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March 1, 2007 Direct Dial Telephone No. 763.706.3673
Sarna’s Restaurant
Attn: Jimmy Sarna
3939 University Avenue
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
To Whom It May Concern:
The City of Columbia Heights is considering eliminating the Class “A” Liquor License
and utilizing the Class “B” license as the primary liquor license for restaurants. Our
records indicate that your business currently holds a Class “D” license for the sale of
alcohol on the premises.
The Class “D” license is probationary license for establishments that have not been in
business long enough to have an established food/liquor split ratio. The annual cost of
this license is $8,000 plus a $200 Sunday Sales fee.
If the City decides to eliminate the Class “A” license, your business would have to
purchase the Class “B” license at the appropriate time. The Class “B” license allows you
to serve hard alcohol, as long as a minimum of 60% of the gross income for your
business is in food sales. The Class “B” license has an annual cost of $6,500 plus a $200
Sunday Sales fee. The City of Columbia Heights requires all Class “B” Liquor License
holders to submit a statement prepared by a certified public accountant that shows the
total gross sales and the total food sales of the restaurant for the twelve-month period
immediately preceding the date of filing renewal applications.
Please schedule a time to contact me to discuss this situation in further detail. I would
appreciate any questions or comments regarding this matter and would be happy to set up
a meeting with you if you feel one is necessary. If you have no questions and understand
your potential requirements, I would appreciate a phone call to let me know. You may
contact me at (763) 706-3673.
Sincerely,
Jeff Sargent
City Planner