their Rules of Proce- dure and the Agenda's order of business, he observed a gap between the public hearings and land use cases, and concurred. that revisions of the order of business may be prudent. By consensus, staff was requested to add this discussion to a future agenda. 11. Public Hearings b. Public Hearing for Off-Sale Liquor License at 2217 Snelling Avenue Finance Director Chris Miller advised that this action would issue the final Off- Saleintoxicating liquor license, as per City Code, with a total often licenses. Mr. Miller advised that all background investigations had been found to be in or- der, and noted that the City Attorney would provide a final review prior to the li- censebeing issued. Councilmember Roe noted that the previous land use application approval for this site was contingent upon approval of the liquor license. Mayor Klausing opened and closed the Public Hearing at 6:53 p.m., with no one appearing for or against. Pust moved, Klausing seconded, approval of the Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Li- cense for Snelling Liquors, located at 2217 Snelling Avenue, effective March 1, 2008 and expiring December 31, 2008. Councilmember Pust opined that, while preliminary discussions were held on the number of liquor licenses the City wished to issue it was unrelated to this request and could be held in the future if and when another application was received. Councilmember Pust further opined that this applicant had made good faith of-- forts and done their due diligence, throughout the land use and liquor license ap- plication and review period. Councilmember Ihlan expressed concern in taking up this issue with tonight's agenda running early, in case members of the public wished to speak to this. Councilmember Ihlan opined that pervious public comment was heard during the land use application as to whether this was an appropriate use in this area, and she was basing her vote on whether this was a qualified applicant for a liquor license. Councilmember Roe noted that the reason for the land use application was be- cause of the "stand alone" nature of this facility, and that if it were located in the adjacent multi-tenant facility, there would have been no need for a land use appli- cation or approval process. Councilmember Roe advised that this set of circum-