CR 11-018 Approve a New Liquor Linse for Hopkins 1022 Enterprises, LLC, 1022 Mainstreet07'.1-1111-11
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February 25, 2011 Council Report 20.11-018
Approve a New Liquor License for Hopkins 1022 Enterprises, LLC,
1022 Mainstreet
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Approve an on sale liquor license,
Sunday sales, and 2:00 a.m. closing for Hopkins 1022 Enterprises, LLC, with the condition
that a certificate of insurance showing liquor liability is provided to the City Clerk.
Overview
Richard Eckert, acting for Hopkins 1022 Enterprises, has leased the space that was
formerly Decoy's Bar and Restaurant. The name of the new restaurant will be Wild Boar.
They are hoping for a mid March opening.
The Hopkins Police Department has done an investigation. The Department is
recommending that a liquor license be granted but the investigation has raised some
• concerns. The applicant has an interest in two other establishments, both full service
restaurants. One of the establishments has had no issues whatsoever. However the other
establishment, located in another county, has a higher than average police call load. The
Department has spoken to the applicant and he has assured us that this will not be the
case at the Hopkins location. In addition the Police Department will be closely monitoring
the operations of the applicant's establishment to ensure compliance with all city codes
and state statutes.
Alternatives
1. Approve the application for an on sale liquor licenses
2. Continue the item for more discussion
3. Deny the application
Staff recommends alternative one,
Supporting Documents
• Full application is available in the City Clerk's office.
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James A. Genellie
Assistant City Manager
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