VII.1. Resolution Approving an On-Sale Intoxicating and On-Sale Sunday Liquor Licenses for the Caterers LLC dba The Caterers; Domeier (CR2017-094)
July 31, 2017 Council Report 2017-094
Resolution Approving an On-Sale Intoxicating and On-Sale Sunday Liquor Licenses
for The Caterers LLC dba The Caterers
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to grant an On-Sale Intoxicating and
On-Sale Sunday Liquor Licenses to The Caterers LLC dba The Caterers by adopting Resolution
2017-050 a Resolution Approving an On-Sale Intoxicating and On-Sale Sunday Liquor Licenses
to The Caterers LLC dba The Caterers.
Overview
In accordance with City Code section 1200.28, the City Council will consider and allow for public
comment on the application from The Caterers LLC (The Caterers) for On-Sale Intoxicating and
On-Sale Sunday Liquor Licenses. The Caterers will be located in the former KFC building at
1728 Mainstreet. The liquor licenses will become effective upon all conditions being met in
Resolution 2017-050 and will expire on June 30, 2018.
The Police Department reviewed the application for the liquor license request and conducted a
background investigation. The Police Department has no reservations in approving the licenses
based upon the results of the investigation. As a liquor license holder, The Caterers
representatives will be required to attend liquor control training and will be subject to alcohol
compliance checks.
Upon City Council approval of the liquor license request, the State applications will be sent to the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division, for
certification. The City’s building official and fire marshal will conduct final inspections before the
City Clerk will issue the liquor licenses.
Supporting Information
Resolution 2017-050
The Caterer’s Event Space Business Plan
The complete application is on file in the City Clerk’s office.
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Financial Impact: ________ Budgeted: Y/N _N_ Source: ________________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): ________________________________
Notes:
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2017-050
APPROVING AN ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND ON-SALE SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES TO THE CATERERS LLC DBA THE CATERERS
WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to City Code Section 1200.28, allowed public
comment on July 31, 2017, with respect to the issuance of an On-Sale Intoxicating and On-Sale
Sunday Liquor Licenses for The Caterers LLC dba The Caterers, for its restaurant located at
1728 Mainstreet, Hopkins; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the application as it is on file with the City
Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the Hopkins Police Department has reviewed the application as it is on file
with the City Clerk and has no reservations about the licensers being issued.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT NOW RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Hopkins as follows:
1. To grant and approve On-Sale Intoxicating and On-Sale Sunday Liquor Licenses to
The Caterers LLC dba The Caterers for the premise located at 1728 Mainstreet.
2. These licenses are conditioned on the applicant’s ongoing compliance with its business
plans that are on file with the City Clerk, including its ongoing operation as a
restaurant, as that terms is defined in Minnesota Statute section 340A.101, and are
further subject to the following:
A. All terms and conditions of the City Code Chapter 1200 Sale, Consumption
and Display of Alcoholic Beverages and Minnesota Statute 340A.
B. Final inspection by the City Building Official.
C. Final inspection by the City Fire Marshal.
3. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute said license.
4. This license shall expire at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2018.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 31 day of July, 2017.
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Molly Cummings, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Event Space Business Plan
1728 Mainstreet, Hopkins
1728 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343 • goodfood@thecaterersmn.com • 612.404-1160
The Caterers business plan is based on a diversified food service model including restaurant,
special events, and catering operations located at our 1728 Mainstreet facility in Hopkins. We
foresee this quaint location as a unique addition to the Hopkin’s social scene offering
conventional walk-in restaurant service, pop-up restaurant model where walk-in business is also
welcome, event space for small-scale gatherings, celebrations, corporate meetings, and other
special events/occasions. Our commissary kitchen is equipped to cater to off-site events of up to
a maximum of 200 guests, or host up to 32 guests at our on-site restaurant. Meals will be
regularly prepared in our on-site kitchen from scratch and served to seated guests.
Initially, we intend to be open twice per week with regular hours to the general public. For this
restaurant offering, no advance reservations would be needed. For instance, we would begin with
offering Sunday brunch coupled with a Bloody Mary bar, and on Tuesdays would feature nightly
drink specials coupled with a simple menu of revolving Happy Hour motifs such as Taco
Tuesdays or build your own burger night. These two days per week will be published on our
website, social media, and on signage at our location. The public will be able to see all our
offerings including open restaurant times and theme nights and choose when to come.
The Pop-up restaurant concept has become popular in the last few years, and we are excited to
implement it as an integral part of our business model. It is a modern twist to the classic supper
club concept. For instance, our chef creates a preset menu paired with wine or another spirit
selection, which we then promote and presell at Eventbrite.com, and on our website,
thecaterersmn.com. These events will also be posted on signage at our location. The goal is to
reserve as many of these slots as possible prior to the event. Walk-in patrons without reservations
are welcome if we have space available.
A crucial advantage of a pop-up restaurant for a startup small business like The Caterers is that
not only is it a novel and inviting meal offering that our guests will enjoy, it also allows us to
more tightly control both our food and labor costs. By preselling the event, we are able to gain a
concrete idea of the number of customers we can expect at our location, while still allowing a
fluid and flexible menu. Also this model allows us to serve a Tour of the Mediterranean one
week and a Taste of Thailand the next while our clients will enjoy the experience of a variety of
new cuisines. Our goal is to host four to six such events per month.
We intend to be an involved and active member of the local community and look forward to
bringing 1728 Mainstreet back to life again!
Event Space Business Plan
1728 Mainstreet, Hopkins
1728 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343 • goodfood@thecaterersmn.com • 612.404-1160
Sample pop-up restaurant menu: Persian Night
1st Course
Oliveh served with pita bread, assorted olives, tomatoes and pickles
Wine Pairing: Sonoma Chardonnay
2nd Course
Joojeh Kebob served with Shirazi
Wine Pairing: Napa Chardonnay
3rd Course
Koobideh served with saffron basmati rice
Wine Pairing: Argentine Malbec
4th Course
Faludeh (Persian Ice Cream)
Drink Pairing: Spanish Port
Sample Brunch Menu:
Bloody Mary
Quiche
Breakfast Burrito
Waffles
Biscuit and Gravy
Eggs Benedict
Breakfast Potatoes
Sausage/Bacon
Fresh Fruit
Assorted Pastries (pre-bought)