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City of Loves Park Codes & Regulations Committee met June 2.

Here are the minutes provided by the committeee:

Members Present: Ald. Little _X *_ Ald. Owens _X_ Ald. Schlensker _X_ Ald. Thompson _ X_

Staff Present: N. Bruck _X_ Other ____________________________________ Atty. _ ___

Others Present: Aldermen ___ _______ _ _ Chief ________________________

Motion to Approve Minutes of April 21, 2025 by:_Ald. Owens , Second Ald. Schlensker , Vote: 3-0

Old Business – NONE

New Business 

1) Liquor License – Super Bowl Mongolian Grill & Sushi (1550 E. Riverside): Sheng Wang Lin attended the meeting and explained his desire to obtain a Class D liquor license for the business listed above. The business will feature Mongolian and Japanese sushi, as well as other menu items – including modified self-serve (customer picks ingredients, cook prepares them). Request will allow limited service of beer wine and saki. Between applicant and the other gentlemen involved and attending, this is a third location (Minnesota and Chicago area) for similar businesses. Discussion included suggestions for a stand-alone sign near corner of Riverside/Forest Hills intersection that would identify this business and others in the area not easily seen from traffic lanes; possible funding through TIF was mentioned and the applicant encouraged to communicate with staff when ready to open for such possibilities. Staff raised no concerns, nor did members of the committee. 

Motion to Approve by _Ald. Owens , Second _Ald. Schlensker Vote: 3-0 

Public Participation or Comment ___ NONE_____

Discussion/staff comments Three special event requests submitted to the city clerk’s office were to be brought before the full council later that evening. A general discussion was conducted concerning same, including the fact that two of the requests raised on concerns from police or fire personnel, and the committee members agreed with the chairperson’s analysis for action: the Nolley request (block party) would be granted, the Hidden Treasures (outdoor market) would be granted but noted it did not comply with the time requirements for such applications (69 days pre-event) and the Wolf Pack party would be set over to another subcommittee meeting to allow its applicant to provide further details to the subcommittee and staff

Motion to Adjourn by _Ald. Schlensker , Second _Ald. Owens Vote: 4-0 adjourned at 5:40 pm

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