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LIQUOR VIOLATIONS HEARING • STAFF ORIGINATOR: Captain Kent Strege HEARING DATE: September 10, 2007 TOPIC: Liquor Compliance Checks & Violations • Liquor License Hearing - Background / Recommendation On May 29, 2007 representatives of the Lino Lakes Police Department completed liquor license compliance checks on all licensed establishments in Lino Lakes that were open at the time. Two establishments failed the check, J &K Liquor as well as Bobby & Steve's Utilizing the Best Practices Grid, the May 29th violation would be the second one in a 12 month period for J &K Liquor (previous violation 6/23/2006) and thus would have a $1,000 civil penalty as well as a 5 day suspension of their license which is recommended to be stayed. On June 21st, 2007 Officers of the Lino Lakes Police Department found several patrons still inside Miller's on Main after hours in violation of the liquor ordinance This is the first violation for this establishment in the last 12 month period. In accordance with the Best Practices Grid a $500 civil penalty is recommended. The violation by Bobby & Steve's during this compliance check is their first violation and the Best Practices Grid would institute a $500 civil penalty. Past practice has been that the first historical violation of a liquor license be handled by providing training to their employees. RECOMMENDATION In summary the police department recommends that the following penalties be imposed as defined in the grid: J &K Liquor $1,000 additional civil penalty as well as a five day license suspension (stayed) for the second violation. Miller's on Main $500 civil penalty Bobby & Steve's Employee training ATTACHMENT Best Practices Grid Section 701.10 of the City Code