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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-117 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 14-117 APPROVING ISSUANCE OF NEW ON -SALE WINE AND BEER LICENSE FOR TASTY ASIA, 717 APOLLO DRIVE, SUITE 140 WHEREAS, the city has received an application for a wine and 3.2 beer license from Diana and Chakib Benzakour, owners of Tasty Asia at 717 Apollo Drive, Suite 140; and WHEREAS, city staff has reviewed said application and determined that the request meets the requirements of the City Code and Minnesota State Statutes for the type of licenses requested; and WHEREAS, the Police Department of the City of Lino Lakes has conducted an investigation of the applicants, and; WHEREAS, the applicant has provided proof of insurance as required and paid the necessary fees; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes hereby approves a new on -sale wine and beer license for Tasty Asia subject to all the fees, provisions and conditions of the laws of the city, state and federal government and the applicant will comply with all said laws. Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 13th day of October 2014. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member Roeser and was duly seconded by Council Member Kusterru upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Roeser, Kusterman , Rafferty, Stoesz, Reinert The following voted against same: none ATTEST: nne Bartell, City C erk Jeff Reinert, / a o STAFF ORIGINATOR: MEETING DATE: TOPIC VOTE REQUIRED: INTRODUCTION AGENDA ITEM 3A Lisa Hogstad-Osterhues, Deputy Clerk October 13, 2014 Consider Resolution 14-117, Approving On -Sale Wine and 3.2 Beer License with Sunday Sales for Tasty Asia 3/5 Tasty Asia is a new restaurant that will be opening at 717 Apollo Drive, Suite 140 the first week of November. The restaurant owners, Diana and Chakib Benzakour, have applied for a license to serve wine and strong beer. BACKGROUND The application submitted to the City is complete, the related fees have been paid 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 applicants. In accordance with the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances, Section 701 relating to Liquor Licensing, this application requires approval by the City Council. The 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. and Mrs. Benzakour's application for 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 approval 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 Tasty Asia. ATTACHMENTS Resolution No. 14-117