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Council Member Reinert introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
CITY OF LINO LAKES
COUNTY OF ANOKA
RESOLUTION NO. 09 -63
Ratifying the City's practice of investigating liquor license renewal
applicants
Whereas, consistent with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section
340A.412, the City conducts a preliminary background and financial investigation
of applicants for intoxicating liquor licenses; and
Whereas, Minnesota Statutes, Section 340A.412, subd. 2, allows cities to
conduct a background investigation on license renewal applicants if the city's
governing body deems it in the public interest; and
Whereas, the City has historically conducted background investigations on
license renewal applicants and the Council feels that such investigations have
been, and continue to be, appropriate and in the public's interest; and
Whereas, the City Council received a recommendation from the Lino Lakes
Police Department that the practice of conducting background investigations on
license renewal applicants is needed and is in the best interest of the City and its
residents.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino
Lakes:
That the appropriate city officials are hereby directed to continue
conducting a background investigation on all individuals applying for renewal of
an intoxicating liquor license in the City of Lino Lakes.
u is ne Bartell, • ity C erk
• Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 14th day of September, 2009.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Council Member Stoltz and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Reinert, Stoltz, O'Donnell, Gallup, Bergeson
The following voted against same: none
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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AGENDA ITEM 1B
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Julie Bartell, City Clerk
MEETING DATE: September 14, 2009
TOPIC: Resolution No. 09 -63, ratifying the City's practice
of investigating liquor license renewal applicants
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
BACKGROUND
The council received a report at the August work session regarding the city's process
for investigation of liquor license applicants. The city currently requires and charges
an established fee on initial applications and also on license renewal applications. The
city attorney advised that while state statute clearly requires an initial background
check, an investigation on renewal applicants is optional. It was recommended that
the city council pass a resolution explaining the rationale for the renewal investigations
and to amend the city code to remove "particular application" language.
A resolution ratifying the City's practice of investigating liquor license renewal
applicants is attached. The appropriate amendment to the liquor licensing section of
the city code will be included in the new code that will be considered by the council as
part of the current recodification project.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Resolution No. 09 -63, Ratifying the City's practice of investigating liquor
license renewal applicants