VII.1. Resolution Approving a Brew Pub Off-Sale License and a Brew Pub On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License with Sunday Sales for Bear Cave Brewing, LLC; DomeierHP145-1-714245.v2
April 20, 2021 Council Report 2021-015
Resolution Approving a Brew Pub Off-Sale License and a
Brew Pub On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License with Sunday Sales
for Bear Cave Brewing, LLC
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution 2021-015,
entitled “Approving a Brew Pub Off-Sale License and an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License
with Sunday Sales for Bear Cave Brewing, LLC.”
Overview
Nathan and W. Jillian Bergeland, on behalf of Bear Cave, submitted an application for a brew
pub off-sale license and a brew pub on-sale intoxicating liquor license with Sunday sales at Bear
Cave Brewing, LLC (“Bear Cave”), a new brew pub and restaurant to be located at 1201
Mainstreet. The licensed premise includes the interior space, rooftop patio and plaza area at
1201 Mainstreet. The applicants plan to open Bear Cave after July 1. Pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, section 340A.24 and subsections 4-36(f) and 4-37(c) of the Hopkins City Code, a brew
pub is eligible for an off-sale license to sell malt liquor produced and packaged on site for off-site
consumption, and an on-sale intoxicating liquor license when a restaurant is operated in the place
of manufacture.
The Police Department reviewed the application for the liquor licenses requested and conducted
a background investigation as required by state and local law. The Police Department has no
reservations in approving the licenses based upon the results of the investigation. As a liquor
license holder, Bear Caving representatives will be required to attend liquor control training and
will be subject to alcohol compliance checks.
Upon City Council approval of the liquor licenses requested, the State application will be sent to
the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division, for
certification and approval. The liquor licenses will become effective upon all conditions being
met in Resolution 2021-015 and will expire on June 30, 2022, subject to any subsequent
renewals.
Supporting Information
Resolution 2021-015
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:
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CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2021-015
APPROVING A BREW PUB OFF-SALE LICENSE AND AN ON-SALE
INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE WITH SUNDAY SALES FOR
BEAR CAVE BREWING, LLC, WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, Nathan and W. Jillian Bergeland, on behalf of Bear Cave Brewing, LLC,
submitted an application for a brew pub off-sale license and a brew pub on-sale intoxicating
liquor license with Sunday sales for Bear Cave Brewing, to be located at 1201 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. The council approves a brew pub off-sale license and a brew pub on-sale intoxicating
liquor license with Sunday sales for Bear Cave Brewing, LLC, for the premise located
at 1201 Mainstreet.
2. The licenses are conditioned on the applicant’s ongoing compliance with its
application that is on file with the City Clerk, and is further subject to the following:
A. All terms and conditions of the City Code Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages,
and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 340A. This includes, but is certainly not
limited to, adherence to the retail sales limitations and packaging requirements
set forth in Minnesota Statutes, sections 340A.24 and 340A.285, respectively.
B. Final inspection by the City Building Official.
C. Final inspection by the City Fire Marshal.
D. Final inspection by the City Planner.
E. Final inspection by the Hennepin County Health Inspector.
3. The on-sale intoxicating license issued herein is further conditioned on the existence
and operation of a restaurant, as that term is defined in Hopkins City Code, section 4-
1(b), within the licensed premises.
4. Upon adherence with the contingencies set forth herein, the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized to execute said licenses.
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5. The licenses shall expire at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2022, subject to subsequent
renewals.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 20th day of April, 2021.
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Jason Gadd, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk