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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-054 CCRMember Graves introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-54 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REINSTATEMENT FEE FOR BAYMONT INN & SUITES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO APPROVE AND ISSUE THE HOSPITALITY ACCOMMODATIONS LICENSE WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 23, Section 23-2400 of the Brooklyn Center City Code, Hospitality License Holders have until May 1 of each year to apply for and renew their Hospitality Licenses; and WHEREAS, on March 9, 2025, Baymont Inn & Suites (Baymont), located at 2050 Freeway Blvd in Brooklyn Center, MN 5 543 0, submitted an incomplete application for the renewal of the Hospitality Accommodations License; and WHERAS, on May 9, 2025, Baymont attempted to pay their outstanding application fee; and WHEREAS, as of May 12, 2025, the City Council considered the matter and determined that the application was incomplete with multiple violations, including failure to renew the license, unpaid lodging tax penalties, previously unpaid utility charges, outstanding code violations, and safety violations; and WHEREAS, on May 12, 2025, the Brooklyn Center City Council suspended the hospitality license for 60 days subject to the following conditions: Comply with City Code Section 23-2414 paragraphs A-E; Comply with all requirements related to the License Type, which is License Level I; Secure and show proof of all applicable County and State licenses, permits, compliance reports, etc.; Undergo a full City Code Inspection (zoning code, fire code, building code, etc.) prior to license reinstatement; Pay all outstanding fees, penalties, and fines including the Lodging Tax Penalties of $518.08 and the Outstanding City Utilities of $9,554.42; Pay restitution to the City for the emergent relocation of lodgers from Baymont Inn and Suites on March 26-March 28, 2025 in the amount of approximately $1,814.44; Submit to periodic inspections of the premises to ensure continued compliance with city laws and regulations due to ongoing fire safety issues, and the need to immediately relocate individuals from the Baymont due to safety issues and subsequent lack of response to emergency; Fix and secure ingress and egress doors for occupant safety; Maintain onsite management presence for all shifts; Provide regular updates to the City Manager regarding the status and compliance with these conditions; Occupants may not be evicted during the time of suspension; Licensee may not rent to any new guests; WHEREAS, as of May 27, 2025, certain conditions outlined have been fulfilled; and RESOLUTION NO. 2025-54 WHEREAS, a reinstatement fee of $300, which is one and a half of the annual renewal fees, is recommended to be paid prior to the license issuance; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to reinstate the Hospitality License for Baymont upon satisfaction of all conditions as outlined in the Licensing Order issued on May 13, 2025, and as restated in this resolution, and payment of the fee of $300. 27, 2025 Date Mayor ATTEST: Interim City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerzak and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Graves, Jerzak, Kragness, Moore and the following voted against the same: none whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.