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Staff Report
Date of Meeting: July 21, 2015
To: City Council
From: Brenda Eklund, Deputy Clerk
Re: Transfer of the Scandia Creamery Liquor License
Background:
The Scandia Creamery at 21279 Olinda Trail is being sold to new owners Michael and Rhonda Pape.
They have applied for a transfer of the current On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Sunday On -
Sale Intoxicating Liquor License which was issued to previous owners Stacy and Tony Moran.
Issue:
Should the City approve a transfer of the existing liquor license for The Scandia Creamery to
new owners Michael and Rhonda Pape?
Proposal Details:
Ordinance No. 93 regulating liquor in the City of Scandia treats a transfer of a liquor license the
same as issuance of a new license. A complete liquor license application including proof of
insurance has been submitted and the required (pro -rated) license and investigation fees. The
application states that the business will continue to operate as a banquet hall with seating up to
350 people with a lounge/game room, bar area and patio.
The Washington County Sheriff's office conducted a background investigation of the applicants
on behalf of the city. The investigation found no negative information or criminal arrests that
would disqualify the applicants from holding a liquor license. The premises and the applicants
appear to meet the ordinance criteria for issuance of a license. The applicants will be in
attendance at the Council meeting.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Options:
Opportunity must be given to any person to be heard for or against the granting of the license.
The Council has discretion to either grant or deny the application. If the Council determines that
the license should be issued, the term will expire on December 31, 2015.
1) Approve the transfer of the On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Sunday On -Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License to new owners of The Scandia Creamery, Michael and
Rhonda Pape.
2) Do not approve the transfer of the On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Sunday On -
Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to new owners of The Scandia Creamery.
Recommendation:
Option 1.