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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 19, 2009 Page 12 Mayor Klausing echoed appreciation to staff for their ongoing work and availabil- ity for this process. 11. Public Hearings a. Conduct a Public Hearing for Amarose Convenience Store, 1595 West High- way 36, Off-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License Application Finance Director Chris Miller summarized the Request for Council Action dated October 19, 2009 for application of an Off-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License for Amarose Convenience Store, located at 1595 West Highway 36, #245; and rec- ommended approval. Mayor Klausing opened and closed the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. to receive public comment on the proposed application; with no one appearing to speak. Discussion included the uniqueness of this off-sale application in the Rosedale Shopping Center; and adherence to compliance checks as with other licensees. Councilmember Pust questioned whether staff was aware of any experiences, negative or positive, of other communities in selling alcohol in shopping centers at which there was substantial youth congregated. Mr. Miller advised that staff had not researched peer communities, but advised that staff could do so if directed. Mr. Miller advised that the Police Department had reviewed the application request, and had expressed no concern in its location within the shopping center. Mayor Klausing noted the odd space occupied by this convenience store business, and its location relative to the main shopping areas. 12. Business Items (Action Items) a. Consider the Amarose Convenience Store, 1595 West Highway 36, Off-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License Application Roe moved, Klausing seconded, approval of the Off-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor Li- cense for Amarose Convenience Store, located at 1595 West Highway 36, #245. Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Johnson; and Klausing. Nays: Pust. Motion carried. b. Consider 2010 City Benefits Insurance Renewals and Cafeteria Plan Contri- butions