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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.g. Liquor License Amendment for the American Legion Operations OfficerCITY OF ROSEMOUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION City Council Meeting Date: APRIL 6, 2004 AGENDA ITEM: LIQUOR LICENSE AMENDMENT AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT PREPARED BY: LINDA JENTINK, CITY CLERK AG Iftff 6 G ATTACHMENTS: MEMO, LETTER, RESOLUTION APPROVED BY: RECOMMENDED ACTION: MOTION to approve an amendment to the American Legion Liquor License by approving A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 65 AND APPROVE THE OPERATING OFFICER, Matthew W. Huerta. ACTION: ISSUE: Approve a change of operating manager for the American Legion by amending the liquor license as required by ordinance. BACKGROUND The American Legion's operating manager resigned March 18, 2004. The Legion has recruited Matthew W. Huerta, a Rosemount resident, to fill the position. Mr. Huerta completed a supplementary personal information form for review and the police department conducted a criminal history investigation. Mr. Huerta now manages the Trail Liquors store on Hwy 3 in Inver Grove Heights (by the Trestle Stop) and has completed the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement training for underage access and compliance check training. A newspaper article in February had lead staff to believe there was no operating officer at the American Legion, so the attached letter was sent at that point. The resignation had not occurred at that time. The letter defines the ordinance requirements to the American Legion. The Legion has complied with the requirements of the ordinance. SUMMARY Staff recommends approval of this liquor license amendment. f CITY OF ROSEMOUNT DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2004 - A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 65 AND APPROVE THE OPERATING OFFICER WHEREAS, the American Legion has requested an amendment to their original liquor license in order to appoint anew operating officer; WHEREAS, an application has been submitted by Matthew W. Huerta for the position of operating officer; WHEREAS, City Staff has conducted a criminal history investigation and reviewed a supplementary personal information form completed by Matthew W. Huerta; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Rosemount supports the amendment to this liquor license and approves the operating officer as Matthew W. Huerta. ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 2004, by the City Council of the City of Rosemount. William H. Droste, Mayor ATTEST. Linda Jentink, City Clerk Motion by: Second by: Voted in favor: Voted against: Member absent: 2 CITY OF ROSEMOUNT MEMORANDUM DATE: March 30, 2004 TO: Linda Jentink, City Clerk FROM: Gary Kalstabakken, Chief of P SUBJECT: Liquor License Amendment - American Legion A review of criminal history and contact data for Matthew Warren Huerta has been conducted. There is no information contained in the data to prohibit Mr. Huerta from assuming the duties of liquor manager for the American Legion. CITY OF ROSEMOU NT Everything's Coming Up Rosemount!! February 25, 2004 Rosemount American Legion Post #65 Attn: Manager 14590 Burma Avenue Rosemount, Minnesota 55068 CITY HALL 2875 — 145th Street West Rosemount, MN 55068 -4997 Phone: 651- 423.4411 Hearing Impaired 651- 423.6219 Fax: 651- 423 -5203 RE: Liquor License Manager Dear Sirs: It has come to the City's attention that you no longer have an operating manager for the Rosemount American Legion. According to the City Code, you are required to have a manager. The applicable Code provisions are as follows: 3 -1 -6C Manager Required: No license shall be granted to a corporation that does not have an operating officer who is eligible pursuant to the provision of this chapter. 3 -1 -9E The designation of a new operating officer shall not cause the corporation's license to become invalid before a decision is rendered by the city council, provided proper notice and application are made pursuant to subsection D of this section. A proposed new operating officer shall be referred to as the interim operating officer. In the event an interim officer is rejected by the city council, the corporation shall designate another interim operating officer and make the required application pursuant to section 3 -1 -3 -1 of this chapter within 15 calendar days of the council's decision. In any event, a corporation shall be limited to two successive interim operating officers. 3 -1 -9D Corporations holding licenses shall submit written notice to the clerk of any change in operating officers at least 30 days prior to the effective date of such change. The written notice shall designate the new operating officer and shall contain all of the information about said person as is required of a single applicant in section 3 -1 -3 -1 of this chapter. The Rosemount American Legion Operating Manager ' February 20, 2004' Page 2 new operating officers shall be subject to the investigation required by subsection 3 -1 -5A of this chapter. Investigation fees shall be as determined by the city council pursuant to subsection 3 -14F of this chapter. 3 -14F Investizaton Fees: L New $1,500 deposit, minimum charge of $350 2. Change in ownership $ cost of investigation 3. Amend premise $500 6. Change of operating officer fee for investigation established by resolution. $ 130 One of the primary concerns underlying the City Code is that license holders employ a manager who is knowledgeable about the State of Minnesota liquor regulations, the City of Rosemount's liquor requirements and how to manage the controlled substance and those who use it. Please contact me as soon as possible for discussion on this issue. If you have selected a new operating manager, please have him/her complete the enclosed application. The fee for this amendment to your liquor license and investigation is $130. This will also require City Council approval as an amendment to your liquor license; however it does not require a public hearing. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, G� Linda Jentink, Rosemount City Clerk 651 -322 -2003 cc: City Administrator Verbrugge Police Chief Kalstabakken Mayor Droste and City Council)( City Attorney LeFevere