HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08November 9. 2010
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPLICATION OF NORTHERN TIER RETAIL LLC
FOR OFF -SALE 3.2% MALT LIQUOR LICENSES
Proposed Action
Staff recommends the following motion: Move to grant an off -sale 3.2% malt liquor
license to Northern Tier Retail LLC, d.b.a. SuperAmerica #4337, SuperAmerica #4490
and SuperAmerica #4528, effective December 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
Overview
Item No.
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 Northern Tier Retail LLC for off -sale 3.2% malt
liquor licenses at three SuperAmerica locations in Lakeville. The ownership change
from Speedway SuperAmerica LLC to Northern Tier Retail LLC will become effective
December 1, 2010. The applicant has submitted the required certificates of liquor
liability insurance.
Mayor Dahl will open the public hearing and ask the City Clerk to attest that notice of
the hearing was duly published in the City's legal newspaper. Chief Vonhof will present
the Police Department's report on the liquor license application. Mayor Dahl will then
open the hearing to questions and comments. Peggy L. Perryman, Attorney with
Faegre & Benson, will be present on behalf of the applicant to answer any questions
that the Council members or public may have.
Primary Issues to Consider
Will there be any change in daily operations, management or business practices at any
of the three stores as a result of the new licenses? No change is anticipated.
Supporting Information
Investigative S mmary by Sergeant John Kornmann
Charlene Friedges, City [t-rk
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
Northern Tier Retail LLC
d/b /a Super America
16161 Cedar Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 -7213
16180 Kenrick Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044 -5420
21070 Glade Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044 -7428
Investigative Summary
Sgt. John Kornmann
Applicant: Northern Tier Retail LLC
License Applied For: 3.2% Malt Liquor: Off Sale
Date: October 28, 2010
Background Investigation Process
All parties listed on the 3.2% malt liquor license application as either an officer or a
manager of the business are required to complete a part 11 application, which includes
personal information and character references.
On October 28, 2010, I was assigned to the liquor license background check for Northern
Tier Retail LLC, D /B /A Super America. The following automated databases were
checked to conduct this background; DVS, MNCIS, in -house records. criminal history
files. As theses businesses have been in operation in the City of Lakeville for a long
period of time and no changes in business practices are anticipated, interviews were not
conducted as a part of this process. The application reports there will be no change in
management so no application information was required of store managers.
Persons Checked
Butler, Rex Eric, Company President
Criminal History
The party listed above was clear as checked for this application purpose
Narrative:
Northern Tier LLC will operate 166 stores across the United States. The operation and
business practices of the Lakeville stores have not changed. Due the change in
ownership, this background is required by ordinance.
The Lakeville Police Department found no reasons for denial of a Liquor License.