HomeMy WebLinkAbout#15 - Lakewood Tavern Liquor LicenseSTAFF REPORT
DATE: November 1, 2022
CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM: Approve On Sale and Sunday Liquor License Application for TLC Investments, Inc. DBA Lakewood Tavern
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 and 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 9936 Hudson Blvd, Suite 101, Lake Elmo, MN to be operated under the business name Lakewood Tavern. The establishment will be a full service restaurant with an anticipated seating capacity of 174 people and employing 65 (est.) people. There are plans for outdoor patio dining and bar as well. The applicant anticipates sales to be approximately 55% food and 45% beverages.
The appropriate fees have been paid for the background investigation and all required documentation has been provided. The business is anticipated to open in January and fees for the license would be collected at that time.
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 TLC Investments, Inc DBA Lakewood Tavern.”