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File #: SR 20-43    Version: 1
Type: Staff Report Status: Archived
In control: Licensing Hearing
Final action: 5/11/2020
Title: License Application Summary for Favors Enterprises LLC (License ID# 20190000443), d/b/a Willard's Liquors, Arlene Favors, owner, 612-840-4821
Attachments: 1. Class N Application, 2. Floorplan, 3. Street Photos - Google, 4. STAMP Activity Report, 5. Incident Report, 6. Correspondence of opposition, 7. Aerial Photo, 8. Zoning Map, 9. Plat Map, 10. 100' Property Ownership, 11. AMANDA Print Screen, 12. Class N Notification, 13. Notification of License Hearing, 14. Notification to non-City parties - mail copy
Related files: RES 20-778

Title

License Application Summary for Favors Enterprises LLC (License ID# 20190000443), d/b/a Willard's Liquors, Arlene Favors, owner, 612-840-4821

 

Located at

738 Thomas Ave, Ward 1

 

Application for

Add an Entertainment (A) license to the existing Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Gambling Location licenses

 

Existing 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. The License holder will use metal detecting devices to prevent the introduction of weapons into the establishment.

3. The License holder will check identification of patrons to ensure that no one under 21 years of age is served alcoholic beverages.

4. The License holder will employ properly trained security personnel, who will be on duty every day from 7:00pm until closing.  The security guard(s) will adhere to the following guidelines:

   a) The security guards will not socialize with patrons and will not be allowed to drink alcoholic beverages while on duty.

   b) The security guards will wear identifying clothing and/or arm bands to be easily identified as security personnel for Willard's Liquors.

   c) The security guards will conduct outside sweeps or walk-arounds at least twice an hour while on duty to disperse or discourage people from excessive hanging out or loitering adjacent to the licensed establishment, and especially in the doorway to the establishment.

   d) Security guards will ask patrons to park legally adjacent to the establishment and will call police to enforce parking regulations if necessary.

   e) Security and bar personnel will meet with police on a regular basis to discuss security problems and concerns.

5. The License holder will lock the doors to the establishment at 1:30am.

6. The back door will remain locked after 5:30pm to prevent entry.  (This is to allow for deliveries.)

7. Criminal histories or background checks will be conducted on all security personnel to eliminate any candidates who have a criminal history from working as security guards.                    

 

Recommended Additional License Conditions

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.

 

Neighborhood Organization Recommendation

No correspondence received

 

Inspection Requirements

Building:  NA

License:  Approved with conditions

Zoning:  Approved

 

DSI Recommendation

Approval with conditions

 

Attachments

Class N License Application(s)

Floor Plan

Aerial Map

Street Level Photos

Zoning Map

Plat Map

Amanda Property/Parcel Info Screen Printout

Address Labels of Property within 100' of Parcel

STAMP Property Activity Inquiry Report

1-Year Police Incident Report

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