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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7C Kwik Trip Liquor License Report 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: JANUARY 11, 2016 AGENDA #: 7C PREPARED BY: JANET RINGBERG, ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST PRESENTED BY: FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER AGENDA ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR KWIK TRIP INC. DISCUSSION: Introduction The purpose of this agenda item is to conduct a public hearing to consider ap- proval of an off-sale 3.2 malt liquor license for Kwik Trip Inc., located at 16751 Fish Point Road SE. History Kwik Trip Inc. is currently constructing a new gas station and convenience store at 16751 Fish Point Road SE. They are planning to open for business on January 28, 2016. Current Circumstances Kwik Trip Inc. is seeking approval of an off-sale 3.2 malt liquor license in order to sell 3.2 beer at their new store. This license will be valid from January 26, 2016, to June 30, 2016 at which time it will be considered for renewal along with all other liquor licenses in the City. Kwik trip Inc. has also applied for a cigarette license which will be considered for approval on a separate agenda report. 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 16751 Fish Point Road SE are current. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Kwik Trip Inc. has paid the $100.00 off-sale 3.2 malt liquor annual license fee and the $500.00 investigation fee. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Conduct the public hearing and if no additional pertinent information is forthcoming, approve the off-sale 3.2 malt liquor license for Kwik Trip Inc. for the period January 11, 2016, to June 30, 2016. 2. Deny the license request if additional information justifies such action in the opinion of the city council. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Alternative #1. http://splash/teams/am/October 4 2010/01 11 2016/Kwik Trip Liquor License Resolution.docx 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 RESOLUTION 16-xxx A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR KWIK TRIP INC. Motion By: Second By: WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 340A authorizes the City to issue on and off sale liquor and 3.2 malt liquor license, Sunday licenses, and club licenses, and WHEREAS, Prior Lake City Code sets forth the application process for such licenses, and WHEREAS, Kwik Trip Inc. has submitted an off-sale 3.2 malt liquor license application, 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 unpaid.” NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA as follows: 1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated he rein, 2. Following a public hearing, the liquor license for the premises of Kwik Trip Inc., 16751 Fish Point Road SE is hereby approved for the period January 11, 2016, to June 30, 2016 and, 3. All property taxes for the premises of the 16751 Fish Point Road SE are paid and current in compliance with Prior Lake City Code 301.600. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th DAY OF JANUARY 2016. VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson Aye ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ______________________________ Frank Boyles, City Manager