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MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br />Ramsey Royalty <br />Mayor Gamec stated that he had been contacted by someone who would like to start a Ramsey <br />Royalty program. He stated that she stated that she would run it and work out all the financing. <br />Management Intern Gladhill asked if this would be in conjunction with Happy Days. <br />Mayor Gamec stated that he wasn't sure, but he did tell her that the City didn't have any money <br />to help support the program. <br />Business License Renewal <br />Councilmember Look stated that he had gotten a call from Service Team of Professionals that <br />was recently issued a citation because they neglected to renew their business license. He stated <br />that it costs $15 for a renewal and there seems to have been a mix up, in this case, because they <br />have a canceled check. He stated that his question is whether it makes sense for the City to take <br />someone to court over a $15 renewal fee. <br />Councilmember Elvig stated that he has a similar situation with a dentist, who didn't pay <br />attention to the paperwork sent that told her she needed to renew her license.. He stated that she <br />filed it away and she admits to not getting this renewed, but did not think it was a big deal. He <br />stated that she got a citation for a petty misdemeanor and is upset. <br />Community Development Director Miller stated that businesses get a few notices before the <br />citation is issued. <br />Councilmember Look stated that his point is that the City will spend a fair amount of money <br />trying to bring this to court for a $15 fee. He suggested that the City consider a 5 year renewal <br />because he thinks if the City tries to prosecute this, it will just lose money. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that staff will take a look at a multi -year renewal option. <br />Councilmember Dehen asked why the City required businesses to pay $15 for renewal. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that this is so the City has an accurate record of businesses in <br />town. <br />Mayor Gamec stated that it is also for cases where there is a fire or some kind of emergency, so <br />the City can contact the owner. <br />Councilmember Look stated that the City has annual inspections by the fire marshal and asked <br />why he couldn't also collect their $15 when he is on site. He suggested that perhaps the City <br />can just issue another fine if they are late with their renewal fee, rather than turning it into a legal <br />issue. <br />City Council Work Session / June 3, 2008 <br />Page 14 of 16 <br />