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34 c) Alleged violation of restrictions in some states that require segregation between manufacturers, <br />35 distributors, and retailers in the alcohol industry. <br />36 <br />37 City Staff and the City Attorney have reviewed the documents provided by the MLBA and have <br />38 determined that the purported violations are not applicable to the consideration of a City liquor license. <br />39 The issues being raised by the MLBA pertain to State liquor licensing /permitting issues in other states. <br />4o Furthermore, it would not be unusual for a long- standing business with a presence in 15 states at 98 <br />41 locations to have its critics or be involved in litigation. <br />42 <br />4j Total Wine will also be submitting their application to the State of Minnesota Alcohol & Gambling <br />-i„1 Enforcement Division for further licensing approvals. Typically however, the State does not conduct <br />A X7 their approval process until local approval has been made. <br />4U POLICY OBJECTIVE <br />47 State Statute and City Code permit the transfer of a liquor license with City Council consent. <br />48 FINANCIAL IMPACTS <br />�� Not applicable. <br />v <br />50 STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />0 1 City Staff recommends that the City Council approve the transfer of the off -sale liquor license from <br />52 Network Liquors to Minnesota Fine Wines & Spirits, LLC subject to the completion of a criminal <br />53 background check on the owners /officers. <br />54 REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION <br />55 Motion to approve the transfer of the off -sale liquor license from Network Liquors to Minnesota Fine <br />56 Wines & Spirits, LLC. <br />57 <br />Prepared by: Chris Miller, Finance Director <br />Attachments: A: Application from Minnesota Fine Wines & Spirits, LLC (Total Wine & More) <br />B: Information provided by Councilmember McGehee <br />C: Letter from Rosedale Marketplace Attorney <br />D: Letter from Linquist and Vennum Law Firm <br />E: New Jersey Disclosures <br />F: Historical Litigation <br />G: Nationwide Violations <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />