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Date: Item No.
PUBLIC HEARING
ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE
LIONHEART, LLC
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to grant an on-sale and Sunday
liquor license to Lionheart, LLC d.b.a. Alibi.
Overview
Lionheart, LLC has applied for an on-sale and Sunday liquor license at Alibi, located in the
former Heavy Metal Grill in downtown Lakeville. Alibi will be a vintage industrial inspired
casual bar and restaurant. The interior has seating for approximately 80 patrons, and the
outdoor patio seats 40.
The Police Department conducted a background investigation on the applicants, Lisa Zarza and
Ricardo Baldazo. Ms. Zarza and Mr. Baldazo will be present at Tuesday’s Council meeting to
introduce themselves and answer any questions the Council may have.
Primary Issues to Consider
• Do the applicants meet all requirements for the licenses requested?
• The applicants meet all City and State requirements for an on-sale and Sunday liquor
license.
Supporting Information
• Investigative Summary for Lionheart, LLC
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y☐ N☐ Source:
Related Documents: (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Envision Lakeville Community Values: Good Value for Public Services
Report Completed by: Char Friedges, City Clerk
January 16, 2018
Lionheart LLC
DBA Alibi
20851 Holyoke Avenue Lakeville, MN
Investigative Summary for Lakeville City Council
Lt. Jim Puncochar
Applicants: Lisa Zarza, Ricardo Baldazo
License Applied For: Liquor On-Sale and Sunday Liquor On-Sale
Date: December 21, 2017
Background Investigation Process
On December 20, 2017, I was assigned to the liquor license background investigation of
the Lionheart LLC, DBA Alibi.
The above person(s) were listed on the Liquor On-Sale and Sunday Liquor On-Sale
application and completed the required personal information application for a liquor
license.
The following automated databases were checked to conduct this background; DVS,
MNCIS, in -house records, and criminal history files.
Ricardo Baldazo has convictions for the following charges:
• 2008 Misd. DUI
• 2007 Misd. DUI
• 2003 Misd. DUI
Conclusion
The background investigation is complete.
Based on State Statute and Lakeville City Code, the applicants meet the qualifications for
the requested Liquor Licenses listed above.