Public Hearing- Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk
Title
Approve On-Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor on-sale Liquor Licenses for The Fun Lab, Inc. dba The Fun Lab Located at 10650 Baltimore Street NE, #300, Blaine, Minnesota
Executive Summary
Council is asked to approve the on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor on-sale licenses for The Fun Lab. These licenses will give the amusement center, located at 10650 Baltimore Street NE, #300, the ability to serve wine, 3.2 beer and strong beer.
Background
A public hearing is required prior for the approval for on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor on-sale licenses in the City of Blaine.
Andrew Walker, owner and James Webber, applicant/manager for The Fun Lab, have submitted applications for on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor on-sale licenses. The applicant included all required license fees, insurance forms, background forms and alcohol documents. The Police Department has concluded their background investigation and found no automatic disqualifiers. The Clerk’s Office will grant the on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor on-sale licenses upon receipt of the Anoka County Food License and completion of successful fire inspection and certificate of occupancy. The Fun Lab closed in September of 2020, forfeited their liquor licenses and is now re-opening with the new owner.
The liquor licenses, if approved, would be valid until June 30, 2022 and eligible for renewal July 1, 2022. 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 on Friday, May 21, 2021 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 wine and 3.2% malt liquor on-sale licenses, then by motion, approve issuance of on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor on-sale licenses for The Fun Lab, Inc. DBA The Fun Lab located at 10650 Baltimore Street NE, #300.
Attachment List
Public hearing notice