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March 2, 1981 Page Four City Council Meeting would not be a problem of animal odor, as it would be an enclosed facility and through proper management, a facility of this kind does not have the animal odor problem. Councilman Toth indicated that the area behind the f~ve acre parcel is zoned residential and that he did not feel commercial would enhance the residential area. Councilman Toth further indicated that he felt the City did not have a need to sell the property at this time. Councilman Engstrom indicated that it was a remote possibility that someday a City facility could be built on that parcel of land. The question was raised as to the proper zoning for an animal clinic facility. The City Administrator indicated that animal clinic facilities could be located in a commercial zone, and also possibly in an agricultural zone, and further indicated that if the City was interested in selling the property, Mr. Dave Gildenbach could proceed with his plans to purchase the property and build an animal clinic facility. Mayor Hinkle indicated that it was the concensus of the City Council to not sell the property at this time. 8-1/3. Liquor License Application by John McKinley - Celt Corporation, Inc. The City Administrator indicated that the Celt Corporation, Inc., Mr. John McKinley, President, has applied for a liquor license for the Campbell's Elk Bowl establishment, and further indicated that the Police Department has done a background check on Mr. John McKinley and has found that his background is acceptable except for 1 condition; that the Police Department is waiting for in- formation from the Canadian authorities. Mayor Hinkle asked if there was a problem issuing a license to a Canadian citizen. The City Administrator indicated that the State Statutes prohibit a Canadian citizen from the ownership of the liquor license, and further indicated that the Celt Corporation, Inc. is a Minnesota corporation incorporated in 1978. Mr. Bill Campbell of Campbell's Elk Bowl, was present to request the City Council to not approve the liquor license until the legality of the purchase of the Elk Bowl by Mr. John McKinley be investigated and accepted. Mr. Mike Mady, for- mer owner of the Elk Bowl, indicated that the issue before the City Council was not the legality of the purchase of the establishment. Mr. McKinley indicated that he has been operating the Campbell's Elk Bowl without selling liquor and asked for approval of the liquor license in order to begin selling liquor again. Councilman Toth asked the City Administrator to look into the legality of the ownership of the building, and also questioned Mr. McKinley as to how long his corporation has been in business. Mr. McKinley indicated that his corporation has been incorporated in Canada since 1973 and incorporated in the United States since 1978. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION BY THE CELT CORPORATION, INC., JOHN McKINLEY, PRESIDENT, ON THE CONDITION OF THE CANADIAN AUTHORITIES POSITIVE REPORT. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.