HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 December 22, 2015 Item No. ____
PUBLIC HEARING – MUY PIZZA MINNESOTA, LLC
ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2% MALT LIQUOR
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to grant an on-sale wine and 3.2%
malt liquor license to MUY Pizza Minnesota, LLC, d.b.a. Pizza Hut, 17305 Kenrick Avenue.
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 MUY Pizza Minnesota LLC for an on-sale wine and 3.2%
malt liquor license. MUY Pizza Minnesota plans to reopen the Pizza Hut restaurant at 17305
Kenrick Avenue. The restaurant has indoor seating for 90 persons.
Consistent with State Statute 340A.404, Lakeville ordinance allows the holder of an on-sale wine
license, whose gross receipts are at least 60% attributable to the sale of food, to sell strong beer at
on-sale without an additional license. No additional fee may be charged.
The Police Department reviewed the application and conducted background investigations on
the corporate officers/owners James Bodenstedt, Jimmy Mooney and Steve Adkins. Approval is
recommended. Elizabeth Lundin (Manager) and her District Manager, Nathan Besler will
attend the public hearing. Doug Prickett from the District Office will also be in attendance.
Primary Issues to Consider
• The applicant meets all requirements for an on-sale wine and 3.2% malt 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 _____________________
MUY Pizza Minnesota, LLC.
17305 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville MN 55044
Investigative Summary
Lt. Jason Polinski
Background Investigation Process
All parties listed on the liquor license application as either an officer or an owner 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: James Bodenstedt
Owner: Steven Adkins
Owner: Jimmy Mooney
Summary of Findings to Date
Mr. Bodenstedt has applied for wine and 3.2% malt liquor license for the business he is
opening, MUY Pizza Minnesota, LLC. In his application material, all four persons listed
above are listed as a financially interested party.
Background checks were done on the applicant’s reference law enforcement contacts,
warrants, and criminal history. The following was discovered:
James Bodenstedt:
• In house name research: Clear
• State and Federal Persons check: Clear
• Computerized criminal history: Clear
• ISS (BCA): Clear
Steven Adkins:
• In house name research: Clear
• State and Federal Persons check: Clear
• Computerized criminal history: Clear
• ISS (BCA): Clear
Jimmy Mooney:
• In house name research: Clear
• State and Federal Persons check: Clear
• Computerized criminal history: Clear
• ISS (BCA): Clear
Conclusions:
The background investigation is complete.
The Lakeville Police Department has no reservations as to the approval for a wine and
3.2% malt liquor license.