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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8A Artisan Coffee Bistro Liquor License O � PRip � � v � 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 `�INNES�� CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: JULY 22, 2013 AGENDA #: 8A PREPARED BY: JANET RINGBERG, ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST PRESENTED BY: FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER AGENDA ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN ON-SALE INTOXICAT- ING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ARTISAN COFFEE BISTRO DISCUSSION: I ntroduction The purpose of this agenda item is to conduct a public hearing to consider ap- proval of an on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor license for the Artisan Coffee Bistro, located at 16731 Highway 13 South. Historv On February 9, 2012, Nannette Zetzman and Ben Peters opened the Artisan Cof- fee Bistro in the South Lake Village Mall, located at 16731 Highway 13 South. The City Council approved an on-sale wine and on-sale 3.2 malt liquor license for them on June 4, 2012. They have recently expanded their business location and would like to begin offering a full bar to their guests. Current Circumstances Along with the request for an on-sale intoxicating liquor license, The Artisan Coffee Bistro is also seeking approval of an extension of their liquor license to include the space just to the north of their current licensed premise. The new space was pre- viously occupied by Quiznos. Liquor cannot be served or consumed in the outside seating area as it does not comply with the fencing requirements of the City's liq- uor ordinance. The owners have signage to alert their customers that liquor can only be consumed in the dining room. This license will be valid until June 30, 2014, at which time it will be subject to renewal along with all other liquor licenses issued in the City. Conclusion The Prior Lake Police Department has completed an investigation of this applicant to ensure that all requirements and issues concerning public safety and compli- ance have been met. ISSUES: All property taxes and monies owed to the City for 16731 Highway 13 South are current. FINANCIAL The Artisan Coffee Bistro has paid $4,000.00 which will cover the cost difference IMPACT: of a wine and 3.2 malt liquor license ($2,500.00 paid for license starting 7/1/13) and an on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor license ($6,500.00). ALTERNATIVES: 1. Unless new information is offered at the hearing, approve the on-sale intoxicat- ing and Sunday liquor license for the Artisan Coffee Bistro for the period July 22, 2013 to June 30, 2014. 2. Deny the license request. RECOMMENDED Alternative #1. MOTION: O � PRjp� ti � 4646 Dakota Street SE ` �INNES�� P Prior Lake, MN 55372 RESOLUTION 13-xxx A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE AND AN EXTENSION OF THE LICENSED PREMISE FOR THE ARTISAN COFFEE BISTRO Motion By: Second By: WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 340A authorizes the City to issue on and off sale liquor and 3.2 mait liquor license, Sunday licenses, antl club licenses; and WHEREAS, Prior Lake City Code sets forth the application process for such licenses; and WHEREAS, Artisan Coffee Bistro has submitted an on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor license application; and WHEREAS, Artisan Coffee Bistro has requested an extension of their liquor license to include the space just to the north of the current licensed space. This space was previously occupied by Quiznos; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to the Prior Lake City Code section 301.600, "no license shall be granted for operation on any premises on which taxes, assessments or other financial claims of the City are delinquent or unpaitl." NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA as follows: 1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein, 2. The liquor license for the premises of the Artisan Coffee Bistro are hereby approved for the period July 22, 2013, to June 30, 2014 and, 3. The licensed premise will include the addition to this business previously occupied by Quiznos. 4. All property taxes for the premises of the Artisan Coffee Bistro are paid and current in compliance with Prior Lake City Code 301.600. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 22nd DAY OFJULY 2013. YES NO Hedber Hedber Keene Keene McGuire McGuire Morton Morton Souku Souku Frank Boyles, City Manager