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STAFF ORIGINATOR: MEETING DATE: TOPIC: AGENDA ITEM NO. 3E Ry -Chel Gaustad, CMC City Clerk - Treasurer May 22, 2000 Authorize New Liquor Club License for the American Legion Post 566 VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority BACKGROUND: Attached find an application for a Club Liquor License submitted by Bob Moser. As you may be aware, the old Police Department (7731 Lake Drive) was purchased on August 9, 1999, by the American Legion. Their plans are to complete the remodeling of this building and to be prepared for business effective July 1, 2000. However, prior to being open for business both a Cabaret and Club Liquor License are required. Investigator Matt Vana conducted a background criminal investigation on Robert Moser and Terrance Randall and found no problems (Please see attached memorandum). Also attached find a copy of the certificate for dram shop insurance. In accordance with the City Code, 701. Liquor Licensing. Section .02 Subd. 5 Club License the American Legion qualifies for a Club Liquor License. The Club License shall be issued only to incorporated clubs which have been in existence for fifteen years or more, or to congressionally charged chartered veterans' organizations which have been in existence for ten years, and shall permit on -sale of liquor to members and bona fide guests only. In keeping within the City Code guidelines, a condition of the license is that this license should not be granted to the American Legion for operation for which taxes, assessments or other financial claims of the city are delinquent and unpaid. This is not the case however, be aware that the SAC fee has been added to the American Legion tax roll & is in good standing. The applicant is fully aware license approval is subject to all the provisions and conditions of the laws of the city, state and of the federal government.