HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07June 24, 2011
Proposed Action
Overview
Primary Issues to Consider
Supporting Information
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
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Item No.
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPLICATION OF FIN, LLC
FOR AN ON -SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE
Staff recommends the following motion: Motion to grant an on -sale and Sunday liquor
license to FIN, LLC, located at 7704 -160` Street West.
Passage of this motion will allow the sale of alcohol seven days a week at a restaurant
to be called FIN.
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 FIN, LLC for an on -sale and Sunday liquor license
at a restaurant located at 7704 — 160 Street W. (formerly Ronin Cafe). The restaurant
will be called FIN and will feature casual Asian cuisine, including sushi and noodles.
The bar will feature local beers, wines and sake, with limited cocktail items.
Mayor Bellows 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 Bellows will
then open the hearing to questions and comments. The applicant, Wei M. Wang, will
introduce himself and answer any questions the Council members or public may have.
Does the applicant meet the requirements of Title 3, Chapter 1, of the Lakeville City
Code for an on -sale and Sunday liquor license?
• Investigative Summary by Sergeant John Kornmann
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Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
Applicant: Wei Ming Wang
License Applied For: Liquor On -Sale and Sunday Sales
Date: June 21, 2011
Background Investigation Process
The responsible person listed on the On -Sale Liquor license application is either an
officer or a manager of the business and is required to complete a part II application,
which includes personal infoiniation and character references.
On June 15, 2011, I was assigned to the liquor license background check of Wei Ming
Wang. The following automated databases were checked to conduct this background;
DVS, MNCIS, in -house records, criminal history files, and Crimnet. I contacted personal
references listed.
Criminal History
None
Driver's License History
No violations
Police Department Contacts
None
Financial
None noted
BACKGROUND: FIN, LLC
d/b /a FIN
7704 160` Street W.
Investigative Summary
Sgt. John Kornmann
Professional Status
No requirements for professional status are required for this license application.
City Attorney Advice
Not consulted as a result of this investigation.
Conclusion
This is a continuance of an existing business in the City of Lakeville. Lakeville Police
Department has no reservations as to the approval of this On -Sale Liquor License.
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OPERATING HRS
11:30 -9:00 On weekdays (Sun -Thur)
1130.10 :00 On weekends(Fri &Sat)
Closed on Monday
PLANS FOR FIN LLC
Concept: Casual Asian cuisine, including sushi and noodles. Mainly featuring fast noodle dishes for
lunch and more laid back sushi and happy hour menu items for dinner.
Bar will feature mainly local beers , wines, and sake. it will also feature limited cocktail items.
Dining room will seat 40 -45 seats
As of now, there are no drinking bar area.