IV.6. Approval of Tobacco License and Resolution Approving an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License LETU LLC dba Hopkins Bottle House Wine & Spirits; Domeier
CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2026-056
To: Honorable Chair and Board Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Date: May 19, 2026
Subject: Approval of Tobacco License and Resolution Approving an Off-Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License for LETU LLC DBA Hopkins Bottle House
Wine & Spirits
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO grant a Tobacco License along with an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor
License to LETU LLC dba Hopkins Bottle House Wine & Spirits by adopting Resolution
2026-016.
OVERVIEW
LETU LLC applied for a tobacco license and off-sale intoxicating liquor license at
Hopkins Bottle House Wine & Spirits, located at 808 Mainstreet (formerly Paul’s Wine &
Spirits). The anticipated opening date is May 28, 2026.
The Police Department and City Clerk reviewed the license applications requested and
conducted a background investigation as required by state and local law.
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 and issuance. The liquor license will become
effective upon all conditions being met in Resolution 2026-016 and will expire on June
30, 2027, subject to any subsequent renewals. The tobacco license will also expire on
June 30, 2027.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
• Resolution 2026-016
• The complete application is on file in the City Clerk’s office.
Administration
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2026-016
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN OFF-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
LETU LLC DBA HOPKINS BOTTLE HOUSE WINE & SPIRITS, WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, LETU LLC DBA Hopkins Bottle House Wine & Spirits, applied for an
Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to be located at 808 Mainstreet, Hopkins; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT NOW RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Hopkins as follows:
1. The City Council approves an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for LETU
LLC DBA Hopkins Bottle House Wine & Spirits, for the premises located at
808 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 Statutes, Chapter 340A.
3. Upon adherence with the contingencies set forth herein, the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute said licenses.
4. The license shall expire at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2027, subject to
subsequent renewals.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins on the 19th day of May 2026.
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Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk