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Item HAW Staff Report <br />January 8, 2024 <br />Page 2 <br />Tobacco compliance checks were recently conducted by the Mounds View Police <br />Department for all businesses with a cigarette/tobacco license. Merwin passed inspection. <br />There was also an alcohol compliance check on December 27, 2023 and Merwin Liquors <br />failed. The employee was cited for distributing alcohol to a minor. <br />Both licenses will expire December 31, 2024. <br />The applicant, Rassel Zahid, along with the current owner, Tommy Cohen, will be present <br />at the meeting to answer any questions the Council may have. <br />Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: <br />Create and maintain a positive business climate where businesses want to locate and <br />remain in Mounds View <br />Financial Impact: None <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends opening the public hearing for comment. Staff also recommends <br />approving Resolution 9855, approving an off -sale intoxicating liquor license transfer, <br />pending proof of adequate liquor liability insurance. Staff also recommends approval of <br />Resolution 9856, approving a cigarette/tobacco license, for Rassel Zahid, Merwin Liquors, <br />2577 Mounds View Blvd. <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />Nyle Zikmund <br />City Administrator <br />