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Presented By
Referred To
Council File # �� ` U �
Green Sheet # �U3� _ \
Committee: Date
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RESOLVED, that the Licensee, Merlin Richardson d(b!a Mike's Downtown Standazd
(License ID No. 88537), located at 542 Robert Street North in Saint Paul is hereby ordered to
pay a fine of $200.00 for the violarion of the sale of tobacco or tobacco products to a minor.
Said fine sha11 be paid to the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection
within thirty (30) days of the adoprion of this resolufion by the Council and signature by the
Mayor.
This resolution and the action of the Council in ttus matter aze based upon the facts
contained in the Notice of Violation letter to the licensee, the compliance report, and such
azguments as may have been presented to the Council at the public hearing. The facts were not
contested by the licensee.
Requested by Department of:
Adopted by Council: Date� �_C ��Q �
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Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
By: �_�—,_ (V�1 � �_ -
Approved by Mayor: Date 2/Z. �
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Form Approved by City Att�y
By: (/C/IQ,ennttiL_�LJ `-' d-�irv�
Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
By:
G'l—�a�2
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DEPAFlTMENTAFFlCE/COUNCIL DATE INRIATEO � v v ••
Office of LIEP va2r4� GREEN SHEE
CONiAGT PERSON & PHONE MITIAIJDATE INffIAL/DATE
� DEPARTMENi DIflECiOR O C1TY CAUNCiI
Christine Rozek, 266-9108 N Y FOR � CRYATTORNEY � CRY CI.ERK
MUST BE ON COUNqL AGENOA BY (DAT� q0Ui1NG � BUDGET DIRECfOR � FlN. $ MGT. SERVICES Olq.
Feb 5 199'7 Public heaiin o"oEp O�qVOR (OR ASSISTANn �
70TAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
ACTION REOUESTED:
Concerning adverse action against licenses held by Merlin Richardson, DBA Mike's Downtown Standard, located at
542 Robert Sueet North. (LTncontested)
RECOMMENDAiIONS: npprove (n) or qeject (R) pERSONAI SERVIGE CONTRACTS MUST ANSW ER TNE FOLIOWING OUESTfONS:
_ PLANNINCa CAMMISSION ._ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �� Hes this per5on/fifln ever workBd under a COnV2Ct tof this tlePartmen[?
_ CIB CoMMITfEE _ YES NO
_ STAFF 2. Has this personlfirm ever been a city employee?
— YES NO
� DIS7aICiCOURT _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normall sessetl
y pos by any curreM city employeel
SUPPORTS WHICN COUNCIL O&IECTIVE? YES NO
Explain nll yes answers on separate shaet antl attacfi to green Sheet
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iINANCIAL INFORHiATION. (E%PLAIN)
OFFICE OF TI-IE CITY ATTORNEY
Timorhy B Mars, Gry Atrorney �`�`��
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL Civil Drvision
Norm Cakman, Mayar 400 Ciry Ha71 Telephone; 61? 266-8710
l5 Wut Ke7logg Blvd Facsnnile: 6l2 298-5619
Sa'vn Paul, M'mnesam 55102
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NOTZCS OF COIINCIL HEARING � t�; -� �,�n�
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Merlin Richardson
Mike`s Downtown Standard
542 Robert Street North
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
RE: Cigarette license held by Merlin Richardson d/b/a Mike's
Downton Standard for the premises located at 542 Robert
Street North Avenue in St. Paul
License ID No. 88537
Our Fi1e Number: G96-�636
Dear Mr. Richardson:
Please take notice that a hearing concerning the above-named
establishment has been scheduled for 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, February
5, 1997 in the City Council Chambers, Third Floor, Saint Paul City
Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse.
Enclosed are copies of the proposed resolution and other documents
which will be presented to the City Council for their
consideration. This is an uncontested hearing, in that the-facts
contained in the report concerning Che unlawful sale of cigarettes
have not been disputed. You will have an opportunity at the
Council hearing to present oral and/or written remarks as to the
penalty, if any, to be imposed. The recommendation of the license
office will be for a$200.00 fine.
If you have any questions, please call me at 266-8710.
Very truly yours,
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Assistant City Attorney
cc: Nancy Anderson, Assistant Council Secretary
Robert Kessler, Director, LIEP
Christine Rozek, LIEP
Mary Nelson, Community Organizer, Capitol River Council/Dist.
#17, 445 Minnesota St., Suite 524, St. Paul, MN 55101
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UNCONTESTED LiCENSE HEARING
Licensee Name: Merlin Richardson d/b/a Mike's Downton Standard
Address: 542 Robert Street North
Council Hearing Date: February 5, 1997
Violation: Sale of Cigarettes to a Minor
Minn. Stat. § 609.685
St. Paul Legislative Code § 324.07
Date: November 19, 1996
Place: Licensed Premises
Presumptive Penafiy: $200.00 Fine
Recommendation of Assistant City Attorney on behalf of ciient, Office
of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection:
$200.00 fine (first offense)
Attachments:
1. Proposed resolution
2. Letter of licensee or attorney agreeing not to contest the facts
3. Notice of Violation
4. License information
5. Compliance Report
6. City Attorney License Adverse Action Summary
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A'orm Coknwn, Mayot
December 12, 1996
OFFICF � THE CITY AI"I'ORNEY
Trmothy E ...ars, c;ry Alforney _"" ��1 „
`Y
Civi! Division
400 City Hall Telephrnte: 611166-87I0
IS Wut KeAogg Blvd Faamrik,- 671798-5619
Samt Pwl, M"omesom 55102
NOTICS OF VIOLATION
Merlin Richardson
Mike's Downtown Standard
542 Robert Street North
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
RE: Cigarette license held by Merlin Richardson d/b/a Mike's
Downtown Standard for the premises located at 542 Robert
Street North in St. Paul
License ID No.: 88537
Dear Mr. Richardson:
The Director of the O£fice of License, Inspections and
Environmental Protection will recommend that adverse action be
taken against your cigarette license held at the above-named
premises. This recommendation is based on the following:
Oa November 19, 1996, you or another employee sold
cigarettes to a minor under the age of 18 yeara ia the
licensed premises. This is an offense under Minn. Stat.
�609.685 and Saint Paul Legislative Code §324.07.
If you do not dispute the above facts, and send me a letter to that
effect within 5 days, the case will be set before the City Council.
You will have a chance to appear and make a statement before the
Council as to the proper penalty, if any, to be imposed.
If you do dispute the above facts, a hearing wi11 be set before ari
Administrative Law Judge. At that hearing both you and the City
will be able to appear and present witnesses, evidence and cross-
examine the other's witnesses. The Council will ultimately decided
the case. If this is your choice, please advise my legal essistant,
Peter Pangborn, within 5 days, and we wi11 take the necessary steps
to set up that ALJ hearing. t= can be reached at 266-8710.
Pag� 1
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If you have any questions, you may contact me at 266-8710.
Sincerely,
�/����,�
Virginia D. Palmer
Assistant City Attcrney
cc: Robert Kessler, Director, I,IEP
Christine Rozek, LIEP
Mary Nelson, Community Organizer, Capitol River Council/Dist.
#17, 445 Minnesota St., Suite 524, St. Paul, MN 55101
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
) Ss. AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICS BY MAIL
COUNTY OF RAMSEY )
JOP.NNE G. CLEMENTS, being first duly sworn, deposes and says
that on December 13, 1996, she served the attached NOTICE OF
VIOLATION on the following named person by placing a true and
correct copy thereof in an envelope addressed as follows:
Merlin Richardson
Mike's Downtown Standard
542 Robert Street No.
St. Paul, MN. 55101
(which is the last known address of said person) and depositing the
same, with postage prepaid, in the United States mails at St. Paul,
Minnesota.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 13th day of December, 1996.
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Exp Date .................
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Ins. Policy Number.......
Insurance Effective Date.
Ins. Expiration Date.....
NOTE AREA ................
Tax Id ...................
Worker Comp Exp Date.....
Telephone ................
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Presented By
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Green Sheet # �U3� _ \
Committee: Date
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RESOLVED, that the Licensee, Merlin Richardson d(b!a Mike's Downtown Standazd
(License ID No. 88537), located at 542 Robert Street North in Saint Paul is hereby ordered to
pay a fine of $200.00 for the violarion of the sale of tobacco or tobacco products to a minor.
Said fine sha11 be paid to the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection
within thirty (30) days of the adoprion of this resolufion by the Council and signature by the
Mayor.
This resolution and the action of the Council in ttus matter aze based upon the facts
contained in the Notice of Violation letter to the licensee, the compliance report, and such
azguments as may have been presented to the Council at the public hearing. The facts were not
contested by the licensee.
Requested by Department of:
Adopted by Council: Date� �_C ��Q �
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Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
By: �_�—,_ (V�1 � �_ -
Approved by Mayor: Date 2/Z. �
gy: � l/L-
B : � �n,��, }� �a�hi
Form Approved by City Att�y
By: (/C/IQ,ennttiL_�LJ `-' d-�irv�
Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
By:
G'l—�a�2
�itt�a�
DEPAFlTMENTAFFlCE/COUNCIL DATE INRIATEO � v v ••
Office of LIEP va2r4� GREEN SHEE
CONiAGT PERSON & PHONE MITIAIJDATE INffIAL/DATE
� DEPARTMENi DIflECiOR O C1TY CAUNCiI
Christine Rozek, 266-9108 N Y FOR � CRYATTORNEY � CRY CI.ERK
MUST BE ON COUNqL AGENOA BY (DAT� q0Ui1NG � BUDGET DIRECfOR � FlN. $ MGT. SERVICES Olq.
Feb 5 199'7 Public heaiin o"oEp O�qVOR (OR ASSISTANn �
70TAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
ACTION REOUESTED:
Concerning adverse action against licenses held by Merlin Richardson, DBA Mike's Downtown Standard, located at
542 Robert Sueet North. (LTncontested)
RECOMMENDAiIONS: npprove (n) or qeject (R) pERSONAI SERVIGE CONTRACTS MUST ANSW ER TNE FOLIOWING OUESTfONS:
_ PLANNINCa CAMMISSION ._ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �� Hes this per5on/fifln ever workBd under a COnV2Ct tof this tlePartmen[?
_ CIB CoMMITfEE _ YES NO
_ STAFF 2. Has this personlfirm ever been a city employee?
— YES NO
� DIS7aICiCOURT _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normall sessetl
y pos by any curreM city employeel
SUPPORTS WHICN COUNCIL O&IECTIVE? YES NO
Explain nll yes answers on separate shaet antl attacfi to green Sheet
WITIATING PROBLEb1, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Wtw, What, WM1en, Whe[e, NTy):
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FUNDIiBG SOURCE ACTIViTY NUMBER
iINANCIAL INFORHiATION. (E%PLAIN)
OFFICE OF TI-IE CITY ATTORNEY
Timorhy B Mars, Gry Atrorney �`�`��
,
CITY OF SAINT PAUL Civil Drvision
Norm Cakman, Mayar 400 Ciry Ha71 Telephone; 61? 266-8710
l5 Wut Ke7logg Blvd Facsnnile: 6l2 298-5619
Sa'vn Paul, M'mnesam 55102
January 15, 1997 � r �::� �,�,,:�,,�;� �+ „
NOTZCS OF COIINCIL HEARING � t�; -� �,�n�
:✓
Merlin Richardson
Mike`s Downtown Standard
542 Robert Street North
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
RE: Cigarette license held by Merlin Richardson d/b/a Mike's
Downton Standard for the premises located at 542 Robert
Street North Avenue in St. Paul
License ID No. 88537
Our Fi1e Number: G96-�636
Dear Mr. Richardson:
Please take notice that a hearing concerning the above-named
establishment has been scheduled for 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, February
5, 1997 in the City Council Chambers, Third Floor, Saint Paul City
Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse.
Enclosed are copies of the proposed resolution and other documents
which will be presented to the City Council for their
consideration. This is an uncontested hearing, in that the-facts
contained in the report concerning Che unlawful sale of cigarettes
have not been disputed. You will have an opportunity at the
Council hearing to present oral and/or written remarks as to the
penalty, if any, to be imposed. The recommendation of the license
office will be for a$200.00 fine.
If you have any questions, please call me at 266-8710.
Very truly yours,
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Virginia D. Palmer
Assistant City Attorney
cc: Nancy Anderson, Assistant Council Secretary
Robert Kessler, Director, LIEP
Christine Rozek, LIEP
Mary Nelson, Community Organizer, Capitol River Council/Dist.
#17, 445 Minnesota St., Suite 524, St. Paul, MN 55101
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UNCONTESTED LiCENSE HEARING
Licensee Name: Merlin Richardson d/b/a Mike's Downton Standard
Address: 542 Robert Street North
Council Hearing Date: February 5, 1997
Violation: Sale of Cigarettes to a Minor
Minn. Stat. § 609.685
St. Paul Legislative Code § 324.07
Date: November 19, 1996
Place: Licensed Premises
Presumptive Penafiy: $200.00 Fine
Recommendation of Assistant City Attorney on behalf of ciient, Office
of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection:
$200.00 fine (first offense)
Attachments:
1. Proposed resolution
2. Letter of licensee or attorney agreeing not to contest the facts
3. Notice of Violation
4. License information
5. Compliance Report
6. City Attorney License Adverse Action Summary
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
A'orm Coknwn, Mayot
December 12, 1996
OFFICF � THE CITY AI"I'ORNEY
Trmothy E ...ars, c;ry Alforney _"" ��1 „
`Y
Civi! Division
400 City Hall Telephrnte: 611166-87I0
IS Wut KeAogg Blvd Faamrik,- 671798-5619
Samt Pwl, M"omesom 55102
NOTICS OF VIOLATION
Merlin Richardson
Mike's Downtown Standard
542 Robert Street North
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
RE: Cigarette license held by Merlin Richardson d/b/a Mike's
Downtown Standard for the premises located at 542 Robert
Street North in St. Paul
License ID No.: 88537
Dear Mr. Richardson:
The Director of the O£fice of License, Inspections and
Environmental Protection will recommend that adverse action be
taken against your cigarette license held at the above-named
premises. This recommendation is based on the following:
Oa November 19, 1996, you or another employee sold
cigarettes to a minor under the age of 18 yeara ia the
licensed premises. This is an offense under Minn. Stat.
�609.685 and Saint Paul Legislative Code §324.07.
If you do not dispute the above facts, and send me a letter to that
effect within 5 days, the case will be set before the City Council.
You will have a chance to appear and make a statement before the
Council as to the proper penalty, if any, to be imposed.
If you do dispute the above facts, a hearing wi11 be set before ari
Administrative Law Judge. At that hearing both you and the City
will be able to appear and present witnesses, evidence and cross-
examine the other's witnesses. The Council will ultimately decided
the case. If this is your choice, please advise my legal essistant,
Peter Pangborn, within 5 days, and we wi11 take the necessary steps
to set up that ALJ hearing. t= can be reached at 266-8710.
Pag� 1
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If you have any questions, you may contact me at 266-8710.
Sincerely,
�/����,�
Virginia D. Palmer
Assistant City Attcrney
cc: Robert Kessler, Director, I,IEP
Christine Rozek, LIEP
Mary Nelson, Community Organizer, Capitol River Council/Dist.
#17, 445 Minnesota St., Suite 524, St. Paul, MN 55101
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
) Ss. AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICS BY MAIL
COUNTY OF RAMSEY )
JOP.NNE G. CLEMENTS, being first duly sworn, deposes and says
that on December 13, 1996, she served the attached NOTICE OF
VIOLATION on the following named person by placing a true and
correct copy thereof in an envelope addressed as follows:
Merlin Richardson
Mike's Downtown Standard
542 Robert Street No.
St. Paul, MN. 55101
(which is the last known address of said person) and depositing the
same, with postage prepaid, in the United States mails at St. Paul,
Minnesota.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 13th day of December, 1996.
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License Name .............
Exp Date .................
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Insurance Effective Date.
Ins. Expiration Date.....
NOTE AREA ................
Tax Id ...................
Worker Comp Exp Date.....
Telephone ................
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RICHARDSON, MERLIN
542 ROBERT ST N
55101
MIKES'S DOWNTOWN STAN7)ARD
GAS STATION
AUTO REPAIR GARAGE
RESTAURAPIT (A) - ZERO-12 SEATS
CIGARETTE
03/31/97
INSPECTOR CHANGE PROM RICH TO DENVER - 1/6/92
6/21/93 RNWL LIC MAILED
1/1/93 PER BOB - ADD'L GAS PUMP LICENSE ELIMINATED
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06/O1/94
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RESOLVED, that the Licensee, Merlin Richardson d(b!a Mike's Downtown Standazd
(License ID No. 88537), located at 542 Robert Street North in Saint Paul is hereby ordered to
pay a fine of $200.00 for the violarion of the sale of tobacco or tobacco products to a minor.
Said fine sha11 be paid to the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection
within thirty (30) days of the adoprion of this resolufion by the Council and signature by the
Mayor.
This resolution and the action of the Council in ttus matter aze based upon the facts
contained in the Notice of Violation letter to the licensee, the compliance report, and such
azguments as may have been presented to the Council at the public hearing. The facts were not
contested by the licensee.
Requested by Department of:
Adopted by Council: Date� �_C ��Q �
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Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
By: �_�—,_ (V�1 � �_ -
Approved by Mayor: Date 2/Z. �
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Form Approved by City Att�y
By: (/C/IQ,ennttiL_�LJ `-' d-�irv�
Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
By:
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DEPAFlTMENTAFFlCE/COUNCIL DATE INRIATEO � v v ••
Office of LIEP va2r4� GREEN SHEE
CONiAGT PERSON & PHONE MITIAIJDATE INffIAL/DATE
� DEPARTMENi DIflECiOR O C1TY CAUNCiI
Christine Rozek, 266-9108 N Y FOR � CRYATTORNEY � CRY CI.ERK
MUST BE ON COUNqL AGENOA BY (DAT� q0Ui1NG � BUDGET DIRECfOR � FlN. $ MGT. SERVICES Olq.
Feb 5 199'7 Public heaiin o"oEp O�qVOR (OR ASSISTANn �
70TAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
ACTION REOUESTED:
Concerning adverse action against licenses held by Merlin Richardson, DBA Mike's Downtown Standard, located at
542 Robert Sueet North. (LTncontested)
RECOMMENDAiIONS: npprove (n) or qeject (R) pERSONAI SERVIGE CONTRACTS MUST ANSW ER TNE FOLIOWING OUESTfONS:
_ PLANNINCa CAMMISSION ._ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �� Hes this per5on/fifln ever workBd under a COnV2Ct tof this tlePartmen[?
_ CIB CoMMITfEE _ YES NO
_ STAFF 2. Has this personlfirm ever been a city employee?
— YES NO
� DIS7aICiCOURT _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normall sessetl
y pos by any curreM city employeel
SUPPORTS WHICN COUNCIL O&IECTIVE? YES NO
Explain nll yes answers on separate shaet antl attacfi to green Sheet
WITIATING PROBLEb1, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Wtw, What, WM1en, Whe[e, NTy):
ADVANTAGES IFAPPROVEO:
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iINANCIAL INFORHiATION. (E%PLAIN)
OFFICE OF TI-IE CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL Civil Drvision
Norm Cakman, Mayar 400 Ciry Ha71 Telephone; 61? 266-8710
l5 Wut Ke7logg Blvd Facsnnile: 6l2 298-5619
Sa'vn Paul, M'mnesam 55102
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NOTZCS OF COIINCIL HEARING � t�; -� �,�n�
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Merlin Richardson
Mike`s Downtown Standard
542 Robert Street North
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
RE: Cigarette license held by Merlin Richardson d/b/a Mike's
Downton Standard for the premises located at 542 Robert
Street North Avenue in St. Paul
License ID No. 88537
Our Fi1e Number: G96-�636
Dear Mr. Richardson:
Please take notice that a hearing concerning the above-named
establishment has been scheduled for 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, February
5, 1997 in the City Council Chambers, Third Floor, Saint Paul City
Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse.
Enclosed are copies of the proposed resolution and other documents
which will be presented to the City Council for their
consideration. This is an uncontested hearing, in that the-facts
contained in the report concerning Che unlawful sale of cigarettes
have not been disputed. You will have an opportunity at the
Council hearing to present oral and/or written remarks as to the
penalty, if any, to be imposed. The recommendation of the license
office will be for a$200.00 fine.
If you have any questions, please call me at 266-8710.
Very truly yours,
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Assistant City Attorney
cc: Nancy Anderson, Assistant Council Secretary
Robert Kessler, Director, LIEP
Christine Rozek, LIEP
Mary Nelson, Community Organizer, Capitol River Council/Dist.
#17, 445 Minnesota St., Suite 524, St. Paul, MN 55101
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UNCONTESTED LiCENSE HEARING
Licensee Name: Merlin Richardson d/b/a Mike's Downton Standard
Address: 542 Robert Street North
Council Hearing Date: February 5, 1997
Violation: Sale of Cigarettes to a Minor
Minn. Stat. § 609.685
St. Paul Legislative Code § 324.07
Date: November 19, 1996
Place: Licensed Premises
Presumptive Penafiy: $200.00 Fine
Recommendation of Assistant City Attorney on behalf of ciient, Office
of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection:
$200.00 fine (first offense)
Attachments:
1. Proposed resolution
2. Letter of licensee or attorney agreeing not to contest the facts
3. Notice of Violation
4. License information
5. Compliance Report
6. City Attorney License Adverse Action Summary
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December 12, 1996
OFFICF � THE CITY AI"I'ORNEY
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NOTICS OF VIOLATION
Merlin Richardson
Mike's Downtown Standard
542 Robert Street North
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
RE: Cigarette license held by Merlin Richardson d/b/a Mike's
Downtown Standard for the premises located at 542 Robert
Street North in St. Paul
License ID No.: 88537
Dear Mr. Richardson:
The Director of the O£fice of License, Inspections and
Environmental Protection will recommend that adverse action be
taken against your cigarette license held at the above-named
premises. This recommendation is based on the following:
Oa November 19, 1996, you or another employee sold
cigarettes to a minor under the age of 18 yeara ia the
licensed premises. This is an offense under Minn. Stat.
�609.685 and Saint Paul Legislative Code §324.07.
If you do not dispute the above facts, and send me a letter to that
effect within 5 days, the case will be set before the City Council.
You will have a chance to appear and make a statement before the
Council as to the proper penalty, if any, to be imposed.
If you do dispute the above facts, a hearing wi11 be set before ari
Administrative Law Judge. At that hearing both you and the City
will be able to appear and present witnesses, evidence and cross-
examine the other's witnesses. The Council will ultimately decided
the case. If this is your choice, please advise my legal essistant,
Peter Pangborn, within 5 days, and we wi11 take the necessary steps
to set up that ALJ hearing. t= can be reached at 266-8710.
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If you have any questions, you may contact me at 266-8710.
Sincerely,
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Virginia D. Palmer
Assistant City Attcrney
cc: Robert Kessler, Director, I,IEP
Christine Rozek, LIEP
Mary Nelson, Community Organizer, Capitol River Council/Dist.
#17, 445 Minnesota St., Suite 524, St. Paul, MN 55101
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
) Ss. AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICS BY MAIL
COUNTY OF RAMSEY )
JOP.NNE G. CLEMENTS, being first duly sworn, deposes and says
that on December 13, 1996, she served the attached NOTICE OF
VIOLATION on the following named person by placing a true and
correct copy thereof in an envelope addressed as follows:
Merlin Richardson
Mike's Downtown Standard
542 Robert Street No.
St. Paul, MN. 55101
(which is the last known address of said person) and depositing the
same, with postage prepaid, in the United States mails at St. Paul,
Minnesota.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 13th day of December, 1996.
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LiC ID ...................
STAT .....................
Business Name............
Address ..................
Zip......................
Doing Business As........
License Name .............
Exp Date .................
Insurance Carrier........
Ins. Policy Number.......
Insurance Effective Date.
Ins. Expiration Date.....
NOTE AREA ................
Tax Id ...................
Worker Comp Exp Date.....
Telephone ................
88537
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RICHARDSON, MERLIN
542 ROBERT ST N
55101
MIKES'S DOWNTOWN STAN7)ARD
GAS STATION
AUTO REPAIR GARAGE
RESTAURAPIT (A) - ZERO-12 SEATS
CIGARETTE
03/31/97
INSPECTOR CHANGE PROM RICH TO DENVER - 1/6/92
6/21/93 RNWL LIC MAILED
1/1/93 PER BOB - ADD'L GAS PUMP LICENSE ELIMINATED
5693626
06/O1/94
221-0026
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L�ISPECTOR KRIS SCH�'EII�iI.ER
CROWN STERLING SUITES HOTEL
175 IOTH ST_ E.
SUITE SHOPPE
1�5 lOTH ST. E.
MII�' S DOWI�'TOWN STAI`TDARD
542 ROBERT ST. N.
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429 ROBERT ST. N.
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