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Moe’s Report <br />Dec 14, 2009 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />Because of the violation of Minnesota Statutes 340A.415 regarding the sale of <br />unauthorized alcohol, the ongoing liquor tax delinquency and no apparent payments <br />toward the property tax delinquency, the City notified Mr. Moritko in writing that it would be <br />holding a hearing on December 14 to consider the possible suspension / revocation of the <br />Moe’s liquor license. <br /> <br />Mr. Moritko continued to assure staff that his intent to make good on his tax delinquencies <br />was true and that there had been multiple delays outside his control which postponed <br />receiving financing that would address said delinquencies. To verify these delays, a lender <br />working with Mr. Moritko contacted staff to explain the nature of the delays and the <br />anticipated date by which funding would be released. On December 8, staff was notified <br />that Moe’s had received its funding and that the state liquor tax delinquency had been paid. <br />(Staff verified this be checking the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s posting of tax <br />delinquencies, which noted that Moe’s was recently removed from the list and that alcohol <br />deliveries could resume. In addition, a payment was confirmed to have been sent to <br />Ramsey County to put toward the property tax delinquency. <br /> <br />Mr. Moritko understands that he needs to have paid $20,000 by January 11, 2010, to retain <br />his liquor license, and he indicates it is his intention to follow through with this requirement. <br /> <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />In light of the recent progress made toward satisfaction of the tax delinquencies associated <br />with Moe’s, Staff and the City Attorney recommend CANCELLING the public hearing that <br />had been scheduled to consider the possible suspension / revocation of the Moe’s liquor <br />license. If Mr. Moritko has NOT made the required payments toward the property tax <br />delinquency by January 11, 2010, a new public hearing would be scheduled to address the <br />status of his liquor license. <br /> <br />Should the Council have any questions regarding this issue, please do not hesitate to <br />contact me at your convenience. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br /> <br /> ____________________ <br />James Ericson <br />Clerk-Administrator