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Approving the application with no new conditions added, per the Legislative Hearing Officer, for University of Saint Thomas (License ID # 20110002908), d/b/a same, to apply for an Expansion of Service Area for the Liquor On Sale - 291 or more Seats licenses located at 2115 Summit Avenue.
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WHEREAS, University of Saint Thomas(License ID # 20110002908), d/b/a same, located at 2115 Summit Avenue, has applied for a Class N license for Expansion of Service Area for their Liquor On Sale - 291 or more Seats license; and
WHEREAS, a notification regarding the license application was sent from the Department of Safety and Inspections to the affected neighborhood for the period of March 29, 2023, to April 13, 2023; and
WHEREAS, during the notification period, objections were received which triggered the hearing and a hearing was held on April 17, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the objections were related to nuisance activities, underage drinking, vandalism, noise, parking, and competition with other businesses; and
WHEREAS, in response to the concerns raised, the licensee has agreed to work with the city to comply with the necessary requirements to minimize nuisance activities that would disturb the surrounding residential neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, after conducting the hearing and considering the testimonies and evidence, the Legislative Hearing Officer recommends that the application for University of Saint Thomas (License ID # 20110002908), d/b/a same, located at 2115 Summit Avenue, be approved with no new conditions being added. Existing conditions are as follows:
1. The University of Saint Thomas (UST) agrees that service and consumption of alcohol will only be allowed within the areas outlined on the UST Campus Liquor License Locations Map (Locations Map) dated 03/16/2023. UST understands and agrees that modifications to the Locations Map must occur in accordance with the procedural guidelines for modification of liquor licensed premises outlined under the Saint P...
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