HomeMy WebLinkAbout7A Artisan Bistro and Bar Liquor License Report4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2017
AGENDA #: 7A
PREPARED BY: JANET RINGBERG, ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
PRESENTED BY: FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER
AGENDA ITEM:
DISCUSSION:
ISSUES:
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION
APPROVING AN ON-SALE INTOXICAT-ING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR RED
HEAD WHITE HAT LLC dba ARTISAN BIS-TRO & BAR
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 Red Head White Hat LLC dba
Artisan Bistro & Bar, located at 16731 Highway 13 South Suite 104.
History
In 2012 Artisan Coffee Bistro opened at 16731 Highway 13 South Suite 104. At
that time, they were granted an on-sale wine and beer license. In 2013 they
changed their liquor license from on-sale wine and beer to a full on-sale intoxicat-
ing liquor license.
Current Circumstances
The Artisan Coffee Bistro is being sold to Red Head White Hat LLC dba Artisan
Bistro & Bar. Liquor licenses cannot be transferred from one licensee to another,
therefore Artisan Bistro & Bar is seeking approval of an on-sale intoxicating liquor
license. They are also applying for a Sunday on-sale license which will allow them
to sell liquor on Sundays. Artisan Bistro & Bar will be leasing their business space.
They will not be applying for a 2 AM liquor license with the state as they plan on
closing before 2 AM each day. This license would be valid from March 1, 2017 to
June 30, 2017, at which time it would be subject to renewal along with all other liq-
uor 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.
All taxes and water bills for 16731 Highway 13 South and the Artisan Coffee
Bistro are current.
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It has been the city’s practice to conduct a public hearing for initial license issu-
ance but not for renewals. Therefor the city council should conduct a public hear-
ing to determine if substantial 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:
Red Head White Hat LLC dba Artisan Bistro & Bar has paid the $500.00 investiga-
tion fee, the $200.00 On-Sale Sunday License fee, and the prorated On-Sale In-
toxicating License fee of $2,400.00.
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 Red Head White Hat LLC dba Artisan Bistro & Bat for the pe-
riod March 1, 2017 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 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 17-___
A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR RED HEAD WHITE HAT LLC dba ARTISAN BISTRO & BAR
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, Red Head White Hat LLC dba Artisan Bistro & Bar has submitted an on-sale
intoxicating liquor license application, and
WHEREAS, Red Head White Hat LLC dba Artisan Bistro & Bar is leasing the premises of
16731 Highway 13 South, and
WHEREAS,
an on-sale intoxicating liquor license previously existed on the premises but
has terminated due to the license holder ceasing operations
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 Red Head White Hat LLC dba Artisan Bistro & Bar,
16731 Highway 13 South is hereby approved for the period March 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017
and,
3. All property taxes for the premises of the 16731 Highway 13 South are paid and current in
compliance with Prior Lake City Code 301.600.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 27th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2017.
VOTE Briggs McGuire Thompson Braid Burkart
Aye ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
______________________________
Frank Boyles, City Manager