VII.1. Resolution Approving an Exclusive Liquor Store On-Sale Liquor License for Projects in Person LLC DBA Projects in Person LLC; DomeierAugust 18, 2020 Council Report 2020-059
Resolution Approving an Exclusive Liquor Store On-Sale Liquor License
for Projects in Person LLC DBA Projects in Person LLC
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to grant an Exclusive Liquor Store
On-Sale Liquor License to Projects in Person LLC DBA Projects in Person LLC by adopting
Resolution 2020-041.
Overview
In accordance with City Code Chapter 4, the City Council will consider and allow for public
comment on the application from Jill Miller, owner of Projects in Person LLC. The application is
for an exclusive liquor store on-sale liquor license at Projects in Person located at 906
Mainstreet. The licensed premise includes the leased interior space at 906 Mainstreet.
The Police Department reviewed the application. The Police Department has no reservations in
approving the license based upon the results of that investigation. As a liquor license holder,
representatives will be required to attend liquor control training and will be subject to alcohol
compliance checks.
On August 4, 2020 the City Council adopted Ordinance 2020-1147 that allows for experienced-
based businesses to receive a liquor license. Ms. Miller has provided the required business plan
and staff finds it meets the spirit and intent of the ordinance. Projects in Person, LLC will be
limited to only selling liquor at ticketed events to customers participating in an entertainment
activity. Sales are not allowed on Sundays, for private rentals or to-go sales.
Upon City Council approval of the liquor license request, the State application will be sent to the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division, for
certification. The liquor licenses will expire on June 30, 2021.
Supporting Information
Resolution 2020-041
Projects in Person Business Plan
The complete application is on file in the City Clerk’s office.
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Financial Impact: ________ Budgeted: Y/N _N_ Source: ________________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): ________________________________
Notes:
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2020-041
APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE LIQUOR STORE ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE
TO PROJECTS IN PERSON LLC DBA PROJECTS IN PERSON LLC
WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to City Code Chapter 4, allowed public comment on
August 18, 2020, with respect to the issuance of an Exclusive Liquor Store On-Sale Liquor License
to Projects in Person LLC DBA Projects in Person LLC, for its interior retail space located at 906
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 licensers being issued.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT NOW RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Hopkins as follows:
1.To grant and approve an On-Sale Exclusive Liquor Licenses to Projects in Person LLC
DBA Projects in Person LLC for the premise located at 906 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 Statute 340A.
B.Compliance with PIP Business Plan on file with the City Clerk.
3.The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute said license.
4.This license shall expire at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2021.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 18th day of August,
2020.
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Jason Gadd, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk