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 July 9, 2024

Abi’s Cafe

Purpose:  To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from Abi’s Café for an On-Sale Wine W/Strong Beer with Limited Entertainment license.  Abi’s Café currently holds a restaurant license.  If approved, they intend to offer casual Salvadorian food, wine and beer for up to 123 guests, all indoors.  Abi’s Café intends to offer Limited Entertainment and will have literary guest readings and karaoke.  Abi’s will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Place:  Public Service Center, 250 South 4th Street, Room 350, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Date:   July 9, 2024
Time:  1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's Name (Legal Entity):  Abi’s Café Inc
Complete Address:  2828 Lyndale Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55408
Telephone Number:  612-721-0013

Current License(s):  Restaurant          
Requested License(s):  On-Sale Wine with Strong Beer and Limited Entertainment

Zoning District:  CM3
Neighborhood and Ward: Lowry Hills East, Ward 10

Hours of Operation:  7 a.m. –  2 a.m.

Nature of Entertainment: Limited Entertainment:  Entertainment limited to literary readings, storytelling, live solo comedians, karaoke, amplified or nonamplified music by a disc jockey or any number of musicians, and group singing by patrons of the establishment, with no patron dancing.  The applicant intends to provide literary readings and karaoke.

This application is subject to final approval of all ordinance requirements which may include zoning, health, criminal background, and financial reviews. You are invited to express your opinions and/or submit such in writing by contacting Inspector Joseph Olson. If you would like to participate in the public hearing by telephone, instructions are on the City Clerk’s website.

July 9, 2024

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

Purpose:  To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers for an extended hours license.  If approved, they intend to extend their hours untill 3am daily.

Place: Public Service Center, 250 South 4th Street, Room 350, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Date:  July 9, 2024
Time: 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's name (Legal Entity): Raising Cane’s Restaurants LLC
Complete address: 825 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Telephone number: 469-863-4429

Current License(s): Restaurant
Requested License(s): Extended Hours

Zoning District: CM3
Neighborhood and Ward: Prospect Park-East River Rd Neighborhood, Ward 2

Hours of operation:  10 a.m. – 3 a.m. (interior)

Nature of Entertainment: N/A

This application is subject to final approval of all ordinance requirements which may include zoning, health, criminal background, and financial reviews.  You are invited to express your opinions and/or submit such in writing by contacting Inspector Ben Zinnel. If you would like to participate in the public hearing by telephone, instructions are on the City Clerk’s website.

July 9, 2024

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

Purpose: To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers for an extended hours license.  If approved, they intend to extend their hours until 3 a.m. daily.

Place:  Public Service Center, 250 South 4th Street, Room 350, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Date:   July 9, 2024
Time:  1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's name (Legal Entity):  Raising Cane’s Restaurants LLC
Complete address:  302 15^th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Telephone number:  469-863-4429

Current License(s):  Restaurant
Requested License(s):  Extended Hours

Zoning District: CM3
Neighborhood and Ward: University Neighborhood, Ward 2

Hours of operation:  10 a.m. – 3 a.m. (interior)

Nature of Entertainment: N/A

This application is subject to final approval of all ordinance requirements which may include zoning, health, criminal background, and financial reviews.  You are invited to express your opinions and/or submit such in writing by contacting Inspector Ben Zinnel. If you would like to participate in the public hearing by telephone, instructions are on the City Clerk’s website.

July 9, 2024

ModernWell

Purpose: To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from ModernWell for a Rental Hall license. If approved, they intend to provide a space to hold events.

Place: Public Service Center, Room 350, 250 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Date: July 9, 2024
Time: 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's name (Legal Entity): ModernWell LLC
Complete address: 2909 South Wayzata Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55405
Telephone number: 952-451-3459

Current License(s): None
Requested License(s): Rental Hall

Zoning District: BFC6/Corridor 6 Built Form Overlay District. CM2/Corridor Mixed use District. SH/Shoreland Overlay District
Neighborhood and Ward: Bryn Mawr. Ward 7

Hours of operation: Monday to Thursday: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m - 11 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Nature of entertainment: The applicant intends to provide events such as book signings, comprising of background and recorded music and slide presentations.

This application is subject to final approval of all ordinance requirements which may include zoning, health, criminal background, and financial reviews. You are invited to express your opinions and/or submit such in writing by contacting Inspector Phil Cotterill. If you would like to participate in the public hearing by telephone, instructions are on the City Clerk’s website.

July 9, 2024

Ava

Purpose:  Ava intends to upgrade its license from 'On Sale Liquor, Limited Entertainment' to 'On Sale Liquor, General Entertainment' to introduce a format of niche DJ’s, a musical ensemble with or without vocalists and patron dancing. Operational hours will remain unchanged, with entertainment concluding before closing time. Entertainment will take place inside only. This notice invites public feedback on the proposed upgrade, encouraging community involvement in the licensing process.

Place:  Public Service Center, 250 South 4th Street, Room 350, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Date:   July 9, 2024
Time:  1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's name (Legal Entity):  JinxMpls Inc

Complete address: 124 3^rd Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55415
Telephone number:  612-584-3218

Hours of operation:  4 p.m. – 2 a.m. Daily

Proposed nature of entertainment: General entertainment. All forms of legal entertainment and patron dancing. introduce a format of niche DJ’s, a musical ensemble with or without vocalists and patron dancing.

Current License(s): On-Sale Liquor, Limited Entertainment with Sunday Sale
Requested License(s):  On-Sale Liquor, General Entertainment with Sunday Sale

Zoning District: DT1
Neighborhood and Ward: North Loop, Ward 3

This application is subject to final approval of all ordinance requirements which may include zoning, health, criminal background, and financial reviews. You are invited to express your opinions and/or submit such in writing by contacting Inspector Mohamud Osman. If you would like to participate in the public hearing by telephone, instructions are on the City Clerk’s website.

July 9, 2024

Barcelona Wine Bar

Purpose:  To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from Barcelona Wine Bar for an On Sale Liquor, General Entertainment, Sunday Sales and 2AM license.  If approved, they intend to operate a Spanish inspired restaurant and bar with a full food menu, tapas, cocktails, wine and beer.

Place:  Public Service Center, 250 South 4th Street, Room 350, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Date: July 9, 2024
Time: 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's name (Legal Entity):  Barcelona Minneapolis, LLC
Complete address:  508 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55401
Telephone number:  203-682-0528

Current license(s):  None
Requested license(s):  On Sale Liquor, General Entertainment, Sunday Sales License and 2AM License

Zoning District: BFT10/ DP/ DT1
Neighborhood and Ward: North Loop Neighborhood, Ward 3

Hours of operation: 10 a.m. – 2 a.m. daily inside only

Nature of entertainment: General Entertainment:  All forms of legal entertainment and patron dancing.  The applicant intends to provide prerecorded reproduced music, an occasional DJ and potential live music for special events only.

This application is subject to final approval of all ordinance requirements which may include zoning, health, criminal background, and financial reviews. You are invited to express your opinions and/or submit such in writing by contacting Inspector Max Cervantes. If you would like to participate in the public hearing by telephone, instructions are on the City Clerk’s website.

July 9, 2024

Peppermint Hippo

Purpose:  To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from Peppermint Hippo for an On Sale Liquor, Adult Entertainment, Sunday Sales, 2AM, Special Late Night Food license.  If approved, they intend to operate a gentlemen’s club serving food and beverage with adult entertainment. The interior will have seating for 100 patrons and outdoor seating for 28 patrons on a private patio, but only speakers playing low background music, no live entertainment outside.

Place:  Public Service Center, 250 South 4th Street, Room 350, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Date:   July 9, 2024
Time:  1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's name (Legal Entity):  Third Avenue Foods, LLC
Complete address:  251 3rd Ave S #103, Minneapolis, MN, 55415
Telephone number:  702-308-9438

Current license(s):  NA
Requested license(s): On Sale Liquor, Adult Entertainment, Sunday Sales, 2AM, Special Late Night Food License

Zoning District: DT1/ DP/ BFC50
Neighborhood and Ward: Downtown West, Ward 3

Hours of operation:  Interior and Exterior:  11:00 A.M. – 2:00 A.M. Monday – Friday; 11:00 A.M. –  3:00 A.M. Saturday and Sunday

Nature of Entertainment: Adult Entertainment: This includes persons who are unclothed or dressed in attire/costume which exposes any portion of female breasts and/or male or female genitals (nude or semi-nude). Only speakers playing low background music outside on the private patio, there will be no live entertainment outside

This application is subject to final approval of all ordinance requirements which may include zoning, health, criminal background, and financial reviews. You are invited to express your opinions and/or submit such in writing by contacting Inspector Amy Lingo. If you would like to participate in the public hearing by telephone, instructions are on the City Clerk’s website.

July 9, 2024

Barcelona Wine Bar

Purpose: To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from Barcelona Wine Bar for an On Sale Liquor, General Entertainment, Sunday Sales and 2AM license.  If approved, they intend to operate a Spanish inspired restaurant and bar with a full food menu, tapas, cocktails, wine and beer.

Place: Public Service Center, 250 South 4th Street, Room 350, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Date:  July 9, 2024
Time: 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's name (Legal Entity):  Barcelona Minneapolis, LLC
Complete address: 508 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55401
Telephone number: 203-682-0528

Current license(s): None
Requested license(s): On Sale Liquor, General Entertainment, Sunday Sales License and 2AM License

Zoning District: BFT10/ DP/ DT1
Neighborhood and Ward: North Loop Neighborhood, Ward 3

Hours of operation: 10 a.m. – 2 a.m. daily inside only

Nature of entertainment: General Entertainment:  All forms of legal entertainment and patron dancing.  The applicant intends to provide prerecorded reproduced music, an occasional DJ and potential live music for special events only.

This application is subject to final approval of all ordinance requirements which may include zoning, health, criminal background, and financial reviews. You are invited to express your opinions and/or submit such in writing by contacting Inspector Max Cervantes. If you would like to participate in the public hearing by telephone, instructions are on the City Clerk’s on the City's website.

July 9, 2024

DP Dough

Purpose:  To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from DP Dough for an Extended Hours license.  If approved, they intend to Extend business hours until 1a.m. Sun-Wed, until 2a.m. Thur and until 3a.m. Fri-Sat for food service.

Place: Public Service Center, 250 South 4th Street, Room 350, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Date:  July 9, 2024
Time: 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's name (Legal Entity): Chainsukh Enterprise LLC
Complete address:  1501 University Ave SE #130, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Telephone number:  763-350-9798

Current license(s):  Restaurant
Requested license(s):  Extended Hours

Zoning District: CM3
Neighborhood and Ward:  University, Ward 2

Hours of operation:  Sun-Wed 11 a.m. – 1 a.m., Thur 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m. - 3 a.m.  (interior only)

Nature of entertainment:  NA

This application is subject to final approval of all ordinance requirements which may include zoning, health, criminal background, and financial reviews. You are invited to express your opinions and/or submit such in writing by contacting Inspector Mohamed Ismail. If you would like to participate in the public hearing by telephone, instructions are on the City Clerk’s website.