HomeMy WebLinkAbout7A Lakers Tavern and Pizza Liquor License Report
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 24, 2016
AGENDA #: 7A
PREPARED BY: JANET RINGBERG, ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
PRESENTED BY: FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER
AGENDA ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROV-
ING AN ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LAKERS TAVERN
& PIZZA
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to conduct a public hearing to consider ap-
proval of an on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Lakers Tavern & Pizza, located
at 15750 Highway 13 South.
History
The Cove Inc. has held an on-sale wine and beer liquor license for 15750 Highway
13 South since 2009. They have closed and Lakers Tavern & Pizza will be open-
ing in their place.
Current Circumstances
Lakers Tavern & Pizza will begin operating in the building currently leased and li-
censed by The Cove Inc. Liquor licenses cannot be transferred from one licensee
to another, therefore Lakers Tavern & Pizza is seeking approval of an on-sale in-
toxicating liquor license. They are also applying for a Sunday on-sale license
which will allow them to sell liquor on Sundays. Lakers Tavern & Pizza will also be
leasing, not owning, the building. At this time, they are not applying for a 2 AM liq-
uor license with the state as they plan on closing before 2 AM each day.
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 15750 Highway 13 South are
current nor do there appear to be other reasons set forth in Minnesota Statutes
340A or in the Prior Lake City Code which would preclude issuance of a license.
It has been the city’s practice to conduct a public hearing for initial license issu-
ance but not for renewals. Therefore the city council should conduct a public hear-
ing to determine if substantive information is offered which would be germane to
this topic. Once the hearing is conducted, the city council could take action it
deems appropriate.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
Lakers Tavern & Pizza has paid the $500.00 investigation fee, the $200.00 On-
Sale Sunday License fee, and the prorated On-Sale Intoxicating License fee of
$4,725.00
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ALTERNATIVES: 1. Conduct the public hearing and if no new information is offered, approve
the resolution issuing an on-sale intoxicating liquor license, including Sun-
day sales for Lakers Tavern & Pizza for the period October 24, 2016 to
June 30, 2017 as proposed or with conditions.
2. Take no action and direct the staff to obtain additional information relative
to the license issuance or denial.
3. Direct the staff to prepare a resolution with findings of fact denying the
license request.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative #1.
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 16-XXX
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE AND
SUNDAY LICENSE FOR LAKERS TAVERN & PIZZA
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 investigation and approval
process for such licenses, and
WHEREAS, Lakers Tavern & Pizza has submitted an on-sale intoxicating 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 herein,
2.The liquor license for the premises of Lakers Tavern & Pizza, 15750 Highway 13 South is
hereby approved for the period October 24, 2016, to June 30, 2017 and,
3.All property taxes for the premises of the 15750 Highway 13 South are paid and current in
compliance with Prior Lake City Code 301.600.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 24th DAY OF OCTOBER 2016
VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson
Aye ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Absent ☐☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Abstain ☐☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
______________________________
Frank Boyles, City Manager