PUBLIC HEARING - Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk
Title
PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING AN OFF-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR NAPLES WINE AND SPIRITS, LLC LOCATED AT 3453 LAKE DRIVE NE, BLAINE, MINNESOTA
Background
A public hearing is required prior to the approval of an off-sale license in the City of Blaine. The applicant, Peter Jesh, owner of Naples Wine and Spirits, LLC, has submitted an off-sale intoxicating license application with all supporting documentation, liquor liability insurance, license fee of $200 and $500 background investigation fee for the responsible party, Jordan Gracey and himself. The Police Department is currently conducting a background investigation and the license is contingent upon a successful investigation.
City Code requires a one-mile radius between off-sale intoxicating licenses. Peter Jesh has purchased Blaine Liquor at this location from owner Chad Moe and has entered into an agreement to purchase Blaine Liquor, including inventory, and will assume ownership immediately upon license approval. Blaine Liquor will not be renewing their 2019-2020 off-sale liquor license.
Recommendation
Hold a public hearing to receive input regarding an Off-Sale Liquor license for Naples Wine and Spirits, LLC, 3453 Lake Drive NE, Blaine, Minnesota, then by motion, approve the issuance of an off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Naples Wine and Spirits, LLC, 3453 Lake Drive NE, Blaine, Minnesota, contingent upon a successful background investigation and Certificate of Occupancy.