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93-40 C���I"�1��. �3-�� ,/ ��� Council File # Green Sheet # ���3`7 RESOLUTION CITY OF SAIN pAUL, MINNESOTA v Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 1 2 RESOLVED, that the Licensee, Merwin Drug, Inc., (License ID# 97612), for the 3 premises located at 945 Rice Street Saint Paul is hereby ordered to pay a fine of $200 4 for the violation of sale of tobacco products to a minor. 5 6 Said fine sha11 be paid to the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental 7 Protection within thirty days of publication of this resolution as adopted. 8 9 This Resolution and the action taken above are based upon the facts contained in 10 the attached notice of complaint, dated November 18, 1992. The facts as outlined in this 11 letter are not contested by the licensee, as evidenced by the attached letter, dated 12 November 30, 1992, signed by Jack H. Berttula. This action is also based on the 13 circumstances and arguments presented by and on behalf of the licensee during the 14 Public Hearing. Yeas Navs Absent Requeated by Department of: rimm .,,�. uerin � on � acca ee �- e man i iuson r �— BY� _ v ���^s � � 1993 Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date� • Adoption Certified by Counc�l ecretary By: � /�-��i''9Z �' C;� � , By: � �� Approved by Mayor for Submisaion to Approved by M yor: Date ��� �. 3 ��3 Council By: /,�z��.�!l�-v', By: v . � ,�"��� � °�� � ,; � . . .... ._. ... ._ .. . ._ . ;., .._. � .. .... m. ,. ... � t � . � � , .. .. . .. .. . . � . f V �O DO' NOT PUT IN TRACiCER " � , ( LIEP : 1�2 23/92 . �� "w������ �� +��+�+�� � . �t�r+�+T��"r� a Cm counc� °�� J�set �Od�len 298-5056 �cmr�n�►�v ' ��mcaFa�c �a� � ��r°" �eu�o�+ p F�w.a�n:�s o�. January 12, 1993 ��'ro�,�se�sr�rrr! []`� ; . ,. r�r��c����►TUr��►a�s , : (�a��.;u�c�►r�t����� � ; � UAPCONTESTED ADVER�E LIC�NSE AC'��Ol� , (Meryiin Drug, Inc.) - . :�ac►aa l�)or Fe�ot.tF+l , � PEli�ONQL SERYICE�'!`I'IQtL'T'�11liib�'+�►N�fIVM•19iE i�W«tE111Y1t18�IW1d: _PLAi1NM1(i OOMMISSI�1 ' �CIVIL 8EF'�VIGE f.'O�YiM9810N 1: 'HaS thli P��Ndf1A�ilM W01kYd.NN[Idif d OOtfh�Ct fOr tlllt d�pj�'b11�1t? _G9 c�IMITTEE _ YES 'NO . 2. ii�s thk psr�/flrm�r beien':a edly�Yee? .._8Ti1FF — YES NO. , . ,_.DIBTRICi COURT — 3. Doar thi8 pe�N�t poaeia�a�AM noE normeMl►Poe�IbY e��u�'cNY��T ; �{lPPORf$MYMK�I OOl1�IC�L OBJECTIVE? . , Y�8 NO ,, _ Ezplain.a11 Ybs�an�iM�[ynd.+t�Mh to W�I�n thiat_ ..• Iy1Q6kEl+F.18SUE.OPPONTUNtTY(Wiw,VV�Mt,VMhMb VYfrre�NR�: '' ' � Sale`of cigarettes to-a miaor � . , ME�cwin D�, Inc. - 945 Rice 3tre�t� . _ �s��o: , , . .._ , : ; . � - ; RE�EtV�p ` _ � , . �DE� 2 8 19�2 � - DIb�dY�AflE8 IF ARP�iOYED• , c►rY ct�R�c y � . . . : ���: , . ,�.�►���;�►�;�, _ � �������.�� ,�: .� _ FYND1�16 80UIICE , ACTAVITY NUMdER �uMOU�i iaro��r�:(ExPwN> . " - . � -. ..:' -. . ._. ..,-� ._ ..a.--:� . ....... . . e__....:�. —.__"J . ."_'_ �� . • . . . ,. .� � . � � . � . • • . . � .. . . NOTEc C01�[PL�TB DI��; ��. �4��1q��E7'�lSTRlyCT10NAL � :MANUALAV11�t.l�.EMF�- ' . OF�IGE'�!� �. ., , . �, ROUTING ORDEF�: : > , ; Below ar+e correct rouW�gs tor ihe flvs mo�t iroquent tYp�e Q�d0�urne�s: ; CONTRAC7'5(assumes�ed b�dgst satiB�I COUNCiL I�SOLU'ttON(A►in�rid"Bwlpeb/Ac�ept.Oru�b) 1. De�rhn�t Diret�ur • ; 1. Outside P+gency ; 2. dppa,rtment Dirsctor 2. Budpet Director 3. Cfry Attorney 3. Ciry At�omey, � A. Mayor(ra cAntrscts over�ts.000> -. 4. Meyor�assiatant 5. Wuman Rights�rArttracts ovar 550.000) 5. City Counc� >_.. 8. Fhtat�ce anti Managsmer►t:Servit�s O�redor 8. Chief Accouritant.Finanoe and'M�erheM Sendces � 7. Ftnanc�e Aa;�+n�ng. ALNiA{NISTRATWE OADER3(8udg�t RbWsion) COUNCIL RE&OI.UTION(eN O�srs�and OMina�e) . L Activity Maneger , 1. �ent Director ' . �. 2, Q�artment Accotinlent • 2. CNy AEttc�ney _ , 3.. t�pactment Director 9: liAsyor/►8�istaM . 4. �ydget Ciirector 4. City f.fluncil 5. City Clerk 8. Chiet Accountant.Fir�nce and#Ilariagement Servk�s ' ADM{t�l#STRAITNE;�R�ERS(ali ot�ers) _t. Dep�riment Ditedor ' 2. ctty Anwney 3. Finence and Manageme�tt Services Di�s�tor` > 4. City Clerk _ . - + ., , . TOTAL NUMBER OF SIGN/1TURE PAGES ind+cate me�ot pages«,wnich signan,res are�aqui�+Bit and p.pM!e�lp or fl�g �seh of tMs�ppes. t. ACTION REQt1ESTED Desaibe what the pro)ecUrequest seeks.to axom�sM in�d�rnnolc�pi- cal ordsr a ocd�f�f�part�noe.whkhever is��r�aie ta'�`!he. issue.uo not wr�e eomptete seMsnoea.eeph►esch Its�n in y�our:Nat l�rltn" a verb:: , . RECQMMENDATtO(VS � . �ornplete ff the issub fn question has been.prossnted.before anY:�'�Y.p��� ' o►p�fvate. - _ SUPPORTS WHICH CQUN6IL.UBJECTfYE? , a,a�ee wn�,cvu�rar o�sc��►�s}ra,��cvre�uss�sw�ns ey�+�g � tn9, arord(s)ft�ous�Na,RECt�EATION.NEK3H80RHpOD3,ECONOMtC DEVEIOPMENT, B�a£T,SE1�VfR SEPARATIOf±I).(SEE COMPt.E'fE L�T 1l�hINSTRUGT�IAL MANUAL.) .j ' PERSC)MAl SERVICE CONTRAG7S: . this iMwmaEion wiit!re uaed to�emdrre ths dtyle NabNity tor workefs e�ort�psnsetion ul�ima�tex�I�nd propK cir��kos hir�g nNes. JNITIATING PROBL£i�+l.ISSUE.t)PPORTUNI'fY, . Explsin the situation or oonditiona EAaCcreated a need for Y�r project a rec�est. ,ADVANT/tQ�S�F APPFtQVED � '�lndicate whecl,er th�is�simply an anrn,al aud�et;proosd�,ni requi►ee tiy law� ci�arter or whether there are specNic ways in�fi�Ch the CNy of.Saint Paul - a�d its citizens vrill6enefit from this�rajeet/actbn, - D18ADVANTAGES IF ARRROVED � � ' wnat negaclve etfeas or rnsajor changes to ex�ting or past processes mighc :this praject/rraquest produce H it is pae�d(e.g..traltic dslays.noise, tax increa3es or assessrtwnts)7To VYhom?Whsn?For how long? . DISAOVANTAGES IF NQ'�APPROVEQ ' V�h,st will be the negativ�a s.ocasequet�es if the paomised actbn•is not approved?Inabitity to deNver aerviceZ Cotrthwed high traifi�.�oise. �ccident rete?Loss oi revenue? , FINANCIA�IMPAG7 ' ' Although you must tailor the iMormarion you.proplde hare tQ fhs issue you ar�,addrossMg.in gerterat you muat�nswsr two qusa�sc How much is it yoing to c�st?WJw ia going to pa�►? � - �3-y0 �/ . UNCONTESTED LICENSE HEARING Licensee Name: Merwin Drug, Inc. Address: 945 Rice Street Date Of Council Hearing: January 12, 1993 Violation: Sale of Cigarettes to a minor § 324.07. Date: November 7, 1992 Place: Licensed Premises Matrix Presumptive Penalty: N/A Recommendation by Assistant City Attorney on behalf of client, Office of License Inspections and Environmental Protection: To impose a $200 fine for the sale of cigarettes to a minor. Attachments 1. Proposed resolution 2. License information 3. Notice of Violation 4. Letter of licensee or attorney agreeing not to contest the facts . . ; q 3 ,�� �/ ' BUSINESS LICENSE SUMMARY INQUIRY SCREEN Date: Nov 18 License# : 97612 Status : ACTIVE Name : MERWIN DRUG INC DBA : MERWIN DRUG #6 Address : 945 RICE ST ST. PAUL, MN 55117 487-2525 Bill Name : Bill Addr : , Inspector : 02 MIKE Exp Date : 03/31/93 Last Inspections 1:LIC : not needed Licenses 1: 2049 O1 CIGARETTE 2 :HEALTH: not needed >LIC 2 : 2549 O1 GROCERY-A1 TO 1000 SQ FT 3 :FIRE : not needed ($P) age 3 • 4 :BIDD : not needed 4 • 5:FOOD : not needed Tax ID : 2566173 Bond# . Exp . Ins# . Exp . Work comp : Q 466G101 Exp : 11/01/91 Alt-Z FOR HELP° VT102 ° FDX ° 9600 E71 ° LOG CLOSED ° PRINT OFF ° Date: Nov 18 Business License Codes Inquiry LICENSE ID : 97612 STATUS AC LICENSE NUMBER DESCIPTION (LICENSE NAME) CODEUNITS ----------------------------------- 1: 2049 O1 CIGARETTE 2 : 2549 O1 GROCERY-A1 TO 1000 SQ FT 3 : 4 : 5: 6: 7 : 8 : Liquor On-sale serve area (if Liquor license held) 1: 2 : 3 : Alt-Z FOR HELP° VT102 ° FDX ° 9600 E71 ° LOG CLOSED ° PRINT OFF ° Date: Nov 18 Business License Manager Inquiry LICENSE I.D. 97612 NAME BLAIR MERWIN TRANSFER FROM LIC ID 97612 TRANSFER TO LIC ID OFFICh ��F THE CITY ATTORNEY �� �IU ✓ • Naralie E.Hudson, City Aaorney CITY OF SAINT PAUL 80U Landmark Towers Telephone James Scheibe�Ma��or 345 SG Peter Street Civil:298-5121 Saint Paui,Minnesota 55102 Criminal:298-4271 Facsimile:612-298-5619 �. November 18 , 1992 NOTICE OF COMPLAINT Merwin Drug Inc. , dba Merwin Drug #6 945 Rice Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55117 Re: All licenses held by Merwin Drug Inc. , for the premises located at 945 Rice Street, Saint Paul. Dear Manager: The Director of the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection will recommend that adverse action be taken against all the licenses you hold at the above-named premises . This recommendation is based on the following: On November 7, 1992, a clerk or other employee sold cigarettes to a minor under the aqe of 18 years in 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 will be set before an 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 decide the case. If this is your choice, please let me know within 5 days, and we will take the necessary steps to set up that ALJ hearing. Call me at 298-5121. Very truly yours, . �• � Philip B. Byrne Assistant City Attorney cc: Robert Kessler Director, LIEP Terry Hislop License Division � � � 43-�{D • ��,,w 4 i a '".,,;. V MERWIN DRUG . .'�' ,. .�, ___�._ 945 RICE STREET ST PAUL, MN . 55117 ��t� � 3 1992 487-2525 r'A 'y",'� }, -x ,� ,.� d.J� t � t � � 1,r���i i < ,e NOVEMBER 30 , 1992 CITY ATTORNEY 345 St . Peter street #800 St . Paul , Ain . 55102 Attn: PHILIP BYRNE Dear Mr . Byrne : In response to your Notice of Complaint dated Nov . 18, 1992 . We do not intend to contest your allegation that one of our employees may have sold cigarettes to a person under the age of 18. We do not wish to appear before an administrative law judge . In an effort to prevent this from happening in the future , we are re-inforcing the policies that our employees already work under . 1 . Keep notices prominently posted informing customers that they must be 18 years old to purchase cigarettes . 2 . Requiring employees to insist on seeing a picture ID with birth date for persons who app�ar to be under 18 years of age . We intend tv add our own spot checks with an under age shopper attempting to buycigarettes . Please inform us of the date and place when the City Council will consider this issue . ve y r ly your , / ' ack H. Berttula R .Ph . �MERWIN DRUG, INC . OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY • JANE A.MC PFill� CITYATlORNEY q 3 -L�� CITY OF SAINT PAUL 800 Landmark Towers Telephone James Scheibel,Mayo� 345 St Petei Sveet Civil:298-5121 Saint Paul,�nnesota 55102 Criminal:298-4271 Facsimile:612-298-5619 �� �RECEIVEp December 16, 1992 oEC 18 1992 CITY CLER�. NOTICE OF HEARING Jack H. Berttula Merwin Drug, Inc. 945 Rice Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 RE: Licenses held by Merwin Drug, Inc. , for the premises located at 945 Rice Street in Saint Paul. Dear Mr. Berttula: Please take notice that a hearing concerning the above-mentioned establishment has been scheduled for 9:00 o'clock a.m. , January, 12 , 1993 in the City Council Chambers, Third Floor, Saint Paul City Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse. Enclosed please find a copy of the proposed resolution, with attachments, for consideration by the City Council. This is an uncontested hearing, in that facts contained in the notice of complaint have been admitted to. You will have the opportunity to present oral and/or written argument as to the appropriate sanction, if any, to be imposed. If you have any questions, please call me at 298-5121. Very Truly Yours, �. PHILIP B BYRNE Assistant City Attorney cc: Robert Kessler LIEP Terry Hislop LIEP Molly O'Rourke City Clerk � Council File � �� �o Green Sheet � Z52 3q RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA ✓ � � Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 1 2 RESOLVED, that the Licensee, Merwin Drug, Inc., (I.icense ID# 97612), for the 3 premises located at 945 Rice Street Saint Paul is hereby ordered to pay a fine of $200 4 for the violation of sale of tobacco products to a minor. 5 6 Said fine shall be paid to the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental 7 Protection within thirty days of publication of this resolution as adopted. 8 9 This Resolution and the action taken above are based upon the facts contained in 10 the attached notice of complaint, dated November 18, 1992. The facts as outlined in this 11 letter are not contested by the licensee, as evidenced by the attached letter, dated 12 November 30, 1992, signed by Jack H. Berttula. This action is also based on the 13 circumstances and arguments presented by and on behalf of the licensee during the 14 Public Hearing. Yeas Navs Absent Requested by Department of: rimm uerin on Macca ee ettman une z son By= Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date • Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: � /Z-��i�Z BY� Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council Approved by Mayor: Date By: $y� q3 -yC� UNCONTESTED LICENSE HEARING Licensee Name: Merwin Drug, Inc. Address: 945 Rice Street Date Of Council Hearing: January 12, 1993 - Violation: Sale of Cigarettes to a minor § 324.07. Date: November 7, 1992 Place: Licensed Premises Matrix Presumptive Penalty: N/A Recommendation by Assistant City Attorney on behalf of client, Office of License Inspections and Environmental Protection: To impose a $200 fine for the sale of cigarettes to a minor. Attachments 1. Proposed resolution 2. License information 3. Notice of Violation 4. Letter of licensee or attorney agreeing not to contest the facts . � �i3 -y0 BUSINESS LICENSE SUMMARY INQUIRY SCREEN Date: Nov 18 License# : 97612 Status : ACTIVE Name : MERWIN DRUG INC DBA : MERWIN DRUG #6 � Address : 945 RICE ST ST. PAUL, MN 55117 487-2525 Bill Name : Bill Addr : , Inspector : 02 MIKE Exp Date : 03/31/93 Last Inspections 1:LIC : not needed Licenses 1: 2049 O1 CIGARETTE 2 :HEALTH: not needed >LIC 2 : 2549 O1 GROCERY-Al TO 1000 SQ FT 3 :FIRE : not needed ($P) age 3 : 4:BIDD : not needed 4 • S:FOOD : not needed Tax ID : 2566173 Bond# . Exp . Ins# . Exp . Work comp : Q 466G101 Exp : 11/O1/91 Alt-Z FOR HELP° VT102 ° FDX ° 9600 E71 ° LOG CLOSED ° PRINT OFF ° Date: Nov 18 Business License Codes Inquiry LICENSE ID : 97612 STATUS AC LICENSE NUMBER DESCIPTION (LICENSE NAME) CODE UNITS ----------------------------------- 1: 2049 O1 CIGARETTE 2 : 2549 O1 GROCERY-A1 TO 1000 SQ FT 3 : 4 : 5: 6: 7 : 8 : Liquor On-sale serve area (if Liquor license held) 1: 2 : 3 : Alt-Z FOR HELP° VT102 ° FDX ° 9600 E71 ° LOG CLOSED ° PRINT OFF ° Date: Nov 18 Business License Manager Inquiry LICENSE I.D. 97612 NAME BLAIR MERWIN TRANSFER FROM LIC ID 97612 TRANSFER TO LIC ID - ;'' OFFIC� .:F THE CITY ATTORNEY �3 -y� Natalie E.Hudson, Ciq�Arrorney CITY OF SAINT PAUL 800Lnndmark Towers Telephone lames Scheibel,Ma}ror 345 St Peter Sveet Civil:298-5121 Soint Paul,Minnesota 55102 CriminaL•298-f271 Facsirnile:612-298-5619 �m� November 18, 1992 NOTICE OF COMPLAINT Merwin Drug Inc. , dba Merwin Drug #6 945 Rice Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55117 Re: Al1 licenses held by Merwin Drug Inc. , for the premises located at 945 Rice Street, Saint Paul. Dear Manager: The Director of the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection will recommend that adverse action be taken against all the licenses you hold at the above-named premises. This recommendation is based on the following: On November 7, 1992, a clerk or other employee sold cigarettes to a minor under the age of 18 years in 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 will be set before an 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 decide the case. If this is your choice, please let me know within 5 days, and we will take the necessary steps to set up that AW hearing. Call me at 298-5121. Very truly yours, • . �, . . � . Philip B. Byrne Assistant City Attorney cc: Robert Kessler Director, LIEP ' Terry Hislop License Division - - . a3uo . �--',,,._�``M 4`. ��'S MERWIN DRUG t E�t,,.�_� ; L i 945 RICE STREET ST PAUL, MN. 55117 ��(� � S 1992 487-2525 � v� �yi ��� 4t�:��'.�.�i NOVEMBER 30, 1992 CITY ATTORNEY 345 St . Peter street #800 St . Paul , Mn . 55102 Attn: PHILIP BYRNE Dear Mr . Byrne: In response to your Notice of Complaint dated Nov. 18, 1992 . We do not intend to contest your allegation that one of our employees may have sold cigarettes to a person under the age of 18. We do not wish to appear before an administrative law judge. In an effort to prevent this from happening in the future, we are re-inforcing the policies that our employees already work under . � 1 . Keep notices prominently posted informing customers that they must be 18 years old to purchase cigarettes . 2 . Requiring employees to insist on seeing a picture ID with birth date for persons who appgar to be under 18 years of age. We intend to add our own spot checks with an under age shopper attempting to buycigarettes . Please inform us of the date and place when the City Council will consider this issue . ve y r ly your , � �v : ack H. Berttula R .Ph. �MERWIN DRUG, INC. ' UNCONTESTED LICENSE HEARING `�3 ^�� Licensee Name: Merwin Drug, Inc. Address: 945 Rice Street Date Of Council Hearing: January 12, 1993 Violation: Sale of Cigarettes to a minor § 324.07. Date: November 7, 1992 Place: Licensed Premises Matrix Presumptive Penalty: N/A Recommendation by Assistant City Attorney on behalf of client, Office of License Inspections and Environmental Protection: To impose a $200 fine for the sale of cigarettes to a minor. Attachments 1. Proposed resolution 2. License information 3. Notice of Violation 4. Letter of licensee or attorney agreeing not to contest the facts . _ r I� � 1� BUSINESS LICENSE SUMMARY INQUIRY SCREEN Date: Nov 18 License# : 97612 Status : ACTIVE Name : MERWIN DRUG INC DBA : MERWIN DRUG #6 Address : 945 RICE ST ST. PAUL, MN 55117 487-2525 Bill Name : Bill Addr : , Inspector : 02 MIKE Exp Date : 03/31/93 Last Inspections 1:LIC : not needed Licenses 1: 2049 O1 CIGARETTE 2 :HEALTH: not needed >LIC 2 : 2549 Ol GROCERY-A1 TO 1000 SQ FT 3 :FIRE : not needed ($P) age 3 • 4 :BIDD : not needed 4 • 5:FOOD : not needed Tax ID : 2566173 Bond# . Exp . Ins# . Exp . Work comp : Q 466G101 Exp : 11/01/91 Alt-Z FOR HELP° VT102 ° FDX ° 9600 E71 ° LOG CLOSED ° PRINT OFF ° Date: Nov 18 Business License Codes Inquiry LICENSE ID : 97612 STATUS AC LICENSE NUMBER DESCIPTION (LICENSE NAME) CODE UNITS ----------------------------------- 1: 2049 Ol CIGARETTE 2 : 2549 O1 GROCERY-Al TO 1000 SQ FT 3 : 4 : 5: 6: 7 : 8 : Liquor On-sale serve area (if Liquor license held) 1: 2 : 3 : Alt-Z FOR HELP° VT102 ° FDX ° 9600 E71 ° LOG CLOSED ° PRINT OFF ° Date: Nov 18 Business License Manager Inquiry LICENSE I.D. 97612 NAME BLAIR MERWIN TRANSFER FROM LIC ID 97612 TRANSFER TO LIC ID