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MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
OCTOBER 5, 2009
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Loran Paprocki and
Susan Sanger.
Councilmembers absent: John Basill, C. Paul Carver
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Deputy City
Manager/Human Resources Director (Ms. Gohman), Police Chief John Luse, Police Sergeant
Garland and Recording Secretary (Ms. Russo).
Guest: None
1. Liquor License Applicant El Gordo Uno
Ms. Gohman presented the staff report which included the history of the applications dating from
May 2008 to current.
Mr. Scott stated it is up to Council's discretion whether the application should proceed towards
approval or denial after the public hearing. Mr. Scott explained if the Council decides not to grant
the license then, under MN Statutes 364.06, the applicant must be notified of the following:
1. The grounds and reasons for the denial or disqualification.
2. The applicable complaint and grievance procedure as set forth in section MN Statutes
364.06.
3. The earliest date the person may reapply for a license
4. That all competent evidence of rehabilitation presented will be considered upon
reapplication.
Councilmember Sanger stated she would like to review more detailed information on the applicant's
original application.
Councilmember Omodt asked about the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) that was granted to the
applicant.
Mr. Harmening replied the CUP was granted with the condition of approval on the liquor license
and there may be additional conditions to the CUP that he is unaware of at the moment.
Ms. Gohman reported the applicant's legal name on the original application was inconsistent with
legal court documents; however; the name is not in question on the current application.
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Sergeant Garland reviewed the June 26, 2008, conviction in which the applicant plead guilty
resulting in gross misdemeanor for interference with a 911 call, as well as four previous
misdemeanors of driving under the influence (DUI) between 1996-2001. He explained interference
with a 911 call means preventing another person the use of a telephone to get emergency service. He
stated he does not have the police report with him to review the misdemeanor.
Councilmember Finkelstein questioned the purpose of the study session.
Mr. Scott clarified no formal action was needed other than Council reviewing and deciding if they
would like to further pursue requirement information, or if they have sufficient information to make
a decision on the application.
After discussion it was the consensus of the City Council for Staff to provide documentation on the
following: proof of completion of the applicant's court mandated rehabilitation, any documentation
regarding the applicant's sobriety, a copy of the first liquor license application and the current
application, copies of all legal convictions, and public police records. In addition, it was the
consensus of the City Council for staff to provide any and all records that the applicant wishes to
submit.
2. Ribbon cutting—West End Art
3. City Council Bike Tour Details
4. Update on SWLRT
The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
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Nancy Stroth, 'ity Clerk Jeff J,cJeff Jilobs, Mayor