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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.eM Lakeville July 16, 2014 ALCOHOL LICENSE VIOLATION Proposed Action Item No. Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Approve Stipulation of Facts and Civil Sanction with Blazin Wings. Inc. for an alcohol license violation. Passage of this motion accepts the presumptive penalty pursuant to Lakeville City Code and waives the license holder's right to a public hearing. Overview Blazin Wings, Inc. was notified, in writing, of the alleged alcohol license violation that occurred on June 23, 2014 at Buffalo Wild Wings. In order to avoid a public evidentiary hearing before the City Council, the license holder may enter into a Stipulation of Facts and Civil Sanction. The Vice President of Blazin Wings, Inc. signed the Stipulation of Facts and paid the $500 civil sanction. By signing the Stipulation of Facts and Civil Sanction, the license holder waives its right to a public hearing. Primary Issues to Consider Blazin Wings is a Best Practices establishment. This is its first violation pursuant to City Code 3-1-14-4-C1. Supporting Information • Signed Stipulation of Facts and Civil Sanction f, Charlene Friedges, CityJjlerk Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N Source: Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): Notes: CITY OF LAKEVILLE DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA In Re: City of Lakeville Liquor Licensing Complaint Against: Buffalo Wild Wings 18425 Orchard Trail Lakeville, MN 55044 STIPULATION OF FACTS AND CIVIL SANCTION The undersigned hereby agree and stipulate as follows: 1. Blazin Wings Inc. is licensed under Lakeville City Code 3-1 to operate an on -sale and Sunday liquor establishment. 2. On June 23, 2014, an employee at Buffalo Wild Wings did serve liquor to a minor on the licensed premises in violation of Lakeville City Code 3-1-12-1(A). 3. Copies of the Lakeville Police Department reports regarding this incident are incorporated into this Stipulation by reference. 4. This constitutes Blazin Wings, Inc. first appearance before the City Council pursuant to Lakeville City Code 3-1-14-4. 5. Blazin Wings, Inc. shall pay a civil sanction of $500.00 by July 11, 2014, pursuant to Lakeville City Code 3-1-14-4-C.1. 6. Blazin Wings, Inc. waives its right to a hearing provided by Minnesota Statute 340A.415 and Lakeville City Code 3-1-14-3. 7. The civil sanction set forth in Section 5 is contingent upon the Lakeville City Council's approval. If the City Council rejects the sanction agreed to in this Stipulation in favor of a more severe sanction, Blazin Wings, Inc. has the absolute right to withdraw its waiver of hearing and to have a hearing before the City Council. DATED: June 25, 2014 DATED: (4A ref CITY OF LAKEVILLE BY: Charlene Friedges, ity Clerk BLAZIN WINGS, INC. BY: - )ok Title: Via, GZ pm i CP,4t