HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2026-31, Approving City Business License Renewals for 2026-2027
Resolution No. 2026-31
Approving City Business License Renewals for 2026-2027
Whereas, the Fridley City Code (Code) and various sections of Minnesota Statute direct licensing
requirements for certain business activities within the City of Fridley (City); and
Whereas, pursuant to the Code, the business licensing period runs from May 1 to April 30 each
calendar year; and
Whereas, pursuant to sections of Code, the City Council must approve automotive fuel, liquor,
tobacco, therapeutic massage, pawn and vehicle salvage licenses for renewal each calendar year;
and
Whereas, applicable City staff reviewed the renewal license applications for each eligible business;
and
Whereas, applicable City staff recommend the approval of the following license renewals by the
City Council.
Whereas, the below businesses have submitted and complied with the license renewal criteria for
a City Vehicle Salvage License, which includes a criminal history background check for the business
owner, verification of liability insurance, a current Anoka County Hazardous Waste License, and a
successful inspection demonstrating compliance with City Code and the State Fire Code.
Business Name Applicant Staff Approval City Code and
Minnesota Statute
A-ABCO Derek Haluptzok Community Chapter 710
Fridley Auto Parts 7300 Central Avenue N.E. Development M.S. § 161.242
Inc. Fire Marshall
Public Safety
City Clerk
Sam’s Auto Parts Kyle Engevik, Community Chapter 710
1240 73 ½ Avenue N.E. Development M.S. § 161.242
Fire Marshall
Public Safety
City Clerk
Whereas, the following businesses have submitted and complied with the license renewal criteria
for a City Liquor License, which includes a criminal history background check for the business
owner and business manager(s), verification of liability insurance, submission of the business’
State Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Application, submission of a corroborating Managerial
License, and a successful inspection demonstrating compliance with City Code and the State Fire
Code.
Type of License Applicant Staff Approval City Code and
Minnesota Statute
Liquor Forgotten Star Brewing Public Safety Chapter 700
Manufacturer Company, 38 Northern Stacks Fire Marshal M.S. § 340A
Drive. Manager: City Clerk
Lillian Altemose
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Off-Sale 3.2% Target Store T-2200, 755 53 Public Safety Chapter 700
Avenue Fire Marshal M.S. § 340A.403; M.S. §
City Clerk 340A.405
Off-Sale 3.2% Sam’s Club #6310, 8150 Public Safety Chapter 700
University Avenue N.E. Fire Marshal M.S. § 340A.403; M.S. §
City Clerk 340A.405
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Off-Sale 3.2% Cub Foods, 246 57 Avenue Public Safety Chapter 700
N.E. Fire Marshal M.S. § 340A.403; M.S. §
City Clerk 340A.405
Off-Sale 3.2% Speedway #4175 Public Safety Chapter 700
5667 University Ave NE Fire Marshal M.S. § 340A.403; M.S. §
City Clerk 340A.405
Off-Sale 3.2% Speedway #4199 Public Safety Chapter 700
7299 Highway 65 NE Fire Marshal M.S. § 340A.403; M.S. §
City Clerk 340A.405
Off-Sale 3.2% Speedway #4207 Public Safety Chapter 700
7449 East River Rd NE Fire Marshal M.S. § 340A.403; M.S. §
City Clerk 340A.405
Off-Sale 3.2% MN C-Store, 7600 University Public Safety Chapter 700
Avenue Fire Marshal M.S. § 340A.403; M.S. §
City Clerk 340A.405
On-Sale Crooners Lounge and Supper Public Safety Chapter 700
Club, 6161 Highway 65. Fire Marshal M.S. § 340A.404, subd. 1;
Manager: Mary Tjosvold City Clerk M.S. § 340A.403;
M.S. § 340A.405
On-Sale Minnesota Royal Restaurants Public Safety Chapter 700
LLC, 1051 East Moore Lake Fire Marshal M.S. § 340A.404, subd. 1;
Drive. Manager: Junchul Kim City Clerk M.S. § 340A.403;
M.S. § 340A.405
On-Sale Applebee’s Neighborhood Public Safety Chapter 700
Grill & Bar, 5277 Central Fire Marshal M.S. § 340A.404, subd. 1;
Avenue N.E. Managers: City Clerk M.S. § 340A.403;
Desiree Hetrick, Thomas M.S. § 340A.405
Riojas, Erin Lang, Christian
Brown
On-Sale Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 Public Safety Chapter 700
University Avenue. Fire Marshal M.S. § 340A.404, subd. 1;
Manager: Kathy Sauvageau City Clerk M.S. § 340A.403;
M.S. § 340A.405
On-Sale BAM, Inc. dba Shortstop, Public Safety Chapter 700
1298 East Moore Lake Drive. Fire Marshal M.S. § 340A.404, subd. 1;
Manager: City Clerk M.S. § 340A.403;
Ray McManus M.S. § 340A.405
On-Sale Billiard Street Café dba Two Public Safety Chapter 700
Stooges Bar & Grill, 7178 Fire Marshal M.S. § 340A.404, subd. 1;
University Avenue N.E. City Clerk M.S. § 340A.403;
Manager: Justin Pouliot M.S. § 340A.405
On-Sale Banquets of MN, Inc., 6310 Public Safety Chapter 700
Highway 65. Manager: Leslie Fire Marshal M.S. § 340A.404, subd. 1;
Lind City Clerk M.S. § 340A.403;
M.S. § 340A.405
Club On-Sale American Legion #303, 7365 Public Safety Chapter 700
Central Avenue. Manager: Fire Marshal M.S. § 340A.404, subd. 1;
Jenny Chevre City Clerk M.S. § 340A.403;
M.S. § 340A.405
Liquor Caterer The Twisted Pig Inc DBA With Public Safety Chapter 700
a Twist City Clerk M.S. § 340A.404
Whereas, the below businesses have submitted and complied with the license renewal criteria for
a City Therapeutic Massage License, which includes a criminal history background check for the
business owner(s) and a criminal history background check for each therapist, verification of
liability insurance, submissions of any updates to physical space, and a successful inspection
demonstrating compliance with City Code and the State Fire Code.
Type of License Applicant Staff Approval City Code and
Minnesota Statute
Therapeutic Salon Amore, 1278 East Public Safety Chapter 703
Massage Enterprise Moore Lake Drive. Individual Fire Marshal M.S. § 471.707
Massage Therapist: Kelli City Clerk
Potratz
Therapeutic Collective Harmony Massage Public Safety Chapter 703
Massage Enterprise and Healing Arts LLC, 7260 Fire Marshal M.S. § 471.707
University Avenue #315. City Clerk
Individual Massage
Therapists: Sharon Sloper,
Patricia Pate
Therapeutic Dave’s Sport Shop Massage Public Safety Chapter 703
Massage Enterprise 1001 E Moore Lake Dr, Fire Marshal M.S. § 471.707
Fridley, MN 55432 City Clerk
Individual Therapeutic
Massage Therapist: Li Liu
Massage Therapy LTF Club Operations Public Safety Chapter 703
Business Company Inc., 1200 East Fire Marshal M.S. § 471.707
Moore Lake Drive N.E. City Clerk
Individual Massage Therapist:
Dana Collins, Abigail Trnka,
Lynda Guhin, Laura Kasel
Whereas, the below businesses have submitted and complied with the license renewal criteria for
a City Tobacco License, which includes criminal history background check for the business
owner(s), verification of liability insurance, submission of the business’s State of Minnesota
Department of Revenue application form, and a successful inspection demonstrating compliance
with City Code and the State Fire Code.
Type of License Applicant Staff Approval City Code and
Minnesota Statute
Tobacco MN C-Store, 7600 University Public Safety Chapter 701
Avenue Fire Marshal M.S. § 461.12, subd. 1
City Clerk
Tobacco Bona Companies Inc., 5311 Public Safety Chapter 701
University Avenue Fire Marshal M.S. § 461.12, subd. 1
City Clerk
Tobacco Route 47 Pub and Grub, 7820 Public Safety Chapter 701
University Avenue Fire Marshal M.S. § 461.12, subd. 1
City Clerk
Tobacco Goodstop by Casey’s #4267 Public Safety Chapter 701
7295 University Avenue N.E. Fire Marshal M.S. § 461.12, subd. 1
City Clerk
Tobacco River Boat Food & Fuel, 7883 Public Safety Chapter 701
East River Road Fire Marshal M.S. § 461.12, subd. 1
City Clerk
Tobacco Walmart, Inc., 8450 University Public Safety Chapter 701
Avenue Fire Marshal M.S. § 461.12, subd. 1
City Clerk
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Tobacco Cub Foods, 250 57 Avenue Public Safety Chapter 701
Fire Marshal M.S. § 461.12, subd. 1
City Clerk
Tobacco Old Central BP, 1301 Public Safety Chapter 701
Mississippi Street Fire Marshal M.S. § 461.12, subd. 1
City Clerk
Tobacco Fridley BP, Inc., 6485 East Public Safety Chapter 701
River Road Fire Marshal M.S. § 461.12, subd. 1
City Clerk
Tobacco Speedway #4175 Public Safety Chapter 701
5667 University Ave NE Fire Marshal M.S. § 461.12, subd. 1
City Clerk
Tobacco Speedway #4199 Public Safety Chapter 701
7299 Highway 65 NE Fire Marshal M.S. § 461.12, subd. 1
City Clerk
Tobacco Speedway #4207 Public Safety Chapter 701
7449 East River Rd NE Fire Marshal M.S. § 461.12, subd. 1
City Clerk
Tobacco Holiday Stationstore Public Safety Chapter 701
#2746188 Fire Marshal M.S. § 461.12, subd. 1
5695 Hackmann Ave NE City Clerk
Tobacco Holiday Stationstore Public Safety Chapter 701
#2746118 Fire Marshal M.S. § 461.12, subd. 1
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200 57 Avenue City Clerk
Tobacco Product Fridley ECigs and Supply, dba Public Safety Chapter 701
Shop Incognito Vape and Tobacco Fire Marshal M.S. § 461.12, subd. 1
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Supply, 251 57 Avenue NE City Clerk
Tobacco Product Moore Lake Tobacco, 1015 Public Safety Chapter 701
Shop East Moore Lake Drive Fire Marshal M.S. § 461.12, subd. 1
City Clerk
Tobacco Product Fridley BP Inc. dba River Public Safety Chapter 701
Shop Tobacco, 6485 East River Fire Marshal M.S. § 461.12, subd. 1
Road City Clerk
Tobacco Product Old Central BP Inc. dba 4 Public Safety Chapter 701
Shop Corners Tobacco, 1301 Fire Marshal M.S. § 461.12, subd. 1
Mississippi Street City Clerk
Tobacco Product Flamezz Inc. dba Mr. Public Safety Chapter 701
Shop Discount Tobacco and Fire Marshal M.S. § 461.12, subd. 1
Smokes, 7610 University City Clerk
Avenue
Whereas, the below businesses have submitted and complied with the license renewal criteria for
a City Automotive Fuel Station which includes a criminal history background check for the
business owner(s), verification of liability insurance, and a successful inspection demonstrating
compliance with City Code and the State Fire Code.
Type of License Applicant Staff Approval City Code and
Minnesota Statute
Automotive Fuel MN C-Store, 7600 University Public Safety Chapter 709
Station Avenue Fire Marshal M.S. § 296.A.12
City Clerk
Automotive Fuel Bona Companies Inc., 5311 Public Safety Chapter 709
Station University Avenue Fire Marshal M.S. § 296.A.12
City Clerk
Automotive Fuel Goodstop by Casey’s #4267 Public Safety Chapter 709
Station 7295 University Avenue N.E Fire Marshal M.S. § 296.A.12
City Clerk
Automotive Fuel River Boat Food & Fuel, 7883 Public Safety Chapter 709
Station East River Road Fire Marshal M.S. § 296.A.12
City Clerk
Automotive Fuel Sam’s Club #6310, 8150 Public Safety Chapter 709
Station University Avenue N.E. Fire Marshal M.S. § 296.A.12
City Clerk
Automotive Fuel Old Central BP, 1301 Public Safety Chapter 709
Station Mississippi Street Fire Marshal M.S. § 296.A.12
City Clerk
Automotive Fuel Fridley BP, Inc., 6485 East Public Safety Chapter 709
Station River Road Fire Marshal M.S. § 296.A.12
City Clerk
Automotive Fuel Speedway #4175 Public Safety Chapter 709
Station 5667 University Ave NE Fire Marshal M.S. § 296.A.12
City Clerk
Automotive Fuel Speedway #4199 Public Safety Chapter 709
Station 7299 Highway 65 NE Fire Marshal M.S. § 296.A.12
City Clerk
Automotive Fuel Speedway #4207 Public Safety Chapter 709
Station 7449 East River Rd NE Fire Marshal M.S. § 296.A.12
City Clerk
Automotive Fuel Holiday Stationstore Public Safety Chapter 709
Station #2746188 Fire Marshal M.S. § 296.A.12
5695 Hackmann Ave NE City Clerk
Automotive Fuel Holiday Stationstore Public Safety Chapter 709
Station #2746118 Fire Marshal M.S. § 296.A.12
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200 57 Avenue City Clerk
Whereas, the below businesses have submitted and complied with the license renewal criteria for
a City Pawn License, which includes criminal history background check for the business owner(s),
Managerial License application, verification of liability insurance and a successful inspection
demonstrating compliance with the City Code and the State Fire Code.
Type of License Applicant Staff Approval City Code and
Minnesota Statute
Pawn Shop Pawn American Minnesota Public Safety Chapter 702
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LLC, 789 53 Avenue. Fire Marshal M.S. § 325J.02
Manager: Gelgeis City Clerk
McDonough
Pawn Shop EZPAWN Minnesota Inc. Public Safety Chapter 702
dba Max It Pawn, 7300 Fire Marshal M.S. § 325J.02
University Avenue City Clerk
Manager: James Schulz
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves these
business licenses for a term beginning on May 1, 2026, and ending on April 30, 2027.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 13th day of April, 2026.
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Dave Ostwald – Mayor
Attest:
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Melissa Moore – City Clerk