CR 06-016 Approve New Liqour License App for Mintahoe Inc, 333 2nd st NE dba Mintahoe Cafe
February 15, 2006
Council Report 2006-16
Approve New Liquor License Application for
Mintahoe, Inc., 333 2nd Street NE dba Mintahoe Cafe
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution 2006-
013 approvinq an On-Sale Liquor License and an On-Sale Sundav Liquor License for
Mintahoe, Inc., dba Mintahoe Cafe at 333 2nd St NE with conditions as described.
Overview
Mintahoe, Inc. is moving into the space that was formerly occupied by Taher
Commissary. Taher was also in the catering and meal preparation business. Of the
approximately 8,200 square feet of work-space, the restaurant area is about 530
square feet. Mintahoe is requesting the on-sale liquor license and a On-sale Sunday
liquor license for the restaurant area. Obtaining this license will allow them to apply for
a state on-sale caterer's license.
The police have investigated all parties and have found no reason to deny, The City
Attorney has reviewed the uses and has found the uses acceptable.
Primarv Issues to Consider
. Is a liquor license available
. What type of businesses can a City issue a license to
. License Fee
. Zoning of the property
Supportina Information
. Copy of Resolution 2006-013
. Copy of Mintahoe Cafe floor plan
. Copy of Mintahoe menu
. The full application is available in the City Clerk's office
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Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $_1,875
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Council Report 2001-10
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Primary Issues to Consider
. Is there a liquor license available?
The City can issue ten on-sale liquor licenses. Currently, the City is issuing six on-sale
liquor licenses. If the City issues this license, there is opportunity to issue three more
licenses.
. What type of businesses can a City issue a license to
The primary business of Mintahoe, Inc. is catering. The City cannot issue an on-sale
license to a caterer.
In the original floor plan, the restaurant area was designed to be a tasting room, where
future clients would come by appointment and taste different selections of food items
along with selections of liquor items. Because, the City is not allowed by statute to
issue a license to a caterer, Mintahoe made a decision to put in the small restaurant.
There is room to seat 59 guests. The area will function as a full service restaurant with
take-out and delivery. They will be open for business from 11 :00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Mintahoe will still use the area as a tasting area by appointment in the evenings and on
weekends. By doing it this way, they will meet the statutory definition of a restaurant
and the City is allowed to issue a license to them.
. License Fee
Mintahoe Cafe plans to open around April 1 , 2006. The license would be prorated for
one quarter or $1,875. If they open before April 1 st, they would be required to pay an
additional quarter on the license fee.
. Zoning of the Property
The building area of the business is zoned 1-2, Industrial. A restaurant as an accessory
use is acceptable. The Zoning Ordinance requires one parking stall for each three
seats in a restaurant. Mintahoe would be required to have twenty parking stalls based
on an occupancy capacity of 59. The site plan for Mintahoe shows 48 parking stalls
plus three handicapped stalls for a total of 51 parking stalls.
Alternatives
1. Move to approve the application for an on-sale and Sunday on-sale liquor license.
2. Continue for more information.
3. Deny the license application.
Staff recommends alternative one.
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2006-013
Resolution Granting an On-Sale Liquor License and
An On-sale Sunday Liquor License to Mintahoe, Inc.
WHEREAS, Mintahoe, Incorporated has applied for an on-sale liquor license
and an on-sale Sunday liquor license for a business called Mintahoe Cafe at 333 2nd
St NE, and;
WHEREAS, 333 2nd St NE is located in an 1-2 Zoning District, and;
WHEREAS, The City Attorney has determined that a restaurant is an
acceptable accessory use in a 1-2 Zoning District for Mintahoe Catering;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
The City Council of the City of Hopkins grants approval of an on-sale liquor and an
on-sale Sunday liquor license for Mintahoe, Incorporated, doing business as
Mintahoe Cafe at 333 2nd St NE with the following conditions:
1, The number of seats for the public will at all times be in conformance
with the parking regulations and shall at no time exceed 59 seats,
2. The owner will notify the City in writing that he is aware that the
restaurant is an accessory use and that the restaurant cannot be expanded without
consent of the City.
3, There will be no external signage advertising Mintahoe Cafe, This does
not prevent the applicant from placing external signage advertising Mintahoe
Catering.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 21st day of, 2006.
By
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
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337 SECOND STREET NE . HOPKINS, MINNESOTA
Mintahoe Cafe
Address: 337 Second Street NE
Hopkins, MN
Hours of Operation: 11 :OOam -2:00pm
Days of Operation: Monday through Friday
Floor Plan: Enclosed
Type of Service: Full Service, TakeDut and Delivery
337 SECOND STREET NE . HOPKINS, MINNESOTA
Appetizers
Soups G- Salads
Garlic cheese Bread $2,95
Fresh bread brushed with garlic buller and baked with
mozzarella cheese with Marinara sauce on the side.
Soup of the Day
Ask your server for today's choice
Cup
Bowl
$1.95
$2.25
Chicken Fingers $4.95
Chicken Fingers served with your chOice of sauces.
Buffalo, BBO, Sweet and Sour ar Ranch
Caesar Salad $3,95
Fresh Romaine Lettuce served with our own creamy
caesar dressing wiih house made croutons and fresh
parmesan cheese.
with Grilled Chicken
with Bay Shrimp
$5,95
$6.50
Oriental Chicken Salad $5.95
Pea pods, mandarin orange slices, green onions,
grilled chicken and crispy ramen noodles served
with a sesame orange dressing.
Dressings available: French, Ranch, Blue Cheese,
Raspberry Vinaigrette, Thousand Island e- Poppyseed
Sandwiches
All Sandwiches come with a pickle s/ice and chips
Teriyaki Chicken $4.95
Teriyaki'marinated chicken breast, grilled and served with a slice of pineapple.
Buffalo Chicken $4.95
Char.broiled chicken breast marinated in our spicy sauce served on a bun with bacon and bleu cheese dressing.
BBQ Chicken $5.25
Char-broiled Chicken Breast topped with our BBO sauce, grilled onions, cheddar cheese and bacon.
Turkey, Ham or Roost Beef $4.25
With your choice of cheddar, swiss ar pepper jack served with lelluce, tomato and mayonnaise,
Soup & Sandwich Special $4,95
Our Soup of the Day paired with your choice of ham, turkey or roost beef sandwich. Served with mayo,
lelluce and tomato. Whole Sandwich with a cup of soup or half sandwich with a bowl of soup.
337 SECOND STREET NE . HOPKINS, MINNESOTA
Burgers
Mintahoe's burgers are all served with a pic/de slice,
lettuce, tomato, onion and chips
Mintahae Burger
1/3 Pound burger choir.broiled and served with
lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle slice and chips.
Bacon Cheese Burger
Mintahoe's burger served with crispy bacon and
your choice of cheddar, swiss or pepper jack,
Panie Melt
Mintahoe's burger with sauteed onions and
cheddar cheeses.
Entrees
$4,50
Penne Pasta Primavera
Penne Pasta tossed with fresh vegetables in a
garlic cream sauce.
with chicken
$4.95
$6,25
$4.95
linguine with Meat Sauce $5.95
Linguine tossed in our house recipe meal sauce.
$4.95
Chicken Teriyaki with Rice Pilaf $5.95
Char-broiled marinated chicken breast served over
rice pilaf with teriyaki sauce.
Garden Vegetarian Burger $4.75
Vegetarian burger grilled and lopped with melted
pepper jack cheese.
Desserts Beverages
Apple Crisp
with ice cream
Tiramisu
Ice Cream
your choice of strawberry, vanilla or chocolate
Cookies
your choice of oatmeal raisin or chocolate chip.
2 per order
$1.95 Coke, Diet Coke or Sprite
$2.25
$,95
Bonled Water
$1.25
$2.25
Iced Tea
$.95
$1.95
Alcoholic beverages available
$1.25