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July 8, 2014 Page 4 of? Public Hearing on the Application for an On Sale Liquor License -The Exchange 2. Public Hea ring on F d & D . k 500 5th A NW R N 14 179 the Application for an 2. 00 nn , venue. eport o. -. 0 S I L' n a e Iquor City Manager Lotter indicated Public Safety Director Jacobson would be presenting this item to the Council. Public Safety Director Jacobson stated Scott Tilton of Exchange LLC doing business as The Exchange Food and Drink at 500 5th Avenue NW has applied for an on sale liquor license. The requisite background check completed by Public Safety revealed no reason to deny this request. This location is the former site of Our Bar and Grill, Glory Days Sports Bar and Grill, and Mustang Tavern. City ordinances require a public hearing prior to the issuance of an intoxicating liquor license. Notice was published in the City's designated newspaper and a notice was posted at City Hall. Staff recommended approval of the on sale liquor license for Scott Tilton for The Exchange Food and Drink. Councilmember Jacobsen requested to hear from the applicant. Scott Tilton, Exchange Food & Drink, introduced himself and his partners to the Council. He discussed his plans for the site noting the food would be fresher, farm to table. He anticipated that this establishment would be more of a restaurant that served drinks than a bar that served food. Councilmember Burg wished Mr. Tilton all the best as New Brighton residents were in need of a quality restaurant. Mayor Jacobsen agreed. Councilmember Strub questioned when the Exchange would be open for business. Mr. Tilton hoped to have the restaurant open for business the first week in August. Councilmember Burg encouraged Mr. Tilton to have a presence at Stockyard Days. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to open the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carned The Public Hearing was opened at 7:14 p.m. Mayor Jacobsen asked for additional comments. Chuck Malloy was pleased that a restaurant with quality food was coming to the City of New Brighton . He believed that the seniors in the City would take advantage of this . Motion by Councilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to close the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carned The Public Hearing was closed at 7: 15 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt the Resolution Granting an On Sale Liquor License to Mr. Scott Tilton for The Exchange Food and Drink. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carned Council Business 1. Consideration of awarding bid for City Project 14-1, 2014 Street Rehabilitation. Report No. 14-180. License -The Exchange Food & Drink, 500 5th Avenu e NW . Report No. 14- 179 . Council Business I. Consideration of awarding bid for City Project 14-1 ,2014