HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07July 28, 2014 0 Item No.
PUBLIC HEARING
NORTHERN TIER RETAIL, LLC
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to grant an off -sale 3.2% malt liquor
license to Northern Tier Retail, LLC, d/b/a SuperAmerica #5006, subiect to the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy.
Overview
In accordance with Title 3-1-6-2 of the Lakeville City Code, the City Council will conduct a
public hearing on the application of Northern Tier Retail, LLC for an off -sale 3.2% malt liquor
license at the new SuperAmerica store, located at 20920 Keokuk Avenue.
The Police Department reviewed the application of Northern Tier Retail, which currently has
three stores in the City of Lakeville. All three stores have an off -sale 3.2% malt liquor license.
Regional Manager, Andy Tesch, will be present at Monday night's Council meeting.
The SuperAmerica store is currently under construction. The applicant estimates a September
15th opening date. Approval of this license should be contingent upon the issuance of a certificate
of occupancy by the Building Inspections Department.
Primary Issues to Consider
Does the applicant meet the requirements for an off -sale 3.2% malt liquor license?
The applicant meets all State and City requirements for the licenses requested.
Supporting Information
• Investigative report by Lt. Jason Polinski
Charlene Friedges, City Cler
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
Northern Tier Retail LLC
d/b/a Super America #5006
20920 Keokuk Avenue, Lakeville MN 55044
Investigative Summary
Lt. Jason Polinski
Applicant: Northern Tier Retail LLC
License Applied For: 3.2% Malt Liquor: Off Sale
Date: July 15, 2014
Background Investigation Process
All parties listed on the 3.2% malt liquor license application as either an owner, partner,
officer or director are required to complete a part II application, which includes personal
information and character references.
On July 15, 2014, I was assigned to the liquor license background check for Northern
Tier Retail LLC, D/B/A Super America. The following automated databases were
checked to conduct this background; DVS, MNCIS, in-house records, criminal history
files. As theses businesses have been in operation in the City of Lakeville for a long
period of time and no changes in business practices are anticipated, interviews were not
conducted as a part of this process.
Persons Checked
Jack Alfred Helmick, President
Melissa Marie Buhrig, Vice President
Criminal History
The parties listed above were clear as checked for this application purpose.
Narrative
Northern Tier LLC operates hundreds stores across the United States. The operation and
business practices of the Lakeville stores have not changed. This is a new operation,
currently being constructed with new ownership; therefore, this background is required
by ordinance.
The Lakeville Police Department recommends approval of an off -sale 3.2% malt liquor
license.