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Staff Report
Date of Meeting: April 20, 2021
To: City Council
From: Brenda Eklund, City Clerk
Re: Application for New On-Sale/Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License
Background:
On March 15, 2021, an application for a new On-Sale/Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License was
received in the Clerk’s office. Timothy Trochman is the new owner of the business formerly known as
Brookside Pub, located at 21050 Ozark Court. The new owner proposes to operate Thirsty Buffalo Saloon
as a bar and restaurant with an opening date of May 1, 2021.
In accordance with City of Scandia Code of Ordinances, Chapter 110.25, Hearing and Issuance for new
liquor license applications, the Council shall investigate all facts set out in the application and not
investigated in the preliminary or comprehensive background and financial investigations. Opportunity
shall be given to any person to be heard for or against the granting of the license. After the investigation
and hearing, the Council shall, in its sound discretion, grant or deny the application. No license shall
become effective until the proof of financial security has been approved by the Commissioner of Public
Safety.
Issue:
Should the City approve a new On-Sale/Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to Timothy Trochman
to operate Thirsty Buffalo Saloon?
Proposal:
A copy of the application is included with this report. The applicant currently holds a liquor license with
one other establishment: Thirsty Buffalo Saloon in Buffalo, MN.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted the required criminal and financial background
investigation of the business owner and found nothing that would disqualify the applicant from
obtaining or holding a new Minnesota liquor license should the City approve one.
The required Certificate of Liquor Liability naming the City of Scandia as the certificate holder has been
submitted by the applicant, to accompany their liquor license application being sent to the State. All
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other application requirements have been met, and the application appears to be in conformance with
the requirements of the City’s Code of Ordinances, Chapter 110: Alcohol.
Options: Upon conclusion of the public hearing and Council deliberation, the Council may:
1) Approve a new On-Sale/Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to Timothy Trochman to
operate Thirsty Buffalo Saloon at 21050 Ozark Court.
2) Deny a new On-Sale/Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to Timothy Trochman to operate
Thirsty Buffalo Saloon, with findings.
3) Table a decision for more information.
Recommendation:
Option 1.