PUBLIC HEARING - Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk
Title
APPROVE ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR BRINKER RESTAURANT CORPORATION DBA CHILI’S GRILL & BAR, LOCATED AT 1430 109TH AVE NE, BLAINE, MINNESOTA
Background
A public hearing is required prior to the approval of On-Sale and Sunday liquor licenses in the City of Blaine.
Brinker Restaurant Corporation, LLC, will be purchasing Chili’s Grill & Bar from EJR Dining IV, LLC effective August 8, 2019, and has submitted an application for a new On-Sale and Sunday liquor licenses for the facility located at 1430 109th Avenue NE, Blaine, Minnesota. The applicant has submitted a completed license application, the license fee of $6,000, $200 Sunday license fee, $500 background fee, the required certificate of insurance for liquor liability and all required forms and documents have been received and are on file in our office.
The Police Department background investigation is currently in process for two owners and the operating manager. The license, if approved, would be valid until June 30, 2020 and eligible for renewal July 1, 2020. The license application is also being presented at this time for approval. As completion of the background and final approval will not be completed by August 8 a management agreement has been signed between the two parties ensuring compliance by the responsible party with regard to liquor liability insurance and adherence to City code.
All required information will be submitted to the State Liquor Control Department upon approval of the license by the Council.
Recommendation
Hold a public hearing to receive input regarding the On-Sale and Sunday liquor licenses then by motion approve the issuance of On-Sale and Sunday liquor licenses for Brinker Restaurant Corporation DBA Chili’s Grill & Bar, located at 1430 109th Avenue NE, Blaine, Minnesota, contingent upon completion of certificate of occupancy, fire inspection, background, and liquor liability insurance.