HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-080 Sassy's Inc, dba Memories on Main Liquor License Renewal 4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 11 - 080
A RESOLUTION APPROV ING A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SASSY'S INC., DB A, MEMORIES
ON MAIN SUBJECT TO C ONDITIONS
Whereas
, Sassy's Inc., dba, Memories on Main ("Memories on Main") reopened under new
management and a new license holder on or about March, 2011; and
Whereas
, Patrons at Memories on Main have been involved in several fights on or adjacent
to the premises ; and
Whereas
, Memories on Main management have had a policy to not call the Prior Lake
Police Department when there is such a disturbance; and
Whereas
, The license holder requested to be absolved from all responsibility for the liquor
license; and
Whereas
, The liquor license was transferred from Jessica Farnsworth to Eldon Marier
on June 6, 2011; and
Whereas
, Eldon Marier advised the Council that he has not, nor did he intend to, have any
day to day responsibility for the operation of Memories on Main; and
Whereas
, Shelby Armit wi ll operate and manage Memories on Main but does not want to
be the license holder.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Council makes the following findings:
a. Shelby Armit did not provide a convincing rationale to explain why she does not want to
be the license holder.
b. Eldon Marier and Shelby Armit did not provide a clear explanation regarding their
respective ownership interests in Memories on Main.
c. Memories on Main has had a policy to not call the Prior Lake Police Department when
there a re disturbances on the premise.
d. It is poor judgment to instruct employees to not call upon the Prior Lake Police
Department when the situation warrants.
e. Memories on Main should work cooperatively with the Prior Lake Police Department to
implement practices and policies to control disruptive behavior on the premises.
f. Memories on Main should work with the Police Department to assure Shelby Armit and
Eldon M arier are aware of all City Code provisions, not just th ose in the Section 704,
Liquor Control, pertaini ng to a business in Prior Lake.
2. The City Council approves the renewal of the on - sale intoxicating liquor license and Sunday
on - sale liquor license for Sassy’s Inc. dba Memories on Main subject to the following conditions:
a. Shelby Armit, as manager a nd Eldon Marier, as liquor license holder (collectively
"operators") shall meet periodically with Prior Lake Police Chief Bill O'Rourke, to review
and discuss the operation and management policies at Memories on Main.
b. Operator shall work to address, correc t, and improve on any deficiencies identified by
Chief O'Rourke.
c. Operators shall work with Chief O'Rourke as requested.
d. Operators shall comply with all City Code provisions relating to a business in Prior Lake.
3. Failure to comply with any of the c onditions set forth in Number 2 above shall be subject to a
fine, license suspension and/or revocation.
No Yes
Myser X Myser
Erickson X Erickson
Hedberg X Hedberg
Keeney X Keeney
Soukup X Soukup
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Frank Boyles, City Manager
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