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Approving the application with conditions, per the Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer, for St. Paul Grill, LLC (License ID # 20180000679), d/b/a St. Paul Tap, Sports Bar & Gaming Co., to modify the existing license conditions to permit outdoor amplified music and speakers at 825 Jefferson Avenue.
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WHEREAS, St. Paul Grill, LLC (License ID # 20180000679), d/b/a St. Paul Tap, Sports Bar & Gaming Co., located at 825 Jefferson Avenue, has requested a condition modification to its existing Class N licenses to permit outdoor amplified music and speakers; and
WHEREAS, objections to the requested modification to permit outdoor amplified music and speakers were received within the notification period, and a hearing was held on March 2, 2020; and
WHEREAS, after conducting the hearing and considering the testimonies and evidence, the Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer recommends that the application to modify the existing license condition to permit outdoor amplified music and speakers for St. Paul Grill, LLC (License ID # 20180000679), d/b/a St. Paul Tap, Sports Bar & Gaming Co., located at 825 Jefferson Avenue, be approved with the following conditions:
Existing License Condition to be Removed
There will be no amplification of music or broadcasted events outside the building, and no speakers located on the patio or anywhere outside the building.
Existing License Conditions to Remain
1. The management of the licensed establishment shall provide security in the parking lots at bar closing, and again 30 minutes after closing, to ensure that the patrons leave the premises and the parking lots without causing a disturbance in the surrounding neighborhoods. Patrons shall be advised of the necessity of leaving in an orderly manner and shall not be permitted to loiter outside the bar or in the parking lot.
2. Signage shall be prominently posted at all entrances and exits to make patrons aware that when they leave the premises, they are exiting into a residential neighborhood and must show respect and consideration for the residents.
3. 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.
4. At least two (2) security staff will monitor the parking lot from 11:00P.M. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, until all patrons have left the property. Patrons will not be allowed to loiter in the parking lot.
5. Employees of the establishment will monitor the property for trash in the parking lot, along Jefferson and between Clifton and Fulton to the alley.
6. Last call will be given at 1:30 A.M. (0130). No sale of alcohol after 1:45 A.M. (0145). On nights where a 2AM closing is in effect.
7. 2am closing will be limited to Thursday, Friday and Saturday with exception of holidays or special events.
8. All new employees will go through alcohol server training within three (3) months of hire.
Recommended License Condition to be Added
9. Any outdoor activities (including those related to an outdoor seating area) shall comply with applicable State and Local rules and regulations, including but not limited to Chapter 293 Noise Regulations of the City of Saint Paul Legislative Code.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby approves this modification to licenses request with the aforementioned agreed-upon conditions.
The conditions affidavit was signed and submitted on March 2, 2020.