Approve On-Sale Brewer Taproom & Off-Sale Brewer Liquor License LTD Brewery (CR 2014-041)
April 15, 2014 Council Report 2014-041
Approve an On-Sale Brewer Taproom and
Off-Sale Brewer Liquor License
for LTD Brewing, LLC located at 715 Mainstreet
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Approve an On-Sale Brewer Taproom and
Off-Sale Brewer Liquor License for LTD Brewery, LLC located at 715 Mainstreet, Unit 5 for the
license term through June 30, 2014, contingent upon a successful background investigation and
submission of a certificate of liquor liability insurance.
Overview
The City received an application from LTD “Live the Dream” Brewing Company for an on-sale
brewer taproom and off-sale brewer malt liquor license. The brewery will be located at 715
Mainstreet, Unit #5. The owners of LTD are Mr. Blake Verdon and Mr. Jeremy Hale. They plan
to open this spring. The will be the first establishment for Mr. Verdon and Mr. Hale and the first
brewery for the City of Hopkins.
The Hopkins Police Department is in the process of completing the background investigation.
Primary Issues to Consider
• Zoning
• Location and Service
• Hours of Operation
• Definition/Requirements
• Process
• Financial Impact
Supporting Information
• Drawing of the premises
• The complete application is on file in the City Clerk’s office
Kris Luedke, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $1,300 Budgeted: Y/N _N_ Source: ________________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): ________________________________
Notes: ________________________________________________________
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Primary Issues to Consider
Zoning
LTD Brewing Company is located in the B-3 district and was granted a conditional use permit on
December 3, 2013. At that time, the site plan indicated approximately 2938 square feet for the
total brewery. 1200 square feet are to be used for production and brewery and 1700 square feet for
the taproom and lounge area. There is a planned patio area of approximately 1500 square feet in
the future.
Location and Service LTD “Live the Dream” Brewing Company will be located at the former Glenrose Floral site on 8th
and Mainstreet. The brewery will consist of approximately 75 seats and will eventually have an
outdoor patio. The brewing production area will be located in the back of the taproom, where
tours will be given regularly. The brewery will brew several different craft beers as well as sodas.
Hours of Operation City Code allows a taproom to be open the same days and hours as an on-sale liquor licensee. At
this time, the proposed hours of operation are:
• 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday
• 4 p.m. to midnight on Fridays
• Noon to midnight on Saturdays.
Definition/Requirements
The following is taken from the Hopkins City Code chapter 1200.
On-Sales Brewer Taproom License. A brewer who has a license from the Commissioner of Public
Safety to brew up to 3,500 barrels of malt liquor per year may be issued a license by the City for
on-sale of malt liquor subject to the following conditions: • The malt liquor sold on sale for consumption must be produced by the brewer on the
licensed premises. • No other beverages containing alcohol may be sold or consumed on the licensed premises. Off-Sale Brewer Malt License. A brewer who has a license from the Commissioner of Public
Safety to brew fewer than 3,500 barrels of malt liquor per year may be issued a license by the City
for off-sale of malt liquor subject to the following conditions: • The malt liquor sold off-sale must be produced and packaged on the licensed premises.
• The malt liquor sold off-sale shall be packaged in 64-ounce containers commonly known
as “growlers” or in 750 milliliter.
Process
If the Council approves the license, the State application will be sent to the Alcohol and Gambling
Enforcement Division. Because this is a new license, the Alcohol Enforcement Department will
inspect the establishment before the license is issued. A small brewer off-sale liquor license is
issued by the State.
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Financial Impact
The fee for this applicant includes $500 for the background investigation and $700.00 for the
annual license fee which will be prorated for this year.
Alternatives
1. Approve the application.
2. Continue the item for more discussion.
3. Deny the application.
Staff recommends alternative one, approve the application.