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Waiving the 45 day notice requirement for issuance of a Liquor - Outdoor Service Area (sidewalk) license for The Deco Catering Inc., d/b/a Finnish Bistro, 2264 Como Avenue.
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WHEREAS, The Deco Catering Inc. d/b/a Finnish Bistro, located at 2264 Como Avenue in Saint Paul, has requested a waiver of the 45-day notice requirement for issuance of a Liquor - Outdoor Service Area (sidewalk) license; and
WHEREAS, the St. Anthony Park Community Council has agreed to the waiver of the notice requirements; and
WHEREAS, The Deco Catering Inc. d/b/a Finnish Bistro has sent a mailing to all residents living within 300 feet, requesting permission for said license, and has obtained permission from 10 of the 15 affected residences, for a 66% approval rating; and
WHEREAS, The Deco Catering Inc. d/b/a Finnish Bistro attempted to contact the other five residences via telephone, receiving only two declines; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that The Deco Catering Inc. d/b/a Finnish Bistro has made a good faith effort to fulfill all petition requirements under ยง 409.06 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that issuance of the license will not interfere with the reasonable use and enjoyment of neighboring residences, nor bear adversely on the health, safety, morals and welfare of the surrounding community; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that the application is in order and there are no grounds for denial of the license and that the failure to grant the waiver and the consequent delay in approving the license would cause exceptional and unusual hardship to the license applicant; and
WHEREAS, the licensee agrees that in the event a complaint is received prior to the expiration of the 45-day period and the complaint provides a basis for adverse action against the license, that the Department of Safety and Inspections may direct the licensee to immediately discontinue all operations until a public hea...
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