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complies with these requirementg, it would be difficult to deny the licenge application. Ms. Low stated they are not asking the Council to deny the request but to table the issuance so zoning ordinances can be researched and put into place in the City of Ramsey. Ms. Low stated that Judy Nissen of Judy's Liquors is also in agreement with her request. City Attorney Goodrich cautioned that the competition, which the Council cannot control. health and welfare of the community. Council cannot deny any license based on However, a license can be denied based on the Councilmember Anderson stated this issue came up because the Council became aware that other cities have some restrictions on issuing these licenses. She noted this location is by a daycare center and asked if that is a concern since liquor licenses cannot be issued by a school. City Attorney Goodrich stated a daycare use is not in the City ordinance or State Statutes. Councilmember Anderson noted that question #15 on Page 2 of 4 asks if the real estate taxes are paid and it is answered "No" which indicates taxes are delinquent. City Attorney Goodrich stated real estate taxes are required to be paid in full. Mark Callender, applicant, stated that as far as he is aware, all real estate taxes are paid in full. He stated it appears that he made a mistake when he filled out that form. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that question #15 goes on to require proof of payment from the County Auditor, which is not attached. Barry Brottlund, leasing manager and representative of North Lake Properties, stated they closed on the permanent loan at the end of October and at that time all real estate taxes had to be paid in full. He stated he is 99% positive the taxes are current and Mr. Callender simply made an error when completing the form. Councilmember Anderson asked that this item be tabled until the next meeting so the memorandum statement from the County Auditor can be submitted indicating the taxes are paid in full. Councilmember Hendriksen asked Mr. Callender when they would like to open. Mr. Callender stated they would like to open by May 1st. He pointed out that Rum River Wine and Spirits is also located across the street and just as close to the daycare. Mayor Gamec clarified that the daycare business opened after the liquor store was in place. He stated the Police Chief checked the ordinance and indicated that a daycare use is not included in the list of restricted areas. City Council/March 13, 2001 Page 8 of 31