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Councilmember Anderson noted the tobacco compliance check where 8 out of 18 failed. She stated her support for monthly tobacco checks and indicated she has the same or stronger feelings about liquor sales compliance. She stated that there is no excuse to sell liquor to minors, no matter the number of stores in Ramsey or need to "survive." Councilmember Hendriksen stated it was mentioned that a license could not be issued to property where taxes are not paid and the application form indicates that if taxes are paid, a document proving such needs to be submitted. He stated that a decision tonight seems to be rather fundamental. City Attorney Goodrich stated it appears the Council would like him to further study the issues of distances and clustering. Councilmember Anderson stated she would like those issues studied. City Attorney Goodrich stated he will review these issues and provide a recommendation at the next meeting. Mayor Gamec noted that tabling consideration to the next meeting should not impact the applicant's ability to open by May 1, 2001. Motion by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman, to table consideration of an off-sale liquor license application for Mark D. and Teresa D. Callender, d/b/a/Vintage Wine & Spirits. Further discussion: Councilmember Zimmerman suggested the City Attorney advise if a moratorium should be put into place until the study is completed. Mayor Gamec noted that, perhaps, a moratorium should be considered tonight to prevent another liquor application prior to the completion of the study. City Attorney Goodrich stated a moratorium could be acted on tonight for a period of 90 days but he is unsure if it will impact the Callender application. Councilmember Hendriksen asked if the Council needs a resolution in hand to initiate a moratorium. City Attorney Goodrich stated he will have to research whether a resolution or ordinance is needed for the moratorium and he will answer that question at the next meeting. He recommended the Council consider a motion to place the moratorium tonight. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Anderson, Zimmerman, Hendriksen, and Kurak. Voting No: None. Mayor Gamec announced that this liquor application will be placed on the next Council agenda. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to place a moratorium on acceptance of further .applications of off-sale liquor licenses for a period of 90 days pending study of how many and where future off sale liquor license establishments shall be located in the City of Ramsey. City Council/March 13, 2001 Page 10 of 31