HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-076 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 18-76
Finding Violations of the City Code and Imposing Penalties Against
Don Julio's Mexican Restaurant
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Department of Lino Lakes conducted a compliance check on
November 21, 2017 in which one liquor violation occurred. On February 18, 2018 there were
two additional liquor violations by two separate employees; and
WHEREAS, it is alleged that Don Julio's Mexican Restaurant violated the Lino Lakes Code of
Ordinances, Section 702, by selling alcohol to a person underage; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Lino Lakes conducted a violation hearing on June 11, 2018, at
6:00 p.m. and reached a finding that violations did occur; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed a Best Practices Grid that includes
recommendations for civil penalties; and
WHEREAS, the recommended penalty under the Best Practices Grid is as follows:
1. $2,000 civil penalty and 10 day suspension to sell intoxicating liquor
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes
hereby adopts this Resolution No. 18-76 finding that a violation of the City Code has occurred
and imposing a penalty against Don Julio's Mexican Restaurant of a $2,000 fine and 10 day
suspension to sell intoxicating liquor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any suspension imposed by this resolution shall be
effective as of the opening of the business (Don Julio's Mexican Restaurant) on June 18, 2018
and remain in effect until the close of the business on June 27, 2018.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any monetary civil penalty imposed by this resolution
shall be due in full by 4:30 p.m. on June 25, 2018.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 11th day of June, 2018.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
Manthey and was duly seconded by Council Member Maher and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Manthey, Maher, Rafferty, Stoesz, Re
The following voted against same:
none
Jeff Reinert,
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 3D
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Lisa Hogstad-Osterhues, Deputy City Clerk
MEETING DATE: June 11, 2018
TOPIC: Liquor Compliance Violation
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
BACKGROUND
The City Council held a hearing on June 11, 2018 commencing at 6:00 p.m. to review the
Public Safety Department's report and recommendations relative to three liquor/beer code
compliance violations.
The following establishment was found to have violated the City Liquor Code and penalties
were considered based on the City's adopted Best Practices Grid:
Don Julios Mexican Restaurant
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the results of the hearing, staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 18-76
that provides for a finding of violations and imposes civil penalties.