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AGENDA ITEM 3A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Lisa Hogstad -Osterhues, Deputy Clerk MEETING DATE: February 24 , 201 4 TOPIC Consider Resolution 1 4 -20 , Approving On -Sale Wine and 3.2 Beer License with Sunday Sales for Hometown Pizza VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 INTRODUCTION Hometown Pizza is a new restaurant that will be opening in the Spirit Hills Mall at 6511 Ware Road the first week of March. The restaurant owner, Mr. Anthony Pounds, has applied for a license to serve wine and strong beer. BACKGROUND The application submitted to the City is complete, the related fees have been requested and insurance information has been provided to the City as required. In addition, the Lino Lakes Police Department has conducted the required background investigation on the applicant and, based on a review of the city attorney, is not recommending denial of the license. In accordance with the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances, Section 701 relating to Liquor Licensing, this application requires approval by the City Council. T he code also requires that opportunity shall be given to any person to be heard for or against the granting of the license. The council may then, in its discretion, grant or refuse the application. If local approval is granted, Mr. Pounds application fo r a wine license will be forwarded to the Minnesota Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Division for review. The State of Minnesota is the licensing authority for wine and liquor licenses; the City can grant beer licenses. The applicant is aware that appr oval is subject to all the provisions and conditions of the laws of the city, state and federal government. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the approval of the On -Sale Wine and 3.2 Beer License with Sunday Sales for Hometown Pizza ATTACHMENTS Resoluti on No . 1 4 -20