VII.1. Resolution Approving an On-Sale Liquor and Sunday Sales Liquor License for Bar Siena LLC DBA Bar Siena; Domeier
CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2024-018
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Date: February 20, 2024
Subject: Resolution Approving an On-Sale Liquor and Sunday Sales Liquor
License for Bar Siena LLC DBA Bar Siena
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO adopt a Resolution Approving an On-Sale Liquor and Sunday Sales Liquor
License for Bar Siena LLC DBA Bar Siena.
OVERVIEW
Bar Siena LLC applied for an on-sale liquor license and Sunday sales liquor license at
Bar Siena, a new restaurant to be located at 1601 Mainstreet (formerly Jasmine
Garden). The licensed premise includes the interior space and an outdoor seating area
at 1601 Mainstreet. The owners plan to open Bar Siena in August.
The Police Department and City Clerk reviewed the application for the liquor licenses
requested and conducted a background investigation as required by state and local law.
Staff have no reservations in approving the licenses based upon the results of the
investigation.
Upon City Council approval of the liquor licenses requested, the State applications will
be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling
Enforcement Division, for certification. The liquor licenses will become effective upon all
conditions being met in Resolution 2024-015 and will expire on June 30, 2025, subject
to any subsequent renewals.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
• Resolution 2024-015
• The complete application is on file in the City Clerk’s office.
Administration
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2024-015
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ON-SALE LIQUOR AND SUNDAY SALES LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR BAR SIENA LLC DBA BAR SIENA, WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, Bar Siena LLC DBA Bar Siena, applied for an On Sale Liquor and
Sunday Sales Liquor License to be located at 1601 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 license being issued.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT NOW RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Hopkins as follows:
1. The City Council approves an On Sale Liquor and Sunday Sales Liquor License for
Bar Siena LLC DBA Bar Siena, for the premises located at 1601 Mainstreet. The
licensed premise includes the interior space and an outdoor seating area at 1601
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.
B. Final inspection by the City Building Official.
C. Final inspection by the City Fire Marshal.
D. Final inspection by the Hennepin County Health Inspector.
E. Zoning approvals per site or building plan changes.
F. Final inspection by City Planner.
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.
5. The licenses shall expire at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2025, subject to subsequent
renewals.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins on the 20th day of February 2024.
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Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk