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Date: Item No.
PUBLIC HEARING SAWA JAPAN LAKEVILLE, INC.
ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to grant an on-sale and Sunday
liquor license to Sawa Japan Lakeville, Inc.
Overview
Sawa Japan Lakeville, Inc. (applicant Lin Xiong Li) has applied for an on-sale and Sunday liquor
license at Sawa Japan Steakhouse & Sushi, 18453 Orchard Trail. The applicant plans to take over
the restaurant and liquor license currently held by Zheng Zhong Qin, Sawa Japan MN, Inc. The
restaurant has indoor seating for 90 guests.
Primary Issues to Consider
• The applicant meets all Minnesota Statute and Lakeville ordinance requirements for the
licenses requested.
Supporting Information
• Investigative Summary for Sawa Japan Lakeville, Inc.
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y☐ N☐ Source:
Related Documents: (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Envision Lakeville Community Values: Good Value for Public Services
Report Completed by: Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
June 6, 2016
Sawa Japan Lakeville, Inc.
d/b/a Sawa Japan Steakhouse & Sushi
19453 Orchard Trail, Lakeville, MN. 55044
Investigative Summary for Lakeville City Council
Lt. Jason Polinski
Applicant: Lin Xiong Li
License Applied For: Liquor, Sunday Liquor
Date: May 19, 2016
Background Investigation Process
The person listed on the Liquor On-Sale, Sunday Liquor On-Sale, has an interest in the
company that exceeds 5%. The person listed above has also completed the required
personal information application for a liquor license.
On May 19, 2016, I was assigned to the liquor license background investigation of the
Sawa Japan Lakeville, Inc. The following automated databases were checked to conduct
this background; DVS, MNCIS, in-house records, and criminal history files.
Conclusion
The background investigation is complete.
Based on State Statute and Lakeville City Code, the applicant meets the qualifications for
the requested Liquor Licenses listed above.