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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-06-03 PACKET 06.B.R�QUEST OF CITY COUtdCIL ACl`ION COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING ITEM # �1 DATE 6!3/98 ___� �J, PREPAFtED BY: Public Safety Jim Kirasey ORIGINA°�fivG C7EPARTNiENT SiAFF AUT°riO�C 4* R+ k f: ## rt* C## R 4 tr e*! rt+k e t# k rt e rt Y rt i Y< @ t R R%' 4! R rt W vF t:k # cau�vcoL ac REQUES Aufhorize issuance of an "Off Sale" Intoxicating Liquor License to Cherokee Liquors, Inc., D.B.A.Cotfage Grove Liquors, 8118 Hadfey Avenue South, upon compiiance with the following: 1. that the off-sale license be issued only upon surrender of the existing license issued fo David L. Wroistad; and 2. the newly issued license shall terminate upon the opening of the new G-Will Liquor establishments. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: � MEMO/LETTER: Ac4ing Director of Pubiic Safety James Kinsey, dated 5l28/98 City Clerk Caron Stransky, dated 5/29/98 ❑ RESO�UTION: ❑ ORDINANCE: ❑ ENGIIVEERING REGOMMENDATION: ❑ LEGAL RECONIP�AENDATION: ❑ OTHER: �� -. a- • - �f' � i City Adminisfrator Date �,��,�����....�..��.x��.��.< cau�ceL �acreo� TAK�N: ❑ �,pPROVE� ❑ oE�i�� ❑ oTr��R l ' � . • Date: 5/29/98 To: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator From: Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk RE: COTTAGE GROVE �IQUORS Cherokee Liquors, Inc., has entered into a purchase agreement with Dave L. Wroistad tor the purchase of the Off-Sale liquor business operated under the trade name Cottage Grove Liquors. The purchase agreement cails for the closing of the purchase and sale to occur on the morning of the first Monday immediately following the City's issuance of an Off Sale License to Cherokee Liquors, Ina Upon receipt of a liquor license, Cherokee Liquors, Inc., will operate the purchased business at the existing location untii the certificate of occupancy and off sale license is issued for the G-Will location (formerly Rainbow Foods). Cottage Grove Liquors will close when the new G-Will �iquor store opens. There will be no overiap of licenses. The Police Department has completed the necessary investigation of the applicant and purchase agreement. No facts were found to constitute a basis for denial of the application. Staff recommends the City Council hold the public hearing and authorize issuance of an "Off Sale° Intoxicating Liquor �icense to Cherokee Liquors, Inc., D.B.A. Cottage Grove Liquors, 8118 Hadiey Avenue South, upon the following conditions: 1. that the off sale license be issued upon surrender of the existing license issued to David L. Wrolstad; and 2. the newly issued license shall terminate upon the opening of the new G-Will Liquor establishment. CMS Attachments •-� � DATE: May 28, 1998 TO: City Administrator Rya� Schroeder FROM: Acting Director of Public Safety James E. Kinsey SUBJECT: LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION 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 Pursuant to City Ordinance, Mr. William C. Rademacher, dba Cherokee Liquors Inc., having purchased Cottage Grove Liquors, located at 8115 Belden Blvd., Cottage Grove, Minnesota, will continue operating under the name Cottage Grove Liquors, until the opening of the new operation G. Will Liquors, located at 8118 Hadley Avenue, has submitted an application for an "Off Sale" intoxicating liquor license. The Department of Public Safety is required to conduct a police investigation of the applicants. DISCUSSION The premises located at 8118 Hadley Avenue South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, is still under construction and has not been inspected. The recommendation to approve the proposed "Off Sale" intoxicating liquor license is conditional upon the issuance of an occupancy permit by the City. We have i�vestigated the applicants and have not found any facts which would constitute a basis for denial of an "Off Sale" intoxicating liquor 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 Cherokee Liquors, Inc. for an Off Sale �iquor License, with the understanding that Cherokee Liquors, Inc. dba/Cottage Grove Liquors will become void with the opening of the new operation G. Will Liquors located at 8118 Hadley cc: Liquor files