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04-54Council FIle # �� ` Green Sheet # �� Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 3t 1 WHEREAS, the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection (LIEP) 2 initiated adverse action against the licenses held by Minnehaha Tavern, Inc. d/b/a Minnehaha 3 Tavern, for the premises located at 735 White Bear Avenue North in Saint Paul (I.icense ID#: 4 0016187) by Notice of Violation dated September 29, 2003, alleging a violation of Sale of 5 6 7 9 10 11 I2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ZS Alcohol to an Underage Person from May 22, 2003; and WHEREAS, the Licensee requested a hearing before an AdministraUve Law Judge on the allegation, which was scheduled for December 19, 2003; and WI-IEREAS, a second Notice of Violation dated December 9, 2003 was sent to Licensee alleging two sales of alcohol to underage person from July 12, 2003; and WHEREAS, Licensee and the Office of LIEP have agreed to a settlement of the adverse action which would involve Licensee admitting to the May 22, 2003 violation of Sale of Alcohol Yo an Underage Person and the City not pursuing the violations from July 12, 2003 and a recommendation for a fine of $1,000 and a ten day suspension of the licenses, with $500 of the fine suspended for a period of eighteen months on the condition that: 1) the remaining $500 of the fine be paid to the Office of L1EP within thirty days; 2) that the ten day suspension be served effective at 12:01 am. on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2004; and 3) that there be no other violations within the eighteen month period; and WHEREAS, the penalty recommendation is based upon this being a second violation within twelve months, and is acceptable to both the Licensee and the Office of LIEP and is a fair and reasonable disposition of the adverse actions now pending; now, therefore be it RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RESOLVED, that Minnehaha Tavern, Inc. d/b/a Minnehaha Tavern (License ID#: 0016187) is hereby ordered to pay a fine of $1,000 and to serve a ten day suspension of the licenses, with $500 of the fine suspended for a period of eighteen months on the condition that: 1) the remaining $500 of the fine be paid to the Office of LIEP within thirty days; 2) that the ten day suspension be served effective at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, January Zl, 2004 through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2004; and 3) that there be no other violations during the eighteen months. p�1-5�1 Requested by Department of: By: Form Approved by City Attox Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certified by Cow //.�/�tJJ'/_��.T� -.��. ..- / Secretary �l,�UO� s C� ' Mayor £or : �� o�- � � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � oepartmeouoificelcouncie LP - U��In�qon/En , �aon rrot CoMact Person 8 Phone: Ginger Palmer 266-8710 Must Be on Gouncil Agenda by (Date): Total # of Signature Date Irotiated: 31-DEG03 � Assign Number For Routing Order Green Sheet NO: 3009718 0 iceose/Ins 'oo/Environ Pro 1 ' Attome Gin erPalmer ��'.�'� 2 iceosellns ectioolEnv�ronPro D ar�en Director O��OQ �Q 3 or's Oftice Ma or/ isfaot 4 ounci 5 i Clerk Ciri C erk (Clip Ali Locations for Signature) Action Requested: Ordering that Minuehaha Tavem (License ID#0016187) pay a fine of $1,000 and serve a ten day suspension of the licenses with $SOC of the fine being suspended for a period of eighteen months, with conditions. itla6ons: Approve (A) ot R Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission Questions: 1. Has this person/firtn ever worked under a contract for this departmenY? Yes No 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city empioyee? Yes No 3. Does this personRirtn possess a skill not nortnally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No F�cplain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to 9reen sheet Initiating Problem, Issues, OppoRuniry (Who, What, When, Where, LVh�: Adverse action initiated by Norice of Violarion dated 9-29-03 alleging violarion of Sale of Alcohol to an Underage Person from 5-22-03. Licensee requested AL7 hearing for 12-19-03. Second Notice of Violarion dated 12-9-03 for same offense of two individuals on 7-12-03 Agreement reached between licensee and LIEP. Advanta5les If Approved: Council action necessary to impose a suspension and penaky for license violarions. Disadvanta5les If Approved: a9�'i,i��ig ,.�rnros'��YP;� Ls£?�,.`�3. Disadvantages If Not Approved: No penalty wouid be imposed for license violations. ToWI Amount of Transaction: Fundins� Source: F inancial Information: (Explain) CwURevenue Budgeted: Activiry Number: y 2 ,F � i.; � � ._ �' ' �� - � � � �; U�l CITY OF SA1NT PAUL Randy C. Ke11y, Mayar September 29, 2003 OFFIC� �F THE CITY ATTORNEY Manue7J. Cervnntu, CiryAtmrney Civil Division 400CiryHa11 Telephone:65f266-87I0 ISWutKelloggBlyd. Fauimife:65l298-56l9 Sain! Paul, hfinnesote 55701 NOTICE OF VIOLATION Owner/Manager Minnehaha Tavern 735 White Bear Avenue North Saint Paul, MN 55106 RE: All Licenses held by Minnehaha Tavern, Ina d!b(a Minnehaha Tavern, for the premises located at 735 White Beaz Avenue North in Saint Paul License ID #: 0016187 Dear Sir/Madam: The O�ce of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection (LIEP) has recommended adverse action against the license referenced above. The basis for the recommendation is as follows: On May 22, 2003, Saint Paul police officers stopped a vehicle being driven by Brian Miller, for suspected DWI. Mr. Miller, who was 20 years old, tested at a.15 alcohol concentration and said that he had been drinking at Minnehaha Tavern. He stated that the bartender served him without ever asking for identification. It is a violation of Minn. Stat. §340A.503 and Saint Paul Legislative Code §409.08(2)a. to sell or furnish alcohol to an underage person. If you do not dispute the above facts please send me a letter with a statement to that effect. The matter will then be scheduled for a hearing before the St. Paul City Council to determine what penaity, if any, to impose. You will have an opportunity to appear and speak on your own behalf, or to have someone appear there for you. The recommendation of the Office of LIEP will be for a ten day suspension of your licenses, with ei�ht of the days stayed for a period of eighteen months on the condition that you have no further violations in that time and that you pay a fine of $1,000.00. AA-ADA-EEO Employer Oy-5�1 Page 2 Minnehaha Tavern September 29, 2003 On the other hand, if you wish to dispute the above facts, I will schedule an evidentiary hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). If you wish to have such a hearin�, please send me a letter stating that you aze contestin� the facts. You will then be sent a"Notice of Hearing," so you will know when and where to appeaz, and what the basis for the hearing �vill be. In either case, please let me know in writing no later than Friday, October 10, 2003, how you would like to proceed. If I have not heard from you by that date, I will assume that you are not contesting the facts. The matter will then be scheduled for the St. Paul City Council and �vill be placed on the Consent Agenda during which no public discussion is allowed and the recommended penalty will be imposed. If you have any questions, feel free to call me or have your attomey call me at 266-8710. Sincerely, i � 'i/ ,�,w� �. �...Q-� Virgini�. Palmer Assistant City Attomey cc: Christine Rozek, Deputy Director of LIEP Chuck Repke, Community Organizer, Dist. 2 Community Council, 1961 Sherwood Ave., St. Paul, MN 55119-3230 AA-ADA-EEO Employer 0►-�,-5� STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUN'fY OF RAMSEY ) AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIL JOANNE G. CLEMENTS, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that on September 29, 2003, served the attached NOTICE OF VIOLATTON placing a true and correct copy thereof in an envelope addressed as follows: Owner/Manager Minnehaha Tavern 735 White Beaz Avenue No. St. Paul, MN. 55106 (which is the last known address of said person) depositing the same, with postage prepaid, in the United States mails at St. Paul, Minnesota. Subscribed and swom to before me this 29`� day of �tember, 200� Notary Public °"cT:R p, Rpy�tG6(7r�,i�` FIC'.4R` PtiSLli . §f�A;Nr 80TA n.4. �vA,i ;%iC$:�R f:Y.�'� .,, , _ Z�vS License Group Comments Text Licensee: MINNEHAHATAVERNINC �BA� MINNEHAHATAVERN L�� 0016187 OSI23I2003 �� 05/23l2003 To CAO for review for possible adverse acfion. CAR 05/22/2003 CN 03100047 reports possible violation of sale to a minor. CAR04@8/2003 5500_00 rcrA fw after-hour liquor violation. AMW 04/08Y2003 Sent Fine letter ($500 due 4f25/03j. LAB 03/26/2003 CF# 03300 resolwes that Gcensee must pay 5500 fine for After Hours Saies Volation. CMK. 03/20l2003 Letter sent by owner to council members indiwdng that a reduced penalty is in order. Letter was not sent to LIEP or CAO until after the councii hearing where the full penalty was imposed. CAR 03(12l2003 Notice of Cound4 Ftearing 03Y162003 at 5:3U pm. CMK. 02I20I2003 Notice of Violation letter sent for bartender drinking a beer after hours. Adveise acfion against On-Sale L'puor License recommended. CMK. 02l172003 To CAO for preview of report and passible adverse action. CAR 0210 8 /2 0 0 3 CN 03024219 received indicating after hours consumptionlviolation of bar closing haurs. CAR04/25/2002 2002-7% Liquor Discount appfied to 2nd half. LAB � 04/03l2002 Sent congratula6ons letter for passing alcohol compliance on 03/07/2002. SS . 03/07/2002. Passed DPS alcohol compliance citeck conducted by SPPD. SS 01I31/2002 W 11 have renewai in by 2I4102. KS - 1022l2001 ChecK received $1,802.00 in payment for NSF Check. Called Heritage 8ank to veriTy for fund availability. Funds are available. KS ok to process right away. W e will inwice for add'I payments due. kslcaa � . 09/25/2001 NSF check #5461 recd for $1,802_00. Total amount due is $1,817.00. ES 08/07/2001 2001-7% liquor Discount applied to 2nd half. LAB 04/27/2002 Alcohol awareness training completed. CAR - 03/20/2001 Warning letter sent for failed alcohol compliance check. Training due by 04/27/2007.JL 03I10/2001 Pailed DPS alcohot compliance check. No CN number given. Firsl failure, waming wili be sent. Given to 04/20/2001 to take alcohol awareness training. CAR . 03/Ot/2001 Fees paid. CAR Otl3t/2001 Licensee asked for eMension to pay license fee nead month, per Kris Schweinler she gave him until 02/ZS/2001 to pay $3,043.00 without a penalty. KRO 05(31I2000 Congratulatians 4etter sent For passfng atcohot comptiance check. SS 05/10/2000 Passed U of M atcohol compliance check conducted 6y VicelPOlyaklRamstad. SS 04l07/2000 License fees paid. CAR 04/04/2000 Notice of Violation fram CAO for failure to pay license fees. Given to 0 4/1 712 0 0 0 to pay. CAR 04f03/2000 To CAO for adverse action. CAR 3J30/2000 Renweal not in for 1/31/2000. Fees due are $3043.00. Licensee did ask for an eMension, so $606 late fees will be waived. CAR 11/02/1999 Paid delinquentfees. CAR 10/29/1999 Remailed delinquent letter tlue to typing ercor / 2nd half due 11/Otl7999, amt due $2,520.00. JL � 10/26/1999 Delinquent letter mailed 2nd half due - amount due $2,520.00. JL 70/01 /1999 LeR message for John Cotroneo on business phone (works for Dino Guerin). Told him that we did not get payment and asked him to have it in by Monday 70/04/t999. Amount due is $2520. CAR OSl04/1999 Secontl haif due date extended to 8/31/1999. OK per CAR, cam 02/10/1999 Passed alcohoi compliance check; no "unofficial" waming. DL 00/00/1997 Seven% discount on liquor fee apptied to second 12-Lap•Lic . 02/11/t997 Given to 02/28/1997 to renew licenses per request of Mark Mauer. Car t0/17/1996 $2100.00 coliected for second haif payment. Ks is collecting $210.00 late fee. 07/00/7996 Per Dino Guerin - one month extension for payment of second half liguor. (Add penaity after one month). 04l15l1996 $299.00 penalty forgiven per C. Rozek-Lap 07/31/1995 Thirty day e�ctension for payment of second haif liquor license per Frank Staffenson. Total second half liquor due $1,806 ($2,100-$294 alcohol awareness 7%). 10/16/1987 Refund issued for diBerence in on sale IiqUOr fee 2081 Vs 2082 (B To C) P.V. V160-0231 70 seats OS/05/1987. 05/21/1986 Public Hearing on application for gambling location. License approved CF 86-648 d`�- `y� aaaess uarax Icaiecc I uce�e I Ca�a � �icensee Neme Q94 M6IAHATAYEAI SelesT�kk � S�9 �. 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Cervnn(u, CityAttorney Civil Divisiort 400 Ciry Hal1 !S West Ke[logg Blvd Saint Paul, Minnuota 55102 Te[ephone: 651 266-8J10 Fatsimile: 651298-5619 NOTICE OF HEARING Owner/Manager Minnehaha Tavern 735 White Bear Avenue North Saint Paul, MN 55106 RE: All Licenses held by Minnehaha Tavern, Inc. d/b/a/ Minnehaha Tavem, for the premises located at 735 White Bear Avenue North in Saint Paul License ID #: 0016187 Dear Sir/Madam: Please take notice that a hearing will be held at the following time, date and place concerning ail licenses for the premises identified above: Date: Friday, December 19, 2003 Time: 9:30 a.m. Place: Room 42 St. Paul City Hall 15 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN. 55102 The hearing will be presided over by an Administrative Law Judge from the State of Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings: P3ame: George A. Beck Office of Administrative Hearings 100 Washington Square, Suite 1700 Minneapolis, MN. 55401 Telephone: 612-341-7601 The Council of the City of Saint Paul has the authority to provide for hearings conceming licensed premises and for adverse action against such licenses, under Chapter 310, including sections 310.05 AA-ADA-EEO Employer �,-`.�� and 310.06, of the Saint Paul L.egislative Code. In the case of licenses for intoxicating and non- intoxicating liquor, authority is also conveyed by Minnesota Statutes section 340A.415. Adverse action may include revocation, suspension, fines and other penalties or conditions. Evidence will be presented to the judge which may lead to adverse action against all the licenses you hold at the above premises as follows: On May 22, 2003, Saint Paul police officers stopped a vehicle being driven by Brian Miller, for suspected DWI. Mr. Miller, who was 20 years old, tested at a.15 alcohol concentration and said that he had been drinking at Minnehaha Tavern. He stated that the bartender served him without ever asking for identification. Itis aviolation ofMinn. Stat. §340A.503 and Saint Paul Legislative Code §409.08(2)a to sell or furnish alcohol to an underage person. You have the right to be represented by an attorney before and during the hearing or you can represent yoursel£ You may also have a person of your choice represent you, to the extent not prohibited as unauthorized practice of law. . The hearin� will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes sections 14.57 to 14.62 and such parts of the procedures under section 310.05 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code as may be applicable. At the hearing, the Administrative Law Judge will have all parties identify themselves for the record. The City will then present its witnesses and evidence, each of whom the licensee or att6mey may cross-examine. The licensee may then offer in rebuttal any witnesses or evidence it may wish to present, each of whom the City's attorney may cross-examine. The Administrative Law Judge may in addition heaz relevant and material testimony from persons not presented as witnesses by either party who have a substantial interest in the outcome of the proceeding; for example, the owners or occupants of property located in close proximity to the licensed premises may have substantial interest in the outcome of the proceeding. Conciuding azguments may be made by the parties. Foilowing the hearing, the Judge will prepare Findin�s of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and a specific recommendation for action to be taken by the City Council. You should bring to the hearing all documents, records and witnesses you will or may need to support your position. Subpoenas may be available to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents in conformity with Minnesota Rules, part 1400.7000. If you think that this matter can be resolved or settled without a formal hearing, please contact or have your attorney contact the undersigned. If a stipulation or agreement can be reached as to the facts, that stipulation will be presented to the Administrative Law Judge for incorporation into his or her recommendation for Council action. If you fail to appear at the hearing, your ability to challenge the allegations will be forfeited and the allegations against you which have been stated earlier in this notice may be taken as true. If non- public data is received into evidence at the hearing, it may become public unless objection is made and relief requested under Minnesota Statutes, Section 14.60, subdivision 2. Notice of Hearing - Page 2 O�l -� If you have any questions, you can call me at 266-8710. Very truly yours, �'J�Lu��.� Virginia D. Palmer Assistant City Attorney cc: Diane Nordstrom, Office of Administrative Hearings,100 Washington Squaze, Suite 1700, Mpls, MN 55401 Assistant Council Secretary, 310 City Hall Christine Rozek, Deputy Director of LIEP ChuckRepke, CommunityOrganizer, Dist. 2 CommunityCouncii,1961 Sherwood Ave., St. Paul, MN 55119-3230. r r Notice of Aearing -; Page 3 0�.-5� STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COiJNTY OF RAMSEY ) AF'F'IDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIL JOANNE G. CI.EMEN'I'S, being first duly swom, deposes and says that on December 9, 2003, served the attached NOTICE OF HEARING by placing a true and correct copy thereof in an envelope addressed as follows: Owner/Manager Minnehaha Tavem 735 White Bear Avenue North St. Paul, MN. 55106 (which is the last known address of said person) United States mails at St. Paul, Minnesota. same, with postage prepaid, in the G. Subscribed and swom to before me this 9th day of December, 2003. i'��,� �� - ��a� � Notary Public � � ��' • RITA ,L9. 608SARD '� '�.�, ypTti2YWSLIC-?AINNESOTA �,.. � MY GOMA".ISSION cX?Ir2ES .lAi!. 37. 2t�5 CITY OF SAINT PAUL Randy G Kelly, Mayor December 9, 2003 Owner/Manager Minnehaha Tavern 735 White Bear Avenue North Saint Paul, MN 55106 ��,-5� OFFICE OF Tf� CITY ATTORNEY Manuell Cervantes, CiryAtmmey CivilDivision 400 Ciry Ha[l Tefephone: 651 266-87/0 15 West Ke[logg Blyd. Facsimile: 651298-56I9 Saint P¢u(, Minnesota 55102 NOTICE OF VIOLATION RE: All Licenses held by Minnehaha Tavem, Inc. dJbia Minnehaha Tavem, for the premises located at 735 White Bear Avenue North in Saint Paul License ID #: 0016187 Dear Sir/Madam: The Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection (LIEP) has recommended adverse action against the license referenced above. The basis for the recommendation is as follows: On July 12, 2003, 5aint Paul police officers were in the area of Minnehaha and White Bear, and observed a crowd letting out of Minnehaha Tavern. Two young women attracted the officers' attention as they left the bar and stepped into a car, as they appeared to be quite young. A.fter speaking to the two individuals, officers identified them as Katie Klett,l9 years of age, and Kristi Boudreau,l8 years of age. Both had been drinking, and both stated that they were allowed to enter the bar and order alcohol without being asked for an id. It is a violation of Minn. Stat. §340A.503 and Saint Paul Legislative Code §499.08(2)a. to sell or furnish alcohol to an underage person. If you do not dispute the above facts please send me, a letter with a statement to that effect. The matter will then be scheduled for a hearing before the St. Pau] City Counci] to deternune what penalty, if any, to impose. You will have an opportunity to appeaz and speak on your own behalf, or to have someone appear there for you. AA-ADA-EEO Employer Minnehaha Tavern December 9, 2003 Page 2 On the other hand, if you wish to dispute the above facts, I will schedule an evidentiary hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). If you wish to have such a hearing, please send me a letter stating that you are contesting the facts. You will then be sent a"Notice of Hearing," so you will know when and where to appear, and what the basis for the hearing will be. You currently have a hearing scheduled before an ALJ, and if you wish to have these matters consolidated you may do so. It may, however, result in a delay in the hearing as we need to insure that witnesses would be available to testify. In either case, please let me know in writing no later than Monday, December 15, 2003, how you would like to proceed. If I have not heard from you by that date, I will assume that you are not contesting the facts. The matter will then be scheduled for the hearing before the St. Paul City Council. If you have any questions, feel free to call me or have your attorney call me at 266-8710. Sincerely, , ��, ' ' ,'z�? �l� , c.��.�2 �. ✓ J Virginia D. Palmer Assistant City Attomey cc: Christine Rozek, Deputy Director of LIEP District 2 Community Council , 1961 Sherwood Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55119 o�-� pA-ADA-EEO Employer 0�-5�1 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIL COUNTY OF RAMSEY ) 70ANNE G. CL,EMENTS, being first duly swom, deposes and says that on December 9, 2003, served the attached NOTICE OF VIOLATION by placing a true and conect copy thereof in an envelope addressed as follows: Owner/Manager Minnehaha Tavern 735 White Bear Avenue North St. Paul, MN. 55106 (which is the last known address of said person) depositing the same, with postage prepaid, in the United States mails at St. Paul, Minnesota. ^ �_�;��. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of December, 2003. ! ,i� i'// - �G�:��iL s/\ Notary Public .�. - - -- -.,..,a.�....r : * ,( " ` • tar;� tis. aossaRo '� q.�. NOTARYPUBLIC-MINtvESOTA �.�,,- MYCOM>�?�SSION + EXPIRfSJA.=�.3�.2G05 S.icense Group Comments Text Licensee: MINNEHAHATAVERNINC DHA: MINNEHAHATAVERN lrcense #: 0016187 O�t-5� OB/OS/20D3 0&OSYL003 CN 03144615 to CAO for possible adverse action. CAR �7l30/2o0.3 Received mmplaini of possi6la sate to imderage. To CAO for �eview and SPPD for a possble compGance check. CAR 07/12I2003 CN 03144615 indicated txro underage felarnes xrere served at llie bar. CAR OS/23/2003 To CAO for review for possible adverse action. CAR OS/22/2003 CN IXi100047 reports possibie violation of sale to a minor. CAR 04J28/2003 $500.00 ravd for aftervhour liquor violation. AMW 04/08YL003 Sent Fne letter ($500 due 4/25l03). lA6 03/26/2003 CF# 03-300 resolves ttiat licensee must pay $500 fine for After Hours Sales Ydation. CMK 03120/2003 Letter sent by owner to counal members indipting that a reduced penalty is in ordec Letter was not seM to LIEP or CAO untii after ffie councit hearing where the full penalry was imposed. CAR 03/72/2003 Notice of Counal Hearing 03/26/2003 at 5.'.i0 pm. CMK. 02/20l2003 Notice of Volation letter sent for bartender drinking a beer after hours. Adverse action against OnSale Liquor License recommended. CMK. 02/77/2003 To CAO for preview of report and possible adverse action. CAR 02/08/2003 CN 03024279 received indica8ng after hours consumption/violation of bar dosing hours. CAR 04/25/2002 2002-7% Liquor Discount applied to 2nd half. LAB 04/03/2002 Sent congratulations letter for passing alcohol compilance on 03/07/2002. SS 03/07/2002. � Passed DPS alcohol cOmpliance check conducted by SPPD. SS 07/31/2002 Will have ranewal in by?JMO2. KS 10/22/2007 Check received $7,802.00 in payment for NSF Check Called Heritage Bank to verity for tund availability. Punds are avaifable. KS ok to process right away. We wiil invoice for add'I paymenb due. ks/caa " . 09/252007 NSF check Ii5467 recd for $1,802.00. Totai arnount due is $1,877.00. ES 08/07/2001 2001-7% Liquor Discount appGed to 2nd half. lA8 04/27/2002 Aicohol awareness training completad. CAR � 03/20/2001 W aming ietter sent for failed aicohol compiiance check. Training due by 04/27/2001.JL 03/10/2001 Failed DPS alcohol compliance check. No CN number given. First tailure, waming will be sent. Given to 04/20/2001 to take alcohol awareness training. CAR 03/Ot/2001 Fees paid. CAR 01/37/2001 Licensee asked for extension to pay license fee next monfh, per Kris Schweinler she gave him until 02/28/2001 to pay $3,043.00 without a penalry. KRD OSl31/2000 CongratulaGons letter sent for passing alcohol compliance check. SS 05f102000 Passed U of M a{cohol compliance cfieck Conducted by �celPOiyaklRamstad. SS - 04/07/2000 License fees paid. CAR 04/04/2000 Notice of Violation from CAO for failure to pay license fees. Given to 04/17/2000 to pay. CAR • 04/0.?�2000 To CAO for adverse action. CAR 3/30/2000 Renweal not in for 1/37/2000. Fees due are $3043.00. Licensee did ask for an extension, so $606 late fees wiil be weived. CAR 11/02/1999 Paid delinquent taes. CAR 10/29/1999 Fiemailed delinquent letter due to ryping error/ 2nd half due 11/01/7999, amt due $2,520.00. JL 10/26l1999 Detinquent lat[er mailed 2nd half due - amount due $2,520.00. JL 10/01/1999 Left message for John Cotroneo on business phone (works for Dino Guerin). Told him that we did not get payment and asked him to have it in by Monday 70/04/1999. Amount due is $2520. CAR OS/04l7999 Second half due date extended to 8l31/1999. OK per CAR. carn 02M0/1999 Passed alcohol compliance check; no'unoifidal' waming. DL OWON1997 Seven discount on liquor fee applied to second 1/2-Lap-ttc 02/17/1997 Given to 02/28/1997 to renew licenses per request of Mark Mauer. Car 10/17/1996 $2100.00 coilected for second half paymeM. Ks is collecfing $210.00 late fee. 07/00/1996 Per Dino Guerin - one month e#ension for payment of second half liquor. (Add penaity after one month). 04/15/7996 $299.00 penalty forgiven per C. Rozek-Lap 07/37/7995 Thirty day extension for payment of second half liquor license per Frank Staffenson. Total second half liquor due $1,806 ($2,100-$294 alcohol awareness 7%). 70/16f1987 Refund issued for difference in on sale IiqUor fee 2081 Vs 2082 (B To C) P.V. V160-0231 70 seats OS/OS/1987. OS/21/1986 Pu61ic Hearing on application for gambiing lacation. License approved CF 8G648 o�t-5� py, � - - -- - � �—��-��_� _�-_:�_::�� ; �� ;A��i �� ;,�,�� - -- i ; �,�r _ „� - a„� �- `� :m.�,a � ux: r— i�c.«wca ; � vau � auan � � � � . ., s �� i �aortomrs«w � piGCUUrc3 � ToGA �. jLtmsea TR�8dVP1C _ _ _ _ Limnsee � , D9A —_ TavBt� �� bapmibb (y 1,-5� Saint Paul Police Department New RMS � ORIGINAL OFFENSE / INCIDENT REPORT 0�-1-5y Page � of 5 CompiainY Number Raference C.M Date and Time of RepoR 03144615 07/12/2003 01:24 Pnmary offense LIQUOR �AW-MINOR CONSUMING " Primary Reporting Qfficer. mg�gw tOfOntO Name af locationlbusineu: - Primarysquad: 340 �a� �%�+dent HAZEL ST N MINNEHAHA Secondaryreportingolficer. MARK NELSON ST PAUL MN 55106 aaaro��q ot�cer. tina mcnamara Disvicr. Eastem Site: Date & tlme of occurence: 07l1212003 01:24 �0 07/12/2003 0124 secondaryoNer,se: LIQUOR LAW-MINOR CONSUMING Anestmade9 Yes Attempf Only NO Appears to be Gang Related No Police�cerAssaukedorin%ured rJp PoliceONfcertlssistedSuicide No ARRESTS Cited Name KqTIE KLETT eooking date 07/12/2003 Booking dme 01:30 Booking # Wairant number Wananttype Cited Name KRISTA BOUDREAU Booking date 07/12/2003 Booking nme 0130 800king # Wairant number Warrant type Date & time of anest: 07/1212p03 01:30 Anest made on view.• Yes Anest made on warrant or previous CN.• NO OdginaSngagency SPPD Chaige/CitaGOnBailAmount UNDER 21 DRIVE AFTER CONSUME Oate & time of arrest• 07/12/2003 01:36 Arrest made on view: Yes Arrest made on warrant or previous CN: No Originatlngagency SPPD Charye/CitationBailAmaunt UNDERAGE CONSUMPTIOW #903- LIEP CQPY A � - :,r�. nwvacy Restrictions pp Y N inr e c . ta Statute 13.82 � Saint Paul Police Department New RMS ORIGINAL OFFENSE / INCIDEI�T REPORT Page ��+�� Complaint Num6er Reference C.N. Date and Time of Report 03144615 07/12/2003 01:24 primary oNense LIQUOR LAW-MINOR CONSUMING NAMES KRISTA LENA BOUDREAU 11645 STINSON AV CHtSAGO GITY MN 55013 Nlelmames orAllases Detalls Phones Employment sezFemale Home ( � _ Occupatron Race W hite Work ( � - - Hispanic NO ooe 08/O5/1984 Age � g from to Build License State MN Physlea/ Descdptlon us No n No Height $6 to Weigbt �25 to Teeth Sldn Eye Colo� Cel/ � � _ �nployer F� ( ) - fdentiflcatlon Contact ( � - SSN: _ _ Pager O- License or l�� g360478506613 KATIE NOEL KLEfT 2811 HELEN ST N NORTH ST. PAUL MN 55109 Pager ( ) Hai� Color Hair Type Nicknames or Allases De S� Female Race W hite Hispanic NO ooe12/19/1983 Age � g from Phones Emp/o Home ( � . Occupation Work � � . � ( > . _ Employer to F� ( ) � Iden�cadon Contact ( � _ . SSN: _ _ HairLength FaGa! Hair licenseo�IDp K430461636962 L�P co�r�-.�� a S��a MN P°+ n. "��cV Restrictions Annlv - o� -sa Saint Paul Police Department NewRMS Paga 3 of5 ORIGINAL OFFENSE / INCIDENT REPORT Comp/aint Number Referexe C.N. Oate and Time of RepoK 03144615 07/12/2003 01:24 Primary oNense LIQUOR LAW-MINOR CONSUMING PhysldlDesuipBon us No n.femc No Height 5g to Weight � 50 � TeeUi Sm7d Skin Eye Color Hair Length Facial Hair Hair Calor Hai� Type CRIME SCENE DESCRIPTORS Crime Seene Proca.ssed No Type Descripfion Method & Point of Entry Face used (�p PoirR of eirtry Mefhod Hid /nside NO SOLVABILITY FACTORS Suspect can be IdenUfied Y8S Pnoros ra�cen No EvidenceTumedln No Lab Biological Analysis No NarcoHcAna/ysis No Lab Comments BY POLICE StolenPropertyTiaceable No PropairyTumedln No Fngsrpnnts Taken No Items -r'ingerydnted NO L�P COPY �ons App Data Pr.vacy Restri Nc�ne��ta Statute 13•R2 .R �a,c, ,�:-' oci�_ E Complffint Number 03144615 Primary offerise . 0�-5�1� Saint Paul Police Department NewRMS Page 4 or5 ORIGiNAL OFFENSE / INCIDENT REPORT Refwence C.N. Date and Tme of faeport 07/12/2003 01:24 LIQUOR LAW-M INOR CONSUMING VENICLE INFORMATtON (information Onty) Registeredowner KATIE KLEIT Status Status rowed No owner {(qTIE KLETT Srolen Method Loek status Keys in vehicle No DescripBon Llcense no. FYS535 Srate MN Year 7/2004 V.1.N. Ma�re Plymouth rofove� 4DR Year rYae Sedan ��o� Maroon Doors q Transmission Shift PasiBon NARRATIVE WHILE ON TOUR, SQUAD 340 (TORONTOMELSON) WERE IN THE AREA OF MINNEHAHA AND WHITE BEAR. AT APPROXIMATELY 0120 HRS, WE NOTICED THAT THE CROWD AT THE MINNEHAHA TAVERN WAS LETTING OUT. WE SAW TWO W/FS EXIT THE REAR DOOR (WEST DOOR) OF THE TAVERN AND ENTER A MAROON PLYMOUTH 4DR, MN LICENSE FYS-535. BOTH OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE HAD A YOUTHFUL APPEARANCE. WE PULLED IN BEH(ND THE PLYMOUTH AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR LICENSE PLATE LIGHT OF THE VEHICLE WAS NOT WORKING, AND DID NOT ILLUMINATE THE NUMBERS AND LETTERS ON THE LICENSE PLATE AS IS REQUIRED BY LAW. WE RAN THE LICENSE PLATE ON OUR SQUAD COMPUTER AND LEARNED THAT THE R/O WAS A 19 YEAR OLD FEMALE MATCHING THE DESCRIPTION OF THE WOMAN WE SAW EXIT THE BAR AND GET INTO THE VEHICLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. WE STOPPED THE VEHICLE AT HAZEL AND MINNEHAHA. OFC. NELSON APPROACHED THE VEHICLE AS THE CONTACT OFFICER ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. WHILE IDENTIFYING THE DRIVER HE DETECTED THE ODOR OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMING FROM HER BREATH DURING ROUTINE TRAFFIC STOP CONVERSATION. WHEN ASKED IF SHE HAD BEEN DRINKING, SHE REPLIED, "YEAH, I'VE HAD A COUPLE." THE DRIVER WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE R/O OF THE VEHICLE, KATIE NOEL KLETT (12/19/83, 19 YOA, 2811 N. HELEN ST., NORTH ST. PAUL, MN 55i09). WHEN ASKED WHERE BFiE, WAS DRINKfNG, SHE SAID SHE HAD CONSUMED TWO BUD LIGHT BEERS AT THE MINNEHAHA�TAVERN.=.WHEN ASKED WHAT USED.FOR IDENTIFICATION TO GET� INTO THE BAR,'OR-GET DRINKS FROM THE BAR, SHE SAIDi'NOTHING,-YOU_DON'T-NEED ID THEREz EVERYONEKNOWS THATS THE PLACE TO GO IF YOU WANT_T.O DRINK AND YOUR NOT-OLD� ENOUGti.'� S�iE SAID SHE KNEW THE BARTENDER WORKING TONIGHT ONLY AS °WOODY," BUT SAID HE WAS THE ONE WHO SHE WAS ORDERING THE BEER FROM, AND HE DID NOT ID HER EITHER TIME. SHE ALSO TOLD US THAT THERE WAS NO ONE WORKfN �1�0 GETTINGINj THE BAR WAS ALSO NOT AN ISSUE. i L�� 'tOris �''PY� t � nrvacY R�'� R2 WHILE AT THE VEHICLE I SPOKE TO THE PASSENGER, IDENT�D �I�� 1/�'BbUDREAU (8/5/84, 18 YOA, 11645 STINSON AVE., CHISAGO CITY, MN 5501 �V�LE SPEAKING TO HER, I ALSO NOTICED THE SMELL OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMING FROM HER BREATH. i ASKED HER IF SHE HAD BEEN DRINKING, AND SHE SAID THAT SHE HAD CONSUMED A BEER. WHEN 1 ASKED HER _.� PAr;� �. ��u�_ t Complaint Num6er 03144615 New RMS Page - s of 5�� Saint Paul Police Department ORIGINAL OFFENSE / INCIDENT REPORT Reference C.N. Date and Time of Report 07/12/2003 01:24 P�,na,j• oaen5e LIQUO LA CONSUMING WHERE SHE HAD DRANK THE BEER, SHE SAID °AT THE MINNEHAHA TAVERN.° I ASKED HER HOW IF SHE'S ONLY 18 YEARS OLD, SHE COULD GET A DRINK FROM THE BAR. SHE SAID °LOOK, YOU GUYS AREN'T STUPID, YOU PROBABLY ALREADY KNOW THAT IF YOUR UNDERAGE, THE TAVERN IS THE PLACE TO GO TO DRINK, BECAUSE THEY DON'T ID YOU THERE.° SHE TOLD ME THAT WHEN SHE WALKED IN, SHE WENT UP TO THE BAR AND ORDERED A BUD LIGHT, AND WAS SERVED BY THE BARTENDER SHE ONLY KNEW AS °WOODY" WITHOUT HAVING TO SNOW ID. SQUAD 364 (TESSMER) ASStSTED US BY HAVING KLETT AND BOUDREAU TAKE A PBT TEST. OFFICER TESSMER'S PBT WAS LAST CALIBRATED ON 6/13/2003, AND IS SER #003724. KLETT, THE DRIVER, BLEW A PBT RESULT OF .046, AND THE PASSENGER, BOUDREAU BLEW A RESULT OF .035. KLETT WAS THEN ISSUED CITATION #903-672369 FOR UNDER 21 DRIVE AFTER CONSUMING ALCOHOL (MN STATUE 169A.33), AND BOUDREAU WAS ISSU�D CITATION #903-686021 FOR MINOR CONSUMPTION (MN STATUE 340A.503-1A2). THEY WERE BOTH TAGGED AND RELEASED ON SCENE AFfER BEING IDENTIFIED WITH VALID MN PICTURE ID'8. FORWARD A COPY OF THIS REPORT TO LIEP. PUBLIC NARRATIVE TRAFFIC ARREST, DRIVER UNDER 21 CONSUMED ALCOHOL BEFORE DRIVING. PAS�ENGER ALSO TAGGED FOR UtVDERAGE COfVSUMPTtON. LIEP COPY Dat.=_ ?'^ vacy Restrictions Apply Ahin*-e� �ta Statute 1�.R2 Please distribute to: LIEP _CHF _Hom �Rob _Juv _Oper _PSC _Lab _Sex _D/C _Burg Theft _Prop _CAU _F8F _CO _Rptr _Vice _Narco �SIU _T&A _Other _Rec _Auto Team _DAO