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Chief Gustafson explained that the beer is served in paper cups and that they have not had problems in the past. Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve the request from the Ramsey Lions Club for a one-day, 3.2 percent malt liquor license on Saturday, July 17, 1999, at 6745 Highway #10 Northwest. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Anderson, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #4: City of Ramsey Comprehensive Plan Process Extension City Administrator Norman stated that the City has been working with Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGi) during the entire development of the Comprehensive Plan. They have participated in many meetings including the community-wide meetings, the focus group process and the Planning Commission public hearings. The original contract with HKGi has been completed and they have attended all meetings that they committed to plus some extra meetings towards the end of the process. In an effort to complete the Comprehensive Plan, Mr. Norman requested a proposal from HKGi to facilitate the process. Mr. Norman explained that the proposed process would include up to three meetings. The first meeting would be with the City Council and all or part of the Planning Commission. This meeting would be used to define the key issues, provide additional education opportunity and then outline a resolution to problems with the plan. This will also help to define the balance of the process. If consensus can be reached through the first meeting then no further meetings will be necessary; or there may be a need for additional meetings either with Council and/or focus groups or the general public. Mr. Norman stated that in addition to the Comprehensive Plan process extension, staff would also suggest the addition of a case study discussed during the Council Work Session on June 21, 1999. A proposal for housing development within the mixed residential portion of the proposed Comprehensive Plan generated a significant amount of discussion as to the amount of density allowed. As part of the discussion concerning the proposed development, it was suggested that a case study could be performed of the proposed housing development as it relates to the proposed Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he attended an informal meeting with Brad Scheib of HKGi, and Councilmember Zimmerman, and during that meeting, he (Councilmember Hendriksen) stated that the plan should represent the wishes of the citizens of Ramsey and Mr. Scheib responded that HKGi has to produce a plan that is acceptable to the Met Council. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he didn't think that the Comprehensive Plan that has been brought forward reflects the input that was received by the citizens and felt that if it is the intention of HKGi to have an acceptable plan for the Met Council and not the Ramsey citizens, then he has a problem with hiring them again. City Council/July 13, 1999 Page 7 of 18