VII.1. Resolution Approving a Brew Pub Off-Sale License and an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License with Sunday Sales for Bear Cave Brewing, LLC; DomeierHP145-1-714245.v2
March 15, 2022 Council Report 2022-024
Resolution Approving a Brew Pub Off-Sale License and an
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 2022-019
Approving a Brew Pub Off-Sale License and an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License with
Sunday Sales for Bear Cave Brewing, LLC.
Overview
Jillian Link submitted an application for a brew pub off-sale license and an on-sale intoxicating
liquor license with Sunday sales at Bear Cave Brewing, LLC (“Bear Cave Brewing”), 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. Ms. Link plans to open Bear Cave
Brewing after April 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.
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 2022-019 and will expire on June 30, 2022, subject to any subsequent
renewals.
Supporting Information
Resolution 2022-019
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 2022-019
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, Jillian Link, on behalf of Bear Cave Brewing, LLC, submitted an
application for a brew pub off-sale license and an 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. The licensed premise includes the interior space, rooftop patio
and plaza area 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 15th day of March, 2022.
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Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk