Title
License Application Summary for TK Inspiration Inc. (License ID #20180000178), d/b/a Tracks Bar & Grill, Dao Hoang, co-owner, 612-716-0462
Located at
1091 Rice St, Ward 5
Application for
Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor On Sale - 2 AM Closing, Liquor - Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Entertainment (A), Gambling Location, and Cigarette/Tobacco
Recommended License Conditions
1. 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.
2. Licensed, bonded and clearly identifiable, uniformed Security personnel shall be assigned to each entrance starting at 10PM on Thursdays, Fridays And Saturdays, or whenever entertainment is provided. Security shall remain until all patrons have left the premises (including the patio and parking lot areas).
3. Security shall "wand" (using a metal detector) each patron and check all handbags and packages carried by patrons. Security shall verify the age of patrons by checking state or federally issued identification cards. (no picture I.D. no entrance) Customers re-entering the establishment shall undergo the same security measures as customers entering the establishment for the first time.
4. Last call will be given no later than 1:30a.m. License holder shall not allow new patrons to enter the establishment after 1:30a.m., consumption of alcohol to be discontinued before 2:00a.m. The establishment will be closed and all patrons and staff gone by 2:30 a.m. from the premises (including the patio and parking lot areas).
5. The food and beverage service to the patio must stop at 10:00 p.m. each night of the week. Patron will be allowed to smoke on the patio until 2:00 a.m.
6. No outdoor food and/or beverage preparation is allowed on the outdoor patio without prior written approval from DSI.
7. Licensee will post signs in the patio encouraging patrons to respect the neighborhood by limiting noise in the patio area as much as possible.
8. Per City of Saint Paul Legislative Code 411.02, the definition of Entertainment A is "Amplified or nonamplified music and/or singing by performers without limitation as to number, and group singing participated in by patrons of the establishment." (includes karaoke). Entertainment A license does not allow for patron and or performance dances.
9. Any outdoor activities related to the outdoor seating area shall comply with applicable State and Local rules and regulations, including but not limited to Chapter293 Noise Regulations of the City of Saint Paul Legislative Code.
10. Licensee agrees to take appropriate action(s) to ensure that the sale, display and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages in contained within the approved indoor and outdoor patio service area as per the approved plan on file with DSI.
Neighborhood Organization Recommendation
The North End Neighborhood Organization submitted a letter recommending denial of the Liquor On Sale - 2AM Closing license. They would support issuance of a license subject to the establishment closing at 1:00 a.m. with a modification to conditions #2 that would eliminate the need for security to be licensed and bonded, & removal of condition #3.
Inspection Requirements
Building: NA
License: Approved with conditions
Zoning: Approved
DSI Recommendation
Approval with conditions