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Approving the application with conditions, per the Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer, for Black Hart of Saint Paul LLC (License ID # 21080001270), d/b/a The Black Hart of Saint Paul, for Liquor On Sale - 101-180 Seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor On Sale - 2 AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk), Entertainment (B), Gambling Location, and Cigarette/Tobacco licenses at 1415 University Avenue West.
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WHEREAS, the Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer recommends that the application for Black Hart of Saint Paul LLC, d/b/a The Black Hart of Saint Paul for Liquor On Sale - 101-180 Seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor On Sale - 2 AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk), Entertainment (B), Gambling Location, and Cigarette/Tobacco licenses, be approved with the following conditions:
1. Each year prior to the placement of table(s) and/or chair(s) in the public right-of-way (i.e., sidewalk), the licensee agrees to obtain a new Obstruction Permit from the Department of Public Works. Licensee agrees to maintain the sidewalk café in accordance with the conditions placed on an approved Obstruction Permit, acknowledges that an Obstruction Permit is effective on April 1 and expires on October 31 of each year, that table(s) and/or chair(s) may not be placed in the public right-of-way before or after the effective/expiration dates, and that a failure to comply with this condition will result in adverse action being taken against all of their licenses.
2. Licensee agrees to limit the placement of seating on the public sidewalk to the area and number of seats shown on the approved sidewalk seating plan on file with the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) and Public Works.
3. Licensee agrees to take appropriate action(s) to ensure that the sale, display, and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages is contained within the defined area as per the approved sidewalk seating plan on file with DSI.
4. Licensee will provide sufficient security to insure an orderly exit of patrons at bar close. Security will be clearly identifiable.
5. Staff will insure that the 48" clear walkway is maintained at all times.
6. 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.
7. Licensee agrees to complete installation of all video surveillance equipment and lighting in accordance with the approved SPPD video surveillance plan on file with DSI within sixty (60) days of license issuance.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby approves this license application with the aforementioned agreed-upon conditions.
The Conditions Affidavit was signed and submitted on June 22, 2018.