4. High Timbers Liquor License Request
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM:
Karen Engelhardt, Office Manager
May 7, 2007 ~
DATE:
SUBJ:
Request for On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, High Timbers Lounge,
591 West 78th Street, Applicant: High Timbers Lounge, LLC
This office has received a request for an on-sale intoxicating liquor license from High
Timbers Lounge, LLC. The Country Suites Hotel and High Timber Lounge property
(591 West 78th Street) are in the process of being sold and this license request is from the
prospective new owner. A closing is scheduled for Thursday, May 31, 2007. This
property is zoned CBD (Central Business District) and on-sale intoxicating liquor sales
are allowed in this district.
The applicant intends to sell intoxicating liquor in the bar area and the meeting rooms.
Patrons of the hotel would not be allowed to purchase a drink in the bar and carry it to
their room, nor would alcohol be available through room service. The liquor license for
this establishment is classified as an "exclusive liquor store" (or bar) because it does not
have a restaurant and does not meet the definition of a hotel. State statute defines a hotel
as "an establishment where food and lodging are regularly furnished to transients and
which has a dining room serving the general public at tables and having facilities for
seating at least 30 guests at one time."
Law Enforcement has conducted background investigations, including criminal history,
driving records, outstanding warrants on the officers of the corporation. These include
Leo M. Sand, Earl B. Wing, and the operating manager Jeremy J. Hundt. No negative
comments were found.
A public hearing notice was published in the Chanhassen Villager and sent to all
property owners within 500 feet of the site (see attached list). Staff received a letter from
Jeffrey Robinson, the Chief Manager of the current owner of the High Timber Lounge
stating that he has no objection to the issuance of the license, but wants to ensure that the
current license will remain in effect until the closing is accomplished.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the request for an on-sale intoxicating
liquor license from High Timbers Lounge, LLC, contingent upon receipt of the license
fee and liquor liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements. Approval of
this license requires a simple majority vote of those City Council members present.
A TT ACHMENTS
1. Public Hearing Notice and Affidavit of Mailing Notice to Property Owners
within 500 feet.
2. Letter from Jeffrey Robinson, Chief Manager
The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a channing downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING NOTICE
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
) ss.
COUNTY OF CARVER )
I, Karen J. Engelhardt, being first duly sworn, on oath deposes that she is and was on
May 2, 2007, the duly qualified and acting Deputy Clerk of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota;
that on said date she caused to be mailed a copy of the attached notice of Public Hearing for
On-Sale Liquor License for High Timbers Lounge to the persons named on attached Exhibit
"A", by enclosing a copy of said notice in an envelope addressed to such owner, and depositing
the envelopes addressed to all such owners in the United States mail with postage fully prepaid
thereon; that the names and addresses of such owners were those appearing as such by the
records of the County Treasurer, Carver County, Minnesota, and by other appropriate records.
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Subscribed and sworn to before me
this _ day of , 2007.
Notary Public
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REQUEST FOR AN ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE
HIGH TIMBERS LOUNGE, LLC dba HIGH TIMBERS LOUNGE
591 WEST 78111 STREET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chanhassen City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday,
May 14,2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 7700 Market Boulevard, to consider issuing an on-sale
intoxicating liquor license to High Timbers Lounge, LLC dba High Timbers Lounge, 591 West 78th Street.
This property is in the process of changing ownership.
All interested persons may appear and express their opinions regarding this application at said time and
place. Chanhassen City Code requires that all property owners within 500 feet of the site be notified in writing.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact City Hall.
Karen Engelhardt, Office Manager
Phone: 952-227-1104
(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on May 3, 2007)
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REQUEST FOR AN ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE
HIGH TIMBERS LOUNGE, LLC dba HIGH TIMBERS LOUNGE
591 WEST 78TH STREET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chanhassen City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday,
May 14,2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 7700 Market Boulevard, to consider issuing an on-sale
intoxicating liquor license to High Timbers Lounge, LLC dba High Timbers Lounge, 591 West 78th Street.
This property is in the process of changing ownership.
All interested persons may appear and express their opinions regarding this application at said time and
place. Chanhassen City Code requires that all property owners within 500 feet of the site be notified in writing.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact City Hall.
Karen Engelhardt, Office Manager
Phone: 952-227-1104
(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on May 3, 2007)
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Disclaimer
This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This
map is a compilation of records, information and data located in various city, county, state and federal
offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only.
The City does not warrant that the Geographic Information System (GIS) Data used to prepare this
map are error free, and the City does not represent that the GIS Data can be used for navigational,
tracking or any other purpose requiring exacting measurement of distance or direction or precision in
the depiction of geographic features. If errors or discrepancies are found please contact 952-227-1107.
The preceding disclaimer is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 9466.03, Subd. 21 (2000), and
the user of this map acknowledges that the City shall not be liable for any damages, and expressly
waives all claims, and agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from any and all claims
brought by User, its employees or agents, or third parties which arise out of the use~s access or use of
data provided.
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470 78TH ST W
STE 260
CHANHASSEN . MN 55317 -4527
BLOOMBERG COMPANIES INC
PO BOX 730
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NATIONAL LODGING COMPANIES INC
C/O CHANHASSEN COUNTRY SUITES
591 78TH ST W
PO BOX 1010
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CHANHASSEN SUITES LLC
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591 78TH ST W
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570 MARKET ST
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TWO GREEKS AND A GEEK LLC
1318 SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY
MENDOTA. MN 55150 -1414
HIGH TIMBER LLC
300 1ST AVE N
STE 340
MINNEAPOLIS. MN 55401 -1600
MARKET SQUARE ASSTS II LLC
470 78TH ST W
STE 260
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TRiDENT
May 8, 2007
Karen Engelhart
Office Manager
City of Chanhassen
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Re: Liquor License Application of High Timbers Lounge LLC
Dear Karen,
To follow up our telephone conversation of yesterday, with regard to the Request for the On-Sale
Liquor License of High Timbers Lounge LLC, High Timber LLC has no objection to the approval of
the liquor license, so long as the approval is prospective and would not go into effect unless and
until there is a closing of the purchase of the High Timber Lounge property by an affiliate of the
Applicant. The closing of the sale is scheduled to occur on May 31, 2007, but effective date of the
Liquor License to High Timber Lounge LLC must await written confirmation to the City by High
Timber, LLC that the sale of the property has been consummated.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Please give me a call if you have any questions or
need further information regarding this transaction.
Regards,
HIGH TIMBER, LLC
Jeffrey A. Robinson
Chief Manager
300 FIRST AVENUE NORTH, SUITE 340, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401 (612) 664-1400 / FAX: (612) 664-1403