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July S, 2014 <br />Page 4 of 7 <br />2. Public Hearing on the Application for an On Sale Liquor License — The Exchange <br />2. Public Hearing on <br />Food & Drink, 500 5th Avenue NW. Report No. 14 -179, <br />p <br />the Application for an <br />On Sale Liquor <br />License — The <br />City Manager Lotter indicated Public Safety Director Jacobson would be presenting this item to the Council. <br />Exchange Food & <br />Drink, 500 5`h Avenue <br />Public Safety rector Jacobson stated Scott Tilton of Exchange LLC doing business The <br />3' g g ness as <br />NW. Report No, 14- <br />Exchange Food and Drink at 500 5th Avenue NW has applied for an on sale liquor license. The <br />179, <br />requisite background check completed by Public Safety revealed no reason to deny this <br />request. This location is the former site of Our Bar and Grill, Glory Days Sports Bar and Grill, <br />and Mustang Tavern. City ordinances require a public hearing prior to the issuance of an <br />intoxicating liquor license. Notice was published in the City's designated newspaper and a <br />notice was posted at City Hall. Staff recommended approval of the on sale liquor license for <br />Scott Tilton for The Exchange Food and Drink. <br />Councilmember Jacobsen requested to hear from the applicant. Scott Tilton, Exchange Food <br />& Drink, introduced himself and his partners to the Council. He discussed his plans for the site <br />noting the food would be fresher, farm to table. He anticipated that this establishment would <br />be more of a restaurant that served drinks than a bar that served food. <br />Councilmember Burg wished Mr. Tilton all the best as New Brighton residents were in need of <br />a quality restaurant. <br />Mayor Jacobsen agreed. <br />Councilmember Strub questioned when the Exchange would be open for business. Mr. Tilton <br />hoped to have the restaurant open for business the first week in August. <br />Councilmember Burg encouraged Mr. Tilton to have a presence at Stockyard Days. <br />Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to open the <br />Public Hearing. <br />5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried <br />The Public Hearing was opened at 7:14 p.m. <br />Mayor Jacobsen asked for additional comments. <br />Chuck Malloy was pleased that a restaurant with quality food was coming to the City of New <br />Brighton. He believed that the seniors in the City would take advantage of this. <br />Motion by Councilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to close the <br />Public Hearing. <br />5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried <br />The Public Hearing was closed at 7:15 p.m. <br />Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt the Resolution <br />Granting an On Sale Liquor License to Mr. Scott Tilton for The Exchange Food and <br />Drink. <br />5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried <br />Council Business <br />1. Consideration of awarding bid for City Project 14 -1, 2014 Street Rehabilitation. <br />council easiness <br />1. Consideration of <br />Report No. 14 -180. <br />awarding bid for City <br />Project 14 -1, 2014 <br />