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Approving the application with conditions, per the Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer, to add a Gambling Location license to the existing Liquor On Sale - 101-180 Seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor On Sale - 2AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), and Entertainment (B) licenses, for RAS Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant LLC (I.D. #20100000062), d/b/a RAS Restaurant & Lounge at 2516 7th Street West.
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WHEREAS, RAS Restaurant & Lounge has applied for a Gambling Location license to add to its existing Liquor On Sale - 101-180 Seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor On Sale - 2AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), and Entertainment (B) licenses, and
WHEREAS, § 409.21 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code permits issuance of a gambling location license to an on-sale licensee to allow lawful gambling conducted by a qualified charitable organization; and
WHEREAS, the license will allow RAS Restaurant & Lounge to conduct lawful gambling as defined by § 409.21 (a) (1) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code at 2516 7th Street West; and
WHEREAS, Twin Cities Metro Chapter UNICO National is a nonprofit organization licensed by the state to conduct lawful gambling and is in compliance with Minnesota Statute § 349; and
WHEREAS, the Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer recommends that the application for the gambling location license for operation at RAS Restaurant & Lounge be approved with the following conditions:
1. The licensee shall provide and maintain working video surveillance cameras and recorders on the premises (both inside and outside) in accordance with Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) recommendations. The number of cameras, their placement and their quality must be approved by SPPD; and there shall be adequate lighting to support the camera placement. This equipment must be in operation during all business hours. Tapes/recordings must be maintained for a minimum of thirty (30) days, and there shall be an employee on-staff at all times ...
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