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May 12, 2020 Page 5 of 6 2. Consider Resolution Authorizing Refund of On-Sale Liquor License Fees. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Allen to approve a Resolution authorizing Refund of On-Sale Liquor License Fees. City Manager Massopust explained Governor Walz’s Emergency Executive Order 20-04 (EO-20- 04) prohibited the sale of alcoholic beverages on-site after March 17, 2020 at bars, taverns, brew pubs, breweries, microbreweries, distilleries, wineries, tasting rooms, clubs, and other places of other public accommodation offering alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises. Recognizing the financial impact these closures have on local bars and restaurants, the City would like to issue on-sale liquor license refunds to these establishments. Public Safety Director Paetznick explained staff was proposing to refund 100% of the liquor license fees that have been paid to the City for on-sale establishments in New Brighton. He reported the costs paid were governed by City Ordinance and State Statute. He discussed how the refunds would greatly assist the City’s local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Councilmember Jacobsen thanked staff for their ingenuity and for bringing this item forward. He anticipated this would greatly help the City’s local businesses. Mayor Johnson stated this was a great way for the City to assist its local small businesses. She understood this was a lot of money, but supported the Council approving the refunding of the on-sale liquor license fees. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Devin Massopust City Manager Massopust reported staff continues to monitor COVID-19 and how it was impacting the City of New Brighton. He explained his main goals were to protect the health of his workforce and the health of the community. He stated the golf course was open along with the license bureau (limited services). He indicated the City would be issuing a statement regarding summer programming in the near future. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen reported the Public Safety Commission met on Monday, May 11th and discussed neighborhood traffic concerns surrounding the Benedictine Health Center. He noted National Night Out has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 6th. He indicated tractor trailer and motorhome parking was also discussed. He thanked the residents in New Brighton for sheltering in place in order to safe and healthy. Lastly, he welcomed Councilmember Nasreen Fynewever to the City Council. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported the City Council held Commission interviews this evening prior to the Council meeting. He thanked all of the New Brighton residents that were willing to serve the community in this capacity. He was impressed by the strong candidates that had stepped forward during this trying time. He welcomed Nasreen Fynewever to the City Council. He thanked BerganKDV for the financial presentation on the audit. He stated he was very pleased with the strong financial foundation that has been established by the City Council. He encouraged the community to support local non-profits given the fact they were struggling through COVID-19. He stated the Planning Commission would be meeting next on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. Emily Dunsworth Councilmember Dunsworth reported PREC met on Wednesday, May 6th where the group 2. Consider Resolution Authorizing Refund of On- Sale Liquor License Fees. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates