HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.h. Resolution and Consent Order Imposing Civil Penalty on Sky Ventures, LLC, D/B/A/ Pizza HutAGENDA ITEM: Resolution and Consent Order Imposing
Civil Penalty on Sky Ventures, LLC,
D /B /A Pizza Hut
AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
PREPARED BY: Gary Kalstabakken, Chief of Poi'
GENDA NO.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution and Consent Order
APPROVED BY: DAJ
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve a resolution and consent order imposing
civil penalty on Sky Ventures, LLC, D /B /A Pizza Hut for a violation of the City's liquor
license regulations.
4 ROSEMOUNT
CITY COUNCIL
City Council Meeting: February 1, 2011
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
Compliance checks utilizing a cooperating underage purchaser were conducted on December 15, 2010 at
each of the City's licensed liquor establishments. The purchaser entered the Pizza Hut and was sold an
alcohol beverage by an employee of Pizza Hut. This is a criminal violation by the employee and a
violation of the City's ordinance regarding liquor licensees. This is the first violation for sale to an under
age person that has occurred at the establishment.
ISSUE
The sale of an alcoholic beverage to an underage person is a violation of City Code 3 -1: Liquor
Regulations. Following the illegal sale, police staff discussed the violation with the manager and a
corporate representative of the establishment. In addition, the expectations and requirements of the City
Code were reviewed and the policies and procedures of the business related to proper identification of
persons purchasing alcohol were discussed.
The owner of Pizza Hut has agreed to the terms of the attached Resolution and Consent Order imposing a
$500 civil penalty on the license holder for this violation. This penalty amount is consistent with the
amount imposed for similar violations in prior years.
City Attorney Charlie LeFevere drafted the document.
RECOMMENDATION
Council is asked to approve the Resolution and Consent Order.
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AND CONSENT ORDER IMPOSING A CIVIL
PENALTY ON SKY VENTURES, LLC.,
D /B /A PIZZA HUT
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount (the "City has issued a license for the sale of
alcoholic beverages to Sky Ventures, LLC, d/b /a Pizza Hut (the "Licensee and
WHEREAS, an illegal activity has occurred on the licensed premises of the Licensee,
specifically, service of an alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of 21 by an employee of
Licensee on December 15, 2010, in violation of Minnesota Statutes Section 340A.503 (the
"Violation and
WHEREAS, the occurrence of the Violation is not disputed by the Licensee; and
WHEREAS, the City Council regards such activities as very serious matters warranting
the sanctions hereinafter set forth; and
WHEREAS, the Licensee has, to date, maintained an establishment that has been
relatively free of criminal activity relating directly to the sale of alcohol; and
WHEREAS, the Licensee has been generally cooperative in the investigation of this
matter, has demonstrated a willingness and desire to work with City staff in resolving this matter
without putting the City to the expense of an administrative hearing, has expressed an
understanding of the seriousness of the offense, and has committed to ensuring that such an
offense does not reoccur; and
WHEREAS, Licensee has worked with staff to identify personnel policies and training,
operational practices, and other means intended to minimize or eliminate such violations in the
future and to assure a more safe, responsible and lawful liquor operation, which have been set
forth in written policies and procedures adopted by Licensee, a copy of which is attached hereto
as Attachment One, and hereby made a part hereof (hereinafter the "Policies and Procedures
and
WHEREAS, Licensee has represented, and by execution of a copy of this consent order
agreed, that it will faithfully and fully comply with all of the Policies and Procedures set forth in
Attachment One; and
WHEREAS, on the basis of such representation and agreement by Licensee and
assuming continuing compliance therewith, the City is willing to limit sanctions for the Violation
to a civil penalty in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500); and
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WHEREAS, were it not for such representation and agreement of continuing compliance
with the Policies and Procedures by Licensee, the City would not be willing to so limit sanctions
and is doing so solely on the basis of such representation and agreements of Licensee and on the
basis of the agreement by Licensee that the matter of the sanctions to be imposed for the
Violations may be reopened and reconsidered, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 340A.415,
in the event Licensee fails to comply fully with all of the Policies and Procedures at any time
during the three (3) year period following the date of this Resolution, all as hereinafter provided;
and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that this Consent Order, resolving issues
relating to sanctions to be imposed by reason of the above described violations is reasonable,
necessary and in the best interests of the public; and
WHEREAS, the Licensee has freely agreed to waive a statement of written charges and a
hearing thereon and to pay the civil penalty hereinafter described, for the consideration set forth
herein. The Licensee acknowledges and agrees that it freely executed this agreement, without
threat of criminal prosecution, for the purpose of avoiding a public hearing and resolving issues
relating to sanctions to be imposed by the City as the licensing authority, pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes Section 340A.415.
ON THE BASIS OF THE FOREGOING, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL ORDERS AND AGREES AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Licensee will pay to the City Finance Director, within ten days of receipt of
written notification of approval of this Consent Order by the City Council, the sum of Five
Hundred Dollars ($500).
2. Licensee waives a written statement of charges, notice of hearing and hearing to
which it is entitled by Minnesota Statute Section 340A.415.
3. The undersigned admits the occurrence of the Violation.
4. The City will impose, as the sole civil sanction for the Violations, a civil penalty
in the amount of $500 payable as set forth in paragraph 1 hereof. This agreement shall not limit
the right of the City to pursue civil remedies or to take any action with respect to the license
which is authorized by state law or City Code for any activity to which this agreement does not
specifically apply and which is a violation of state law or City Code.
5. Except as provided in paragraph 6, in the event of future violations of state law or
City Code by Licensee, no additional penalty shall be imposed for unlawful activity covered by
this agreement. However, admissions of unlawful activity described herein may be taken into
consideration in determining appropriate sanctions in any future cases.
6. In the event the City Council determines that Licensee has failed to comply fully
with the Policies and Procedures at any time during the three -year period following the date of
this Resolution, Licensee agrees that the City may revoke or suspend the Licensee's license or
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impose civil penalties for the Violations pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 340A.415,
provided the total penalty including the penalty agreed to pursuant to paragraph 1 hereof shall
not exceed amounts authorized by law.
2011.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
7. Licensee understands and agrees:
a. That this agreement does not constitute an agreement not to bring criminal
charges for activities described herein;
b. That a decision whether to bring any charges rests within the discretion of
the City prosecuting attorney, the County attorney, or other authorized law enforcement
agencies;
c. That the Licensee freely enters into this agreement without any promises
from the City that no criminal charges will be brought;
d. That this agreement is entered into for the sole purpose of resolving and
settling any potential civil sanctions imposed pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section
340A.415, and not for the purpose of resolving or settling any potential criminal issues;
and
e. That in the event criminal charges are brought against the undersigned, the
Licensee or any of its employees for activities des bed herein, Licensee will not contest
the validity of this agreement, repudiate, or otherwise challenge this agreement in any
way, by reason of the initiation or prosecution of such criminal proceedings.
By Order of the City Council of the City of Rosemount this day of
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SKY VENTURES, LLC
d/b/a PIZZA EflJT
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ATTACHMENT ONE
Policies and Procedures
Following the illegal sale Pizza Hut suspended all sales of alcohol until a team meeting
with all employees could be held.
All employees were recertified in alcohol training. Recertification was completed of all
employees by January 8, 2011.
Training included the accepted documentation for proof of age and what to look for on
identification to validate and verify age and authenticity.
Implemented a procedure to require on -duty manager approval for all alcohol sales.
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