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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 15-42
APPROVING ISSUANCE OF NEW ON -SALE WINE AND BEER LICENSE
FOR ELWOODS, 7997 LAKE DRIVE, SUITE 3
WHEREAS, the city has received an application for a wine and 3.2 beer license from
Clayton Gratz, owner of Elwoods at 7997 Lake Drive, Suite 3; and
WHEREAS, city staff has reviewed said application and upon approval of second
reading of Ordinance No. 02-15, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 700, to
allow issuance of more than one on -sale intoxicating liquor licenses per individual, Mr.
Gratz will be meet 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 Elwoods 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 22nd day of June, 2015.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council
Member
Kusterman and was duly seconded by Council Member Roeserand upon vote
being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Kusterman, Roeser, Rafferty, Stoesz, R
The following voted against same:
none
ATTEST:
Julianne Bartell, City Cl rk
Jeff Reine
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AGENDA ITEM 3B
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Lisa Hogstad-Osterhues, Deputy Clerk
MEETING DATE: June 22, 2015
TOPIC Consider Resolution 1 5-42, Approving
On -Sale Wine and 3.2 Beer License with
Sunday Sales for Elwoods
VOTE REQUIRED:
INTRODUCTION
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Elwood's is a new restaurant that will be opening at 7997 Lake Drive, Suite 3. The restaurant
owner is Clayton Gratz, who has applied for a license to serve wine and strong beer.
BACKGROUND
Mr. Gratz is the owner of Liquor Barrel and currently holds an off -sale liquor license.
Upon approval of the second reading of Ordinance No. 02-15, Amending the Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 700. to allow issuance of more than one on -sale intoxicating liquor licenses
per individual, (Additional license available to restaurants only). Mr. Gratz will be eligible to
hold the above licenses.
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 applicant.
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. Clayton Gratz'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 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 and 3.2 Beer License with Sunday Sales for
Elwoods.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 15-42