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Amending the appendix to Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code pursuant to section 17.07.1 of the Charter and section 409.16 of the Legislative Code to create a Commercial Development District, divided into four (4) quadrants, in and around the University and Snelling intersection that allows for seven (7) On-Sale Liquor Licenses, notwithstanding on-sale liquor licenses allowed under Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code or Minnesota Statutes, to be distributed among the four (4) quadrants as noted.
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SECTION 1
WHEREAS, The owner of Dilla Sports Bar and Ethiopian Restaurant (“Owner”) at 1625 University Avenue West in the City of Saint Paul spoke to the Department of Safety and Inspections (“Department”) about the creation of a Commercial Development District so that Dilla could sell and serve alcoholic drinks to customers until 2:00 a.m.; and
WHEREAS, The Owner recognized the connection between their request and the overlying value to create a Commercial Development District within the University and Snelling area; and
WHEREAS, The Department met and discussed with businesses, property owners, District Councils, and the Midway Chamber of Commerce staff to discuss the creation of a University and Snelling Commercial Development District pursuant to Saint Paul City Charter § 17.07.1 and Saint Paul Legislative Code § 409.16; and
WHEREAS, The proposed University and Snelling Commercial Development District means that portion of the City of Saint Paul lying within and bounded by the following: Beginning at the intersection of University Avenue West and Aldine Street, proceeding north until the alley, then proceed easterly to the westerly property line of parcel 332923140069, proceed north along west property line and then east to northeast corner of parcel, proceed north along the alley parallel to Snelling Avenue to Thomas Avenue West, proceed east and then south on Snelling Avenue until Edmund Avenue West, proceed east until the alley, then sout...
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