CR 2013-069 Approve Liquor and Tobacco License for Mac's Wine LLC, dba Ace Spirits located at 8550 Excelsior BlvdJuly 23, 2013 Council Report 2013-069
Approve Liquor and Tobacco License Application
for Mac's Wine LLC dba Ace Spirits
located at 8550 Excelsior Blvd
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve the Off -Sale Liquor and
Tobacco Sales License Applications for Mac's Wine LLC dba Ace Spirits located at 8550
Excelsior Blvd with the condition a certificate of liquor liability insurance is submitted to the
City Clerk's office.
Overview
Mac's Wine LLC is in the process of purchasing Mac's Liquor, Inc. from LHL Investments. The
president of Mac's Wine LLC is Louis Dachis. Mr. Dachis also has an interest in Merwin
Liquors located in Minneapolis, Maplewood and Falcon Heights. The applicant will be renaming
the business as Ace Spirits. The applicant is also applying for a tobacco license.
The Hopkins Police Department has reviewed the applications and has found no reason to deny
the license.
Primary Issues to Consider
• This is a routine license application
Supporting Information
• The full application is available in the City Clerk's office.
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, approve the application
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $ 900 Budgeted: Y/N _N_ Source:
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