Public Hearing - Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk
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Approve Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor and Tobacco and Tobacco Products Licenses for Kwik Trip, Inc DBA Kwik Trip #1136, 10880 Austin Street NE, Blaine MN
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Executive Summary
Council is asked to approve the off-sale 3.2 malt liquor and tobacco and tobacco products licenses. These licenses will allow the applicant to sell 3.2 malt liquor and tobacco and tobacco related products.
Background
A public hearing is required prior to the approval of an off-sale 3.2 malt liquor license in the City of Blaine.
Kwik Trip, Inc has submitted an application for both an off-sale 3.2 malt liquor license and a tobacco and tobacco products license for Kwik Trip located at 10880 Austin Street NE. The applicant has met the licensing requirements by submitting all necessary forms and paying associated fees for both applications. Kwik Trip currently holds an off-sale 3.2 malt liquor and a tobacco license at each of their five other locations in Blaine.
The Blaine Police Department is in the process of conducting background checks; issuance of the licenses are contingent upon successful backgrounds and the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the Building Inspections Department. If approved, the off-sale 3.2 malt liquor license will be effective through June 30, 2022. The tobacco license will be effective through December 31, 2022.
Strategic Plan Relationship
This item relates to the Growth Management strategic priority in the 2020-2023 strategic plan by providing additional opportunities for businesses to thrive while ensuring safe practices are employed.
Board/Commission Review
N/A
Financial Impact
License fees, adopted annually by the City Council, provide sufficient funding for review and issuance of the licenses as well as compliance check and any other necessary license monitoring/enforcement.
Public Outreach/Input
Notice of public hearing was published in the Blaine/Spring Lake Park/Columbia Heights/Fridley Life and on the City’s Website on Friday, January 7, 2022 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 off-sale 3.2 malt liquor license and then by motion, approve issuance of the off-sale 3.2 malt liquor license and the tobacco and tobacco products license for Kwik Trip, Inc DBA Kwik Trip located at 10880 Austin Street NE.
Attachment List
Public Hearing Notice