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HomeMy WebLinkAbout#09 - Liquor License ApplicationSTAFF REPORT DATE: September 3, 2019 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM: Approve On Sale and Sunday Liquor License Application for Lambert, Inc. DBA No Neck Tony’s at 11127 Stillwater Blvd. N. TO: Mayor and City Council SUBMITTED BY: Julie Johnson, City Clerk BACKGROUND: According to State Statute and City Code, applications for new Liquor Licenses must be approved by the City Council. All renewals are contingent upon a background investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department and review by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement. ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Should Council approve the requested license application? PROPOSAL: The City has received an application for a new liquor license for the restaurant under construction at 11127 Stillwater Blvd. (formerly Lake Elmo Oil) to be operated under the business name No Neck Tony’s. The establishment will be a full service restaurant with an anticipated seating capacity of 85 people and employing 14 people. There are plans for outdoor patio dining as well if space allows. The applicant anticipates sales to be approximately 50% food and 50% beverages. The appropriate fees have been paid and all required documentation has been provided. FISCAL IMPACT: $1,700 in fees for On Sale and Sunday licenses and $350 for the background investigation. OPTIONS: 1) Approve license 2) Deny license RECOMMENDATION: If removed from Consent Agenda: “Motion to approve On Sale and Sunday liquor license for Lambert, Inc/DBA No Neck Tony’s.”