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Approving the application with conditions, per the Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer, for an upgrade in licenses from a Restaurant (2) - 1-12 Seats license to a Restaurant (4) - 51-150 Seats license, and add a Wine On Sale and Malt On Sale (Strong) licenses as part of the proposed expansion of the restaurant into an adjoining space, for Third Way Inc. (I.D. #20130000597), d/b/a Groundswell at 1342 Thomas Avenue.
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WHEREAS, the Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer recommends that the application for Groundswell for an upgrade in licenses from a Restaurant (2) - 1-12 Seats license to a Restaurant (4) - 51-150 Seats license, and add a Wine On Sale and Malt On Sale (Strong) licenses as part of the proposed expansion of the restaurant into an adjoining space, be approved with the following conditions:
1. Per City of Saint Paul Legislative Code 409.15(a)(2), On-sale wine license shall mean a license authorizing the sale of wine not exceeding fourteen (14) percent alcohol by volume, for consumption on the licensed premises only in conjunction with the sale and service of food (menu item only). The sale of Malt (Strong) will also take place only in conjunction with the sale and service of food.
2. Per City of Saint Paul Legislative Code 409.15(d), licensee must be able to show that gross receipts are at least sixty (60) percent attributable to the sale of food.
3. Licensee will submit to the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) annual gross receipts for food and liquor for each year the license is renewed.
4. Licensee agrees to close the establishment and have all customer/patrons vacate the premises by 12:00 a.m. (midnight) each day of the week as per City Zoning Code parking requirements.
5. No liquor sales, service and/or consumption is allowed outside the building without prior written approval and additional licensing from DSI.
6. No entertainment may be provided until prior written approval and the required Entertainment license h...
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