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STAFF REPORT
DATE: 3-4-25
CONSENT
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: City Clerk Julie Johnson
AGENDA ITEM: Approve On Sale and Sunday Liquor License Application for Oishi
Sushi, Inc.
REVIEWED BY:
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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 DETAILS/ANALYSIS: The City has received an application for a new liquor license for a
new restaurant at 9931 Hudson Blvd, Suite 120, Lake Elmo, MN to be operated under the business name
Oishi Sushi. The establishment will be a full service restaurant with an anticipated seating capacity of 70
people and employing 10 (est.) people.
The appropriate fees have been paid for the background investigation and all required documentation has
been provided. The business is anticipated to open this month.
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 the Consent Agenda:
“Motion to approve On Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Oishi Sushi, Inc.”