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Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to revoke the Wine On Sale, Malt On Sale (Strong), Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) license for The Neighborhood Café Inc. d/b/a The Neighborhood Café, (License ID #20120000960) for the premises located at 1570 Selby Ave.
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WHEREAS, on April 15, 2025, a Notice of Violation and Request for Revocation of License (Notice”) (Exhibit #1) was sent to the Licensee in which the Department of Safety and Inspections (“Department”) provided notice to the Licensee of its intent to revoke license until the Licensee renewed their license, paid the fee payment to renew license, and submitted the supporting documents required, and move forward with adverse action supported by Saint Paul Legislative Code §310.03; and
WHEREAS, on August 6, 2024, Licensing Manager, Eric Hudak mailed the Licensee a letter to inform them that their license had expired and is now delinquent. Licensee was requested to complete the renewal of their license by August 27, 2025. Failing to do so the delinquent/expired license would be submitted to the City Attorney’s Office for adverse action; and
WHEREAS, Licensee was advised to submit the renewal fee and all supporting documentation to the Department of Safety and Inspections. A copy of the renewal invoice was enclosed with the August 6, 2025, letter; and
WHEREAS, Licensee failed to pay their license renewal fee within sixty (60) days of the expiration date being May 10, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on October 8, 2024, a Notice of Violation and Request for Imposition of a $500 Matrix Penalty and License Suspension was sent to the Licensee (Exhibit #2). Licensee was to complete the renewal process including payment for the renewal fee. Licensee was given a deadline of October 18, 2024, to provide the requested information; and
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2024, a resolution (RES 24-1700) (Exhibit #3) was passed on December 11, 2024, through Cit...
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