09-24-1997 CC MINSPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1997
Members Present: Mayor Duitsman, Did'z, and Thompson,
Members Absent: Councilmembers Farber, and Holmgren
Staff Present:
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; and Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk;
1. Call Meetin.q To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council
was called to order at 5:20 p.m. by Mayor Duitsman.
2. Consider A.qenda
The following items were added to the agenda:
4.1. Liquor License - Sunshine Depot
COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 24, 1997, CITY
COUNCIL AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 3-0.
3. Canvass Park Bond Referendum Election Results
The City Clerk reviewed the election results indicating that the proposition did not
receive approval of a majority of the votes cast and, therefore, the question
failed. She stated that the vote was as follows: 473 in favor of the question and
681 opposed to the question.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 97-102 CANVASSING
RETURNS OF PARK BOND REFERENDUM HELD SEPTEMBER 23, 1997. COUNCILMEMBER
DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
4. Other Business
4.1. Liquor License for Sunshine Depot
The City Clerk informed the council that the liquor liability insurance for the
Sunshine Depot has been canceled as of August 27, 1997. She indicated
that the City became aware of this on September 23, 1997. The City Clerk
informed the Council that according to state law and the city's
ordinance, because Mr. Purmort, liquor licensee for the Sunshine Depot,
does not carry liquor liability insurance, he no longer has a liquor license to
sell liquor. She stated that a letter has been delivered to Mr. Purmort
indicating that he must cease liquor sales immediately.
The City Clerk stated that according to the City's Ordinance, Mr. Purmort
must be afforded a hearing by the council. She indicated that the
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hearing will include discussion regarding the revocation of the liquor
license.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO SET A HEARING BY THE COUNCIL ON
OCTOBER 6, 1997, AT 6:00 P.M. TO DISCUSS THE REVOCATION OF THE
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE SUNSHINE DEPOT. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
The City Clerk indicated that Rob Vanvalkenburg is the owner of the
Sunshine Depot building and business which is leased by John Purmort.
She indicated that Mr. Vanvalkenburg is present this evening and wishes
to make application for a liquor license for the Sunshine Depot. She
indicated that the City Ordinance allows the transfer of a liquor license at
the Council's discretion.
Rob Vanvalkenburg requested the council to grant him a liquor license
contingent upon insurance and legal documentation indicating
ownership. He stated he would like to open the Sunshine Depot as soon
as possible.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO TRANSFER LIQUOR LICENSE OF THE
SUNSHINE DEPOT FROM JOHN PURMORT TO ROBIN VANVALKENBURG
CONTINGENT UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
THE CITY USE MR. VANVALKENBURG'S EXISTING BACKGROUND
CHECK WHICH IS ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
NO LIQUOR LICENSE FEE FOR THE REMAINING OF THE LICENSING
YEAR BE CHARGED DUE TO THIS BEING A TRANSFER AND NOT A NEW
APPLICATION.
THAT MR. VANVALKENBURG PROVIDE LEGAL DOCUMENTATION
INDICATING THAT HE IS THE CURRENT OWNER OF THE BUSINESS.
THAT MR. VANVALKENBURG PROVIDE CURRENT LIQUOR LIABILITY
INSURANCE FOR THE SUNSHINE DEPOT.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 3-0.
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5. Adjournment
There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
COUNCIL MEETING. COUNClLMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED $-0.
The meeting of the Elk River was adjourned at 5:40 P.M.
mitted,Sandra Thacker~
City Clerk