Robbinsdale Mayor Highlights New Italian Restaurant
CCX Cities took its weekly Mayor’s Minutes segment on the road again in downtown Robbinsdale, where Mayor Brad Sutton told Host Dave Kiser all about the new restaurant Risata Cucina.
“We’re so excited that they’ve shown up. The food is outstanding,” said Mayor Sutton. “The cocktail program is fantastic.”
The restaurant takes over for the former Nona Rosa restaurant, which closed more than a year ago.
“It adds a nice, nice component to this beautiful downtown that we’ve got,” said Sutton.
Separation Ordinance
The city in March passed its so-called separation ordinance.
“I was part of the reason it took as long as it did. Me and another council member. We had questions,” said Sutton. “It’s passed. We’re glad it’s passed. This does put into law what the city had already been practicing in policy, so, future leaders, future employees of the police department, they just kind of know the rules now, right?”
Legislative Priorities
Sutton said the city continues to work with its legislative delegation in St. Paul on issues including a possible entertainment district (similar to Anoka), and a local option sales tax.
“We hope to offset property taxes for residents for some of these projects that we’ve got to put together, like the public works building,” he said.
