Every application for a license under this chapter shall contain the following:
(A) Verification. Every application for a license shall be verified and filed with the City Clerk.
(B) General contents. In addition to the information required by the Department of Public Safety and the State Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the initial application shall also contain the further information required herein, as well as other information that the City Council may from time to time require.
(C) Nature of applicant. The application shall show whether the applicant is an individual person, corporation, partnership or other form of organization.
(D) Type of license. The application shall state the type of license the applicant seeks.
(E) Individual person. If the applicant is an individual person, the following information shall be required:
(1) True name, place and date of birth and street address of the applicant.
(2) Whether the applicant has ever used or been known by a name other than his true name and, if so, what was such name, and information concerning dates and places where used.
(3) The name of the business, if it is to be conducted under a designated name or style other than the full individual name of the applicant. In such case, a copy of the certification, as required by M.S. Ch. 333, certified by the Clerk of the District Court, shall be attached to the application.
(4) Whether the applicant is married or single. If married, the true name, place and date of birth and street address of the applicant's present spouse.
(5) Street addresses at which the applicant lived during the preceding five years.
(6) Kind, name and location of every business or occupation the applicant has been engaged in during the preceding five years.
(7) Names and addresses of the applicant's employers and partners, if any, for the preceding five years.
(8) Whether the applicant has ever been convicted of any felony, crime or violation of any ordinance, other than traffic. If so, the applicant shall furnish information as to the time, place and offense for which any such conviction was had.
(9) Whether the applicant or his spouse has ever engaged as an employee of or in operating a saloon, hotel, restaurant, cafe, tavern or other business of a similar nature. If so, the applicant shall furnish information as to time, place and length of time of such employment or operation.
(10) Whether the applicant has ever been in the military service. If so, the applicant shall, upon request, exhibit all discharges.
(11) The name of the manager or proprietor or other agent in charge of the premises to be licensed.
(F) Partnership. If the applicant is a partnership, the application shall include the name and address and all information concerning each partner, as is required of a single applicant in division (E) of this section. A managing partner, or partners, shall be designated. The interest of each partner in the business shall be disclosed. A true copy of the partnership agreement shall be submitted with the application. If the partnership is required to file a certificate as to trade name under the provisions of M.S. Ch. 333, a true copy of such certificate certified by the Clerk of the District Court shall be attached to the application.
(G) Corporation. If the applicant is a corporation or other association and is applying for an "on-sale" license, the following information shall be required:
(1) Name and, if incorporated, the state of incorporation.
(2) A true copy of the certificate of incorporation, articles of incorporation or association agreement and bylaws and, if a foreign corporation, a certificate of authority, as described in M.S. Ch. 303.
(3) The name of the manager or proprietor or other agent in charge of the premises to be licensed, giving all the information about such person as is required of a single applicant in division (E) of this section.
(4) A list of all persons who, singly or together with their spouse, or a parent, brother, sister or child of either of them, own or control any interest in such corporation or association, together with their addresses and all information as is required of a single applicant in division (E) of this section.
(H) Club. If an application for an on-sale liquor license is submitted by a club, the following information shall be submitted, in addition to that required by the Department of Public Safety and by the prior divisions of this section:
(1) The date the club was first organized and the place of such organization.
(2) The purpose for which the club was originally organized and for which it is now existing.
(3) The number of members.
(4) The name of the manager, proprietor or other person who shall be in charge of the licensed premises.
(5) A sworn statement by a responsible individual having personal knowledge of the facts shall be submitted with the application, verifying that the club meets all of the requirements of M.S. § 340A.101, Subd. 7.
(I) Legal description. The exact legal description of the premises to be licensed, together with a plot plan of the area showing dimensions, location of buildings, street access, parking facilities and the locations of and distances to the nearest church building and school grounds.
(J) Street address. The street number where the sale of intoxicating liquors is to be conducted and the rooms where liquor is to be sold or consumed. An applicant for an "on-sale" license shall submit a floor plan of the dining room, or dining rooms, which shall be opened to the public, shall show dimensions and shall indicate the number of persons intended to be served in each of such rooms, and where on the premises liquor will be sold. The application shall specifically describe the compact and contiguous premises within which liquor may be dispensed and consumed. The description may not include any parking lot or sidewalk.
(K) Federal permit. If a permit from the federal government is required by the laws of the United States, whether or not such a permit has been issued and, if so required, in what name issued and the nature of the permit.
(L) Financial interest. The names and addresses of all persons, other than the applicant, who have any financial interest in the business, buildings, premises, fixtures or stock in trade, the nature of such interest, the amount thereof and the terms for payment or other reimbursement. This information shall include, but not be limited to, any lessees, lessors, mortgagees, mortgagors, lenders, lienholders, trustees, trustors and persons who have cosigned notes or otherwise loaned, pledged or extended security for any indebtedness of the applicant.
(M) Plans. Whenever the application for an "on-sale" license to sell intoxicating liquor is for premises planned, under construction or ongoing substantial alteration, the application shall be accompanied by a set of preliminary plans showing the design of the proposed premises to be licensed.
(N) Value of fixtures. The value of the fixtures and structures, exclusive of the land, on the premises proposed to be licensed.
(O) References. The names, residences and business addresses of three persons of good moral character, not related to the applicant or financially interested in the premises or business to be licensed, who may be referred to as the applicant's character or, in any case where information is required of a manager, the manager's character.
(P) Taxes and other assessments. Whether or not all real estate and other taxes and assessments or other financial claims with respect to the business premises to be licensed have been paid and, if not paid, the years for which they are delinquent.
(Q) Release of information. A release authorizing the city to obtain all financial information that may be appropriate.
(R) Other information. Such other information as the City Council shall require. The requirements of this section and other sections of this chapter set forth minimum requirements, but the Council reserves that right to consider any and all other factors as to the qualifications of any applicant and the suitability of any location.
(S) Execution. If the application is by an individual person, it shall be signed and sworn to by such person; if by a corporation, by an officer thereof; if by a partnership, by all partners; or if by an unincorporated association, by the manager or managing officer thereof. If the applicant is a partnership, the application, license and bond (or insurance policy) shall be made and issued in the name of all partners.
(T) Bond. An application for a license need not be accompanied by a surety bond unless M.S. Ch. 340A requires same.
(U) Liability insurance. Prior to the issuance or renewal of a liquor license, the applicant shall file with the City Clerk evidence of financial responsibility. For purposes of the requirements of this section, evidence of financial responsibility shall be established by the applicant in the manner provided by M.S. Ch. 340 or any subsequent amendments thereto.
(V) Approval of security. The security offered under divisions (T) and (U) of this section shall be approved by the City Council and, in the case of applicants for "on-sale" and "on-sale wine" licenses, by the Department of Public Safety. Surety bonds and liability insurance policies shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Operation of a licensed business without having on file with the city the security under divisions (T) and (U) of this section is a cause for revocation of the license.
(Ord. 859, passed 5-25-2016; Am. Ord. passed 4-11-2018)