VII.1. Resolution Approving an Exclusive Liquor Store On-Sale Liquor License for Mess Hall LLC DBA Mess Hall; DomeierOctober 5, 2021 Council Report 2021-097
Resolution Approving an Exclusive Liquor Store On-Sale Liquor License
for Mess Hall LLC DBA Mess Hall
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to grant an Exclusive Liquor Store
On-Sale Liquor License to Mess Hall LLC DBA Mess Hall by adopting Resolution 2021-061.
Overview
In accordance with City Code Chapter 4, the City Council will consider and allow for public
comment on the application from Alexandra Star, owner of Mess Hall. The application is for an
exclusive liquor store on-sale liquor license at 906 Mainstreet. The licensed premise includes the
leased interior space at 906 Mainstreet.
The Police Department reviewed the application. The Police Department has no reservations in
approving the license based upon the results of that investigation. As a liquor license holder,
representatives will be required to attend liquor control training and will be subject to alcohol
compliance checks.
On August 4, 2020 the City Council adopted Ordinance 2020-1147 that allows for experienced-
based businesses to receive a liquor license. The Mess Hall will be limited to only selling liquor
at ticketed events to customers participating in an entertainment activity. Sales are not allowed
on Sundays, for private rentals or to-go sales.
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. The liquor licenses will expire on June 30, 2022.
Supporting Information
Resolution 2021-061
The complete application is on file in the City Clerk’s office.
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
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Notes:
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2021-061
APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE LIQUOR STORE ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE
TO MESS HALL LLC DBA MESS HALL
WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to City Code Chapter 4, allowed public comment on
October 5, 2021, with respect to the issuance of an Exclusive Liquor Store On-Sale Liquor License
to Mess Hall LLC DBA Mess Hall, for its interior retail space located at 906 Mainstreet, Hopkins;
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 an On-Sale Exclusive Liquor Licenses to Mess Hall LLC DBA
Mess Hallfor the premise located at 906 Mainstreet.
2. The license is 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 Statute 340A.
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, 2022.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 5th day of October, 2021.
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Jason Gadd, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk