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City Council Minutes Page 5 June 10, 2002 of the year so that new license fees are in place at the beginning of 2003. She also noted that liquor fee increases require a public hearing and notification of the hearing to all liquor licensees. The Clerk also noted that State Statute indicates that on-sale liquor fees are intended to cover the costs of issuing, inspecting and other direcdy related costs of enforcement. It was the consensus of the Council that liquor fees and tobacco fees should be increased to meet the City's cost of enforcement. The Council authorized the City Clerk to have further research the cost of police enforcement related to liquor licenses. 5.4A. Renewal of Liquor Licenses The City Clerk presented the list of liquor licenses for approval. She noted that all liquor fees have paid, and all Licensing requirements have been met. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO APPROVE THE LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS AS INDICATED ON THE STAFF REPORT. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.5. Consider Amendment to Animal Ordinance Relating to Kennels The City Clerk indicated that staff is requesting an amendment to Section 502 of the City Code pertaining to animals. She indicated that the amendment is necessary due to confusion in interpreting the ordinance. The existing ordinance indicates that a person can have 3 dogs or cats before a kennel license is required. The Clerk noted that the question always arises as to whether this means 3 dogs and 3 cats or a total of 3 animals. She noted that the proposed ordinance reflects that a kennel License is required for anything over 3 animals. Discussion was held regarding the total number of 3 animals. The Council requested Staff to rewrite the ordinance using language that allows up to 4 animals, but no more than three dogs. 5.6. Consider Amendment to Billiard Hall Ordinance Council recendy directed staff to revise the e.,dsdng Billiard Hall Ordinance to allow the Council fle.,dbility to extend the hours of operation beyond the 1:00 a.m. requirement through a conditional use permit. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 02-10 AMENDING SECTION 712.10 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO BILLIARD HALLS. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.7. Consider Lease for House at Woodland Trails Park The City Administrator indicated that the City owns a house that has been rented out since it was purchased. He noted that the most recent renters have now moved out and the house is currently vacant. He indicated that the Mayor has suggested that the Council consider using the house as transitional housing by renting the house to a non-profit organization.