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Regular City Council Meeting <br />Monday, October 12, 2009 <br />Page 7 <br />funding would be $100,000 to identify and eradicate Ash trees that were in poor <br />shape and more susceptible to EAB. Mr. Brokke clarified that this related to only <br />trees on City boulevards, parks or other city-owned property. Mr. Brokke re- <br />minded Councilmembers that the 2009 Budget included no funds for diseased <br />and/or hazardous tree removal, with funding currently coming from the Park Im- <br />provement Plan (PIP), which would not be sustainable long-term, and signifi- <br />cantlyreduced and/or curtailed other park improvements. <br />Mr. Brokke noted that there was a mixed review on the effectiveness of treatment <br />versus removal; and cautioned homeowners to beware of unrealistic sales tactics. <br />Mr. Brokke advised that community volunteers were in the process of performing <br />a tree inventory throughout the City, which he estimated was 15% completed; and <br />that included a complete tree inventory, including count, type, and condition. Mr. <br />Brokke emphasized the need to replace trees in those areas where eradication was <br />indicated; and advised that a future presentation would be made once more infor- <br />mation became available. <br />Johnson moved, Ihlan seconded, receipt of a staff report related to Emerald Ash <br />Borer (EAB). <br />Roll Call <br />Ayes: Ihlan; Roe; Johnson; and Pust. <br />Nays: None. <br />9. General Ordinances for Adoption <br />10. Presentations <br />11. Public Hearings <br />a. Public Hearing to Consider an Off-Sale Liquor License for MGM Liquors, <br />1149 Larpenteur Avenue <br />Finance Director Chris Miller summarized the Request for Council Action dated <br />October 12, 2009 for application of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for <br />MGM Liquors, located at 1149 Larpenteur Avenue. Mr. Miller recommended <br />approval, advising that all paperwork was in order; further noting that this would <br />activate the tenth and final Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License allowable in the <br />City, based on current City Code. <br />Representatives of the applicant were present at tonight's meeting. <br />Acting Mayor Roe noted that this is the former Cellars location. <br />Councilmember Ihlan noted that there was currently an MGM across from this lo- <br />cation, and what the plans were for that location. <br />Applicant, Mike Maglisb, co-owner of MGM <br />