PUBLIC HEARING - Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk
Title
APPROVE ON-SALE AND SUNDAY INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES FOR UNGSON, INC DBA UMI SUSHI & HIBACHI, LOCATED AT 10340 BALTIMORE STREET NE
Background
Mike Son and Sean Ung, owners of UMI Sushi & Hibachi, have submitted an application for an on-sale and Sunday intoxicating liquor licenses for the facility located at 10340 Baltimore Street NE, formerly Kintaro Sushi & Hibachi. The applicants have submitted a completed application, license fee of $6,000, $500 background fee, certificate of insurance for liquor liability and all required forms and documents. UMI has been operating under a management agreement with the current liquor license holder during the application process. Upon approval, Kintaro’s liquor licenses will be inactived and the Minnesota Department of Alcohol and Gambling will be notified.
The Police Department background investigation was completed on Mr. Son and Mr. Ung and no automatic disqualifiers were identified. The licenses, if approved, would be valid until June 30, 2020 and eligible for renewal July 1, 2020. All required information will be submitted to the State upon approval of the license by the Council.
Recommendation
As required by City Code, Council is asked to hold a public hearing to receive input regarding the On-Sale and Sunday liquor licenses for Ungson, Inc. DBA UMI Sushi & Hibachi located at 10340 Baltimore Street NE, then, by motion, approve issuance of the requested licenses.