Public Hearing- Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk
Title
Approve On-Sale and Sunday Intoxicating Liquor Licenses for El Norte Mexican Bar & Grill LLC dba El Norte Mexican Bar &Grill, 3453 Lake Drive NE, Suite 100
Executive Summary
Council is asked to approve the on-sale and Sunday intoxicating liquor licenses for El Norte Mexican Bar & Grill LLC dba El Norte Mexican Bar &Grill, 3453 Lake Drive, NE, Suite 100 to allow the ability to serve intoxicating spirits, beer and wine.
Background
A public hearing is required prior to the approval for on-sale and Sunday intoxicating liquor licenses in the city.
Dorisela Dedumer, applicant, has submitted the on-sale and Sunday intoxicating liquor application for El Norte Mexican Bar & Grill LLC dba El Norte Mexican Bar &Grill. The applicant included the required license fees, forms and documents. Issuance of licenses are contingent upon receipt of an updated certificate of insurance, certificate of occupancy and successful background investigation.
The background investigation is currently in progress for the applicant and on-site responsible party. The on-sale and Sunday liquor licenses, if approved, would be valid until June 30, 2023 and eligible for renewal July 1, 2023. All required information will be submitted to the state’s alcohol and gambling enforcement division upon approval of the licenses by the council.
Strategic Plan Relationship
This license approval relates to both financial sustainability and growth management priorities in the strategic plan by attracting new businesses to the city.
Board/Commission Review
N/A
Financial Impact
Liquor license fees, adopted annually by city council, provides sufficient funding for review and issuance of the licenses as well as compliance checks and any other necessary license monitoring/enforcement.
Public Outreach/Input
Notice of public hearing was published in Blaine/Spring Lake Park/Columbia Heights/Fridley Life and on the city’s website as required by city code. No feedback was received by the Clerk’s Office.
Staff Recommendation
Hold a public hearing to receive input regarding the on-sale and Sunday liquor licenses, then by motion, approve issuance of on-sale and Sunday intoxicating liquor licenses for El Norte Mexican Bar & Grill LLC dba El Norte Mexican Bar &Grill.
Attachment List
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