VII.1. On-Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor License Request – Aji Inc. DBA Aji Japanese Restaurant; Domeier (CR2015-135)
November 2, 2015 Council Report 2015-135
On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor License Request – Aji Inc.
DBA Aji Japanese Restaurant
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to grant On-Sale Wine and 3.2%
Malt Liquor License to Aji Inc. DBA Aji Japanese Restaurant.
Overview
In accordance with City Code section 1200.28, the City Council will consider and allow for public
comment on the application Aji Inc. for an On-Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor License. Aji Inc.
will be leasing the former Aji Restaurant space at 712 Mainstreet. The liquor licenses will become
effective upon approval from the State and will expire on June 30, 2016.
Per Section 1200.07 of the Hopkins City Code, Aji Inc. may sell wine not exceeding 24 percent
alcohol by volume and is authorized to sell “strong beer” for consumption only on the licensed
premise.
The Police Department reviewed the application for the liquor license request. The background
investigation on Xui Juan Lin, sole owner of the business, has been completed. The Police
Department recommends approval of the license as requested. Ms. Lin 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 has already been 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: $1,900.00 Budgeted: Y/N _N_ Source: ________________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): ________________________________
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Notes:
$500 Investigation Fee; $800 Wine License Fee; and $600 3.2% Malt Liquor License._