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CITY COUNCIL MARCH 25, 1996 CONSIDERATION OF AN OFF -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR STEVE JOSEPH ARHIP, JR. FOR SIMONSON'S GARAGE, 7860 LAKE DRIVE Mrs. Anderson explained that Mr. Arhip has applied for an off -sale liquor license for the Simonson's Garage building at 7860 Lake Drive. The property at this location is zoned Central Business and an off -sale liquor establishment is a permitted -use in this zoning district. Mr. Arhip does have a lease agreement with the owners of the property. Enclosed with the application for the license was a floor plan for the off -sale business. There is adequate customer parking for this business. A background investigation has been completed by the Lino Lakes Police Department. A copy of the report is on file and will not be made public because of the Data Privacy restrictions. Dram Shop insurance and worker's compensation insurance certificates have also been received. If the City Council approves the off -sale liquor license, the application and insurance information will be forwarded to the Minnesota Liquor Control Commission for their review and approval. Mr. Arhip has indicated that he would like to open his business June 1, 1996. Another provision of the Liquor License chapter of the Lino Lakes City Code requires that a public hearing be held prior to any action by the City Council. Mrs. Anderson asked the City Council to set the public hearing for April 8, 1996, 6:30 P.M. Council Member Neal asked if the City has required a public hearing for any other liquor establishment. Mrs. Anderson explained that the City has not had a request for a liquor license for any new sites for many years. The City has received applications from new owners such as in the case of Miller's on Main and the 49 Club. However, these are established liquor businesses. Council Member Kuether asked what is the square footage of the proposed liquor establishment. Mr. Arhip explained that it is approximately 2,000 square feet. There was discussion regarding holding a public hearing whenever the City Council is requested to approve a new liquor license or whenever the City Council is requested to renew any liquor license. Mr. Hawkins advised the City Council that public hearings should be held in both instances. Council Member Kuether asked Mr. Hawkins to review this portion of the City Code. He will prepare language to amend the current license. Mr. Arhip noted that Lino Lakes Spirits opened several years ago and a public hearing was not required for them. It was explained that although that license may have been PAGE 24