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Item No: 8A Meeting Date: March 8, 2021 MOUNDS VIEW Type of Business: CB Administrator Review: City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Public Hearing, Resolution 9403, Approving an Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Transfer for Aldo J. Olivas, 2345 County Road H2 Introduction: In accordance with Chapter 502 of the Mounds View City Code, a public hearing is required for all liquor license transfers. Vino & Stogies has been sold and the new owner has applied for an off - sale intoxicating liquor license transfer. Discussion: Aldo J. Olivas has purchased the property and business known as Vino & Stogies located at 2345 County Road H2. The closing took place on February 15, 2021 and has been closed for business since that date. The property will be operating as "Savilo Liquor Store". In addition, the applicants have indicated that they will not be selling cigarettes or tobacco so they are not applying for a tobacco license. Staff has conducted the following investigations and inspections: Mounds View Police Department: The Mounds View Police Department has issued a satisfactory background report for the applicant, Aldo J. Olivas. City Billing (Mounds View Finance Department/Ramsey County Property Taxes): The property is up to date on payment of all water/sewer bills. There are no other outstanding fees owed to the City. The Finance Department issued a satisfactory report. In addition, there are no outstanding property taxes for this property. Fire Inspection (SBM Fire Department): The last fire inspection conducted on the property was July 15, 2020. If Council desires that another inspection be conducted for fire compliance, please advise Staff and we will get that scheduled as soon as possible. All liquor licenses expire June 30, 2021. Please advise staff if you would like to extend this liquor license, if approved, to June 30, 2022 or if you will require him to renew in a few months. Mr. Olivas paid a $160 transfer fee and a $350 license check fee. The fee for a new/renewal off -sale liquor license is $260 and the fee for a "renewal" background check fee is $50. We have asked the applicant to attend the City Council meeting via Zoom. Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: Create and maintain a positive business climate where businesses want to locate and remain in Mounds View Financial Impact: None The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community