HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-012 Council Resolution CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO.22-12
APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A NEW ON-SALE WINE, SUNDAY
AND BEER LICENSES FOR MAMA MIA O1 LLC
D/B/A MAMA MIA MEXICAN GRILL
WHEREAS,the city has received an application for an on-sale wine, Sunday sales and
3.2 beer license from Maureen Johnson, owner of Mama Mia Mexican Grill, located at
7997 Lake Drive, Suite 110; and
WHEREAS,the Public Safety Department has conducted an investigation of the
applicants and found no reason to deny; 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, Sunday sales and beer license for Mama Mia
Mexican Grill. 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 Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 1 Oth day of January, 2022.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Ruhland and was duly seconded by Councilmember Cavegn and upon
vote being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof. Ruhland, Cavegn,
Stoesz,Rafferty
The following voted against same: None (Absent Lyden)
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ATTEST:
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AGENDA ITEM 1F
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Lisa Hogstad-Osterhues, Deputy Clerk
MEETING DATE: January 10,2022
TOPIC Consider Resolution 22-12,Approving
On-Sale Wine, Sunday Sales and 3.2 Beer Licenses
for Mama Mia Mexican Grill
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
Maureen Johnson of Mama Mia 01 LLC, d/b/a Mama Mia Mexican Grill located at 7997 Lake
Drive, Suite 110 is applying for an On-Sale Wine, Sunday Sales and 3.2 Beer liquor licenses.
This location has previously held the same licenses by Elwood's Bar&Restaurant.
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. The Lino Lakes Public Safety
Department has conducted a background on the current owner and found no reason to deny.
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,the application for an On-Sale Wine and Sunday Sales licenses will
be forwarded to the Minnesota Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Division for review. The
State of Minnesota is the licensing authority for wine and Sunday sales licenses; the City is the
licensing authority for the 3.2 beer license.
The applicant is aware that approval is subject to all the provisions, approvals, conditions and
waiting periods of the laws of the city, state and federal government.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the approval of the On-Sale Wine, Sunday Sales and 3.2 Beer License for
Mama Mia Mexican Grill.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 22-12