HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-06 PACKET 01.A.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
MEETING ITEM # /
DATE 1/6/2014 • .
PREPARED BY: City Clerk Caron Stransky
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Hold the public hearing and consider authorizing issuance of an on-sale wine liquor license
(with authorization to sell strong beer), and an on-sale 3.2% liquor license to Grove BBQ,
LLC/DBA Famous Dave's BBQ, 8479 East Point Douglas Road South.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Hold the public hearing and authorize issuance of the liquor licenses. The required hearing
notice has been published in the South Washington County Bulletin. During the required
background investigation, no facts were found that would constitute a basis for denial of the
application.
BUDGET IMPLICATION
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
BUDGETED AMOUNT ACTUAL AMOUNT
� MEMO/LETTER: Memo from Craig Woolery; Memo from Robin Roland.
❑ RESOLUTION:
❑ ORDINANCE:
❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION:
❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION:
❑ OTHER:
ADMINISTRATORS COMMENT:
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City of Cottage Grove
Public Safety
City Administrator Ryan Schroeder
Director of Public Safety Craig Woolery
December 30, 2013
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION
Memo
INTRODUCTION
All locations within the City of Cottage Grove that sell alcoholic beverages are required by
State Law and City Ordinance to be licensed.
BACKGROUND
Timothy and Patricia Buffham, on behalf of Grove BBQ, LLC., dba/Famous Dave's
BBQ, located at 8479 East Point Douglas Road, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, has submitted
an application for an "On Sale" 3.2 malt liquor and wine license. The Department of Public
Safety is required to conduct a police investigation of the applicants.
DISCUSSION
The application of Timothy and Patricia Buffham, on behalf of Grove BBQ, LLC.,
dba/Famous Dave's BBQ as submitted, is complete and in compliance with our ordinance.
We have investigated the applicants and have not found any facts which would constitute
a basis for denial of an "On Sale" 3.2 malt liquor and wine license, under the provisions of
the City Liquor Ordinance or Minnesota Statutes relating to alcoholic beverages.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend that the City Council approve the Liquor License application for Timothy and
Patricia Buffham, on behalf of Grove BBQ, LLC., dba/Famous Dave's BBQ.
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Mayor and City Council Members
Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator
Robin Roland, Finance Director
January 3, 2014
Review of Financial Information — Grove BBQ, LLC
At a meeting with Patricia Buffham on December 23, 2013, I reviewed two years of projected
financial statements and three years of tax returns provided by the applicants in conjunction
with the required background information for their liquor license application.
The financial information provided indicates a solid and viable business financial plan. A liquor
license should not be denied on financial grounds.