Title
License Application Summary for St. Paul Grill LLC (License ID #20180000679), doing business as Tav On The Ave, Michael Tupa, co-owner, 651-318-3100
Located at
825 Jefferson Ave, Ward 2
Application for
Liquor On Sale - 101-180 seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor On Sale - 2 AM Closing, Liquor - Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Entertainment (B), and Gambling Location
Recommended License Conditions
1. The management of the licensed establishment shall provide security in the parking lots at bar closing, and again 30 minutes after closing, to ensure that the patrons leave the premises and the parking lots without causing a disturbance in the surrounding neighborhoods. Patrons shall be advised of the necessity of leaving in an orderly manner and shall not be permitted to loiter outside the bar or in the parking lot.
2. Signage shall be prominently posted at all entrances and exits to make patrons aware that when they leave the premises, they are exiting into a residential neighborhood and must show respect and consideration for the residents.
3. Licensee will create a video surveillance camera and lighting placement plan (video surveillance plan) for the interior and exterior of the licensed premises. Licensee will submit the video surveillance plan to the Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) liaison with the Department of Safety and Inspection (DSI) for review and approval. In accordance with the approved video surveillance plan, licensee will ensure that video surveillance camera system is in good working order, ensure it is recording 24 hours per day, ensure it can produce recorded surveillance video in a commonly used, up-to-date format, and ensure that accurate date and time of day are visible on all recorded video. Licensee will retain surveillance video for a minimum of thirty (30) days. If an incident is deemed serious by SPPD, licensee shall make surveillance video immediately available for viewing by SPPD. If a copy of the surveillance video for a serious incident is requested by SPPD, Licensee shall have the technology, materials and staff available to immediately make the copy. In all other cases, licensee shall provide a copy of the surveillance video to the requestor within 48 hours.
4. At least two (2) security staff will monitor the parking lot from 11:00P.M. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, until all patrons have left the property. Patrons will not be allowed to loiter in the parking lot.
5. Employees of the establishment will monitor the property for trash in the parking lot, along Jefferson and between Clifton and Fulton to the alley.
6. Last call will be given at 1:30 A.M. (0130). No sale of alcohol after 1:45 A.M. (0145).
7. There will be no amplification of music or broadcasted events outside the building, and no speakers located on the patio or anywhere outside the building.
8. All new employees will go through alcohol server training within three (3) months of hire.
Neighborhood Organization Recommendation
The West 7th/Fort Road Federation submitted a letter of support subject to the establishment closing at 1:00 a.m. They do not support the Liquor On Sale 2AM Closing license. At their community meeting neighbors of the establishment stated they believe problems occur due to the 2AM closing, and are very concerned if the establishment is open past 1:00 a.m.
Inspection Requirements
Building: NA
License: Approved with conditions
Zoning: Approved
DSI Recommendation
Approval with conditions