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-34- Community Development Director Frolik explained that the City does have a fairly good list of the current local businesses and staff will use that list to send out letters to the business owners. Councilmember Kurak inquired if home base businesses would be included in the ordinance as well. Community Development Director Frolik replied that the ordinance would pertain to commercial districts only. Councilmember Kurak inquired if there would be a penalty to an existing business that does not comply with the ordinance and has not been notified by the City because the City is unaware of the business. City Attorney Goodrich replied that staff will give all business owners an opportunity to comply with the ordinance and if they do not comply after they have been informed of the ordinance, then there is a penalty clause included in the ordinance. Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler noted that it is really difficult to keep track of the tm-n around in a multi-tenant building, so the license will be a real benefit. Councilmember Elvig inquired if there was an opportunity for the Fire Department to review what is occurring in a business with this new license requirement. Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler replied that it would give them the opportunity to inspect the building and review what type of business will be operating. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to introduce an ordinance requiting businesses to obtain a business tenant certificate. Motion can'ied. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Kurak, Elvig, Cook, Pearson, Strbmmen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #5: Authorization to Accept and Execute Metropolitan Livable Communities Grant Principal Planner Tmdgeon stated that in July 2002, the City of Ramsey applied for a Livable Communities Grant from the Met Council to assist in the funding of the Sunwood Drive extension tln:ough the proposed Ramsey Town Center. On March 11, 2003, the City Council instructed staff to discuss with the Met Council the legal ramifications of the City accepting the LCDA grant. City Attorney Bill Goodrich and City Administrator Norman had discussions with the Met Council staff. From these discussions City staff has determined that accepting the grant and entering into the agreement will not obligate the City to expend funds. The grant is setup as a reimbursement grant, so therefore, the City will not receive any funds from the Met Council until the City incurs the cost and request reimbursement from the Met Council. City Council/April 8, 2003 Page 6 of 17