HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 November 10, 2015 Item No. ____
PUBLIC HEARING – KRG LLC
GREEN MILL RESTAURANT & BAR
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to grant an on-sale and Sunday
liquor license to KRG LLC, d.b.a. Green Mill Restaurant & Bar, 17733 Kenwood Trail.
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 KRG LLC for an on-sale and Sunday liquor license. KRG
LLC is the new owner of Green Mill Restaurant & Bar. The restaurant has indoor seating for 250
persons with an additional 25 seats on the outdoor patio. The patio is not located in the O-R or
C-CBD districts and is, therefore, not subject to the patio hour restrictions.
The Police Department reviewed the application for an on-sale and Sunday liquor license.
Background investigations were conducted on the owners, Alan and Tobin Korpi. Approval is
recommended. Alan and Tobin Korpi will attend Monday night’s public hearing.
Primary Issues to Consider
• The applicant meets all requirements for an on-sale and Sunday liquor license.
Supporting Information
• Investigative report by Lt. Jason Polinski
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $___N/A_________Budgeted: Y/N ____ Source: __________________
Community Values: Good Value for Public Services _____________________
KRG LLC (Green Mill Restaurant)
17733 Kenwood Trail Lakeville MN 55044
Investigative Summary
Lt. Jason Polinski
Background Investigation Process
All parties listed on the liquor license application as either an officer or a manager of the
business are required to complete a part II application, which includes personal
information and character references.
Several automated databases are used to do the criminal background checks on these
individuals. These databases include:
• Computerized Criminal History which shows all criminal contacts.
• CrimNet which shows any court related actions and whether the individual has
been detained in any correctional facility in Minnesota.
• Department of Vehicle Services which gives driver’s license status and potential
arrest warrant information.
• Lakeville Police Department In-House Records which shows any local
contacts.
• Experian Credit Reporting Database
• Personal References are contacted and questioned reference the length of time
they have known the applicant, as well as how they are acquainted. A
generalization of the applicant’s character, drinking habits and financial dealings,
as well as any knowledge of criminal history with the applicant.
Applicants Included in Investigation
Owner: Alan Korpi
Owner: Tobin Korpi
Summary of Findings to Date
Alan Korpi has applied for a liquor and Sunday liquor license for the business he is
purchasing, Green Mill Restaurant Bar and Grill. In his application material, Tobin N.
Korpi and Deerwood Bank are listed as financially interested parties.
Background checks were done on the applicant reference law enforcement contacts,
warrants, and criminal history. The following was discovered:
• Criminal History: None
• CrimNet: None
• DVS:
o Driver’s License – valid
o Warrants - none
• In-house records: None
• Experian Credit Report: OK
Owner: Tobin Korpi
• Criminal History: DUI
• CrimNet: None
• DVS:
o Driver’s License – Valid
o Warrants – None
• In-house records: None
• Experian Credit Report: OK
Conclusions:
The background investigation is complete.
The Lakeville Police Department has no reservations as to the approval for a liquor and
Sunday liquor license.