VII.1. Off-Sale Liquor License and Tobacco License Request – JW Ventures, LLC DBA Hopkins Liquor; Domeier (CR2015-119)
October 6, 2015 Council Report 2015-119
Off-Sale Liquor License and Tobacco License Request – JW Ventures LLC
DBA Hopkins Liquor
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to grant an off-sale liquor license and
tobacco license to JW Ventures, LLC DBA Hopkins Liquor.
Overview
In accordance with City Code section 1200.28, the City Council will consider and allow for public
comment on the application of JW Ventures LLC for an off-sale liquor license. JW Ventures LLC will be
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purchasing Hopkins Liquor at 712 11 Avenue South. The transaction closing date is tentatively set for
October 13. The liquor license will become effective upon the closing and expire on June 30, 2016. The
applicant also made application to obtain a tobacco license for the same premise and license term.
The Police Department reviewed the application for the off-sale liquor or tobacco license. The
background investigation on Jun Jian and Nicky Wang has been completed. The Police
Department recommends approval of the license as requested. Jun Jian will attend the meeting on
Tuesday night.
Upon City Council approval of the liquor license request, the State application will be sent to the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division, for
certification and approval. Because there is already an existing license for the premise, a State
inspection of the site is not necessary.
Supporting Information
The complete application is on file in the City Clerk’s office.
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $900.00 Budgeted: Y/N _N_ Source: ________________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): ________________________________
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Notes: $500 Investigation Fee; $200 Tobacco License Fee; and $200 Off-Sale License Fee