City of Saint Paul - File #: RES 22-1154

• File #: RES 22-1154
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• In control: City Council
• Final action: 7/27/2022
• Title: Denying a stay in implementation of Council File #RES 22-882 Revoking All Licenses Held by RAS Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant LLC d/b/a RAS Restaurant & Lounge (License ID #20100000062) at 2516 Seventh Street West.
• Sponsors: Chris Tolbert

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/1/2022	1	Mayor's Office	Signed
7/27/2022	1	City Council	Adopted	Pass

Title
Denying a stay in implementation of Council File #RES 22-882 Revoking All Licenses Held by RAS Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant LLC d/b/a RAS Restaurant & Lounge (License ID #20100000062) at 2516 Seventh Street West.


Body
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2022, pursuant to RES 22-882, the Saint Paul City Council revoked all licenses held by RAS Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant LLC d/b/a RAS Restaurant & Lounge; and


WHEREAS, on July 15, 2022 the City Clerk was served with a Petition for Reconsideration or a Stay of Proceedings (“Petition”) in the above entitled matter; and


WHEREAS, RAS Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant LLC d/b/a RAS Restaurant & Lounge has stated they intend to apply for a Writ of Certiorari from the Minnesota Court of Appeals; and


WHEREAS, Counsel for RAS Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant LLC d/b/a RAS Restaurant & Lounge has petitioned the Saint Paul City Council for either an Order:

1. Reconsidering the approving adverse action against the Liquor on Sale - 101- 189 seats, Liquor on Sale - Sunday, Liquor on Sale - 2AM Closing, Liquor - Outdoor Service Area - Patio, and Entertainment B License held by Petitioner by Resolution dated June 15, 2022;

2. In the alternative, staying the adverse action pending Petitioner's appeal of this matter to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, subject to the posting of a supersedeas bond or other conditions as may be ordered by this Council; and

WHEREAS, there is no path for reconsideration of RES 22-882 as it was signed by the Mayor on June 16, 2022 and is deemed final; and

WHEREAS, under Minnesota Rule of Civil Appellate Procedure 108.01, the City Council has the power to grant a stay and impose reasonable terms and conditions that are proper for the security of the rights of the City of Saint Paul; and


WHEREAS, council exercised its discretion and removed the matter from the council agenda for an informational update and discussion which reflects the thoughtful consideration t...