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June 2, 2010 Item No.4 I�A
RECEIVE APPLICATION OF SAWA JAPAN MN INC.
D.B.A. SAWA JAPAN STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI
FOR AN ON -SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Receive application of Sawa Japan
MN Inc. for an on -sale and Sunday liquor license, and call a public hearing to be held
on June 21, 2010.
Overview
An application has been submitted for an on -sale and Sunday liquor license for a new
70 -seat restaurant known as Sawa Japan Steakhouse and Sushi, to be located in the
TimberCrest Development at 18453 Orchard Trail.
The Police Department has reviewed the application and completed background
investigations on the applicant, Zhong Qin Zheng. Mr. Zheng is listed as the sole owner
of the business. A public hearing is scheduled for the June 21St City Council meeting.
Primary Issues to Consider
City Code 3-1-6-2 requires that upon receipt of the written report and recommendation
by the Police Department, the Council shall instruct the Clerk to cause to be published
in the official newspaper, 10 days in advance, a notice of hearing to be held by the
Council.
Supporting Information
License application.
Report and recommendation by the Police Department.
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
Sawa Japan MN Inc.
D/B/A Sawa Japan Steakhouse and Sushi
18453 Orchard Trail, Lakeville, MN 55044
Investigative Work Product
Applicant:
License Applied For:
Date:
Sgt. John Kornmann
Zhong Qin Zheng
Liquor On -Sale
May 19, 2010
Background Investigation Process
The responsible person listed on the On -Sale Liquor license application was either an
officer or a manager of the business and are required to complete a part II application,
which includes personal information and character references.
On April 29, 2010, I was assigned to the liquor license background check of Zhong Qin
Zheng. The following automated databases were checked to conduct this background;
DVS, MNCIS, in-house records, criminal history files, and Crimnet. Personal references
listed were contacted and Mr. Zheng was interviewed as a part of the investigation.
Criminal History
State ID Number: None
FBI Number: None
Highest Conviction Level: MN
N/A
FBI Results:
None
Driver's License History
02/23/2008
Failure to Signal Turn, Hennepin County
08/12/2005
Reinstated
7/13/2005
suspended for 4 violations in 12 months
12/28/2004
Cited Failure to Signal Turn
08/11/2004
Cited, Speed, Hennepin County
06/23/2004
Cited, Speed, Hennepin County
05/29/2004
Cited, Improper Lane Change, Dakota County
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Police Department Contacts:
None Excluding Traffic
Military Service
None Disclosed
Education:
No disclosure of education was requested of the applicant.
Professional Status:
No requirements for professional status are required for this license application.
Employment History
Eddie Cheng, 720 W. 78`x' Street, Richfield, MN 2003-2005
Osaka, Bloomington, MN Present
City Attorney Advice
Not consulted as a result of this investigation.
Conclusion
The Lakeville Police Department has no reservations as to the approval of this Liquor
On -Sale Liquor License application.
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