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Agenda Title:

Council action is requested on the change in ownership application received from Two Clams LLC dba Vivilore for a Restaurant Selling Intoxicating Liquor license for Vivilore located at 10815 E. Winner Rd.

Recommendations:

This application meets the requirements of the City’s Alcoholic Beverage Code.

Executive Summary:

The applicant is requesting City Council approval a change of ownership for the liquor license located at 10815 E. Winner Rd. The hours of operation will be Monday – Sunday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm.  The applicant has also requested a Sunday Sales License.  This license will be issued administratively should the City Council approve the ownership change.  Two Clams, LLC has purchased the property located at 10815 E. Winner Rd. from Winner Rd., LLC, the prior owner of Vivilore.  The applicant has indicated that this location will have alcohol sales that meet the City’s Alcoholic Beverage Code.

Background:

Applicant: Two Clams, LLC

Name of business:  Vivilore

Business Address: 10815 E. Winner Rd.

Size of establishment (includes outdoor patio space if applicable): Vivilore currently operates in a 6,000 square foot restaurant with a 2,000 square foot event space, and a 750 square foot courtyard/patio.

Liquor License Types:  Restaurant Selling Intoxicating Liquor including Sunday Sales

Types of Alcohol to be sold/served: Various types of intoxicating liquor and beer by the drink.

History of any liquor license at this location; if a new building, provide a brief update on the construction:  Vivilore has been in business since 2012. The property and business was purchased by Two Clams, LLC in January, 2024.  Two Clams, LLC dba Vivilore intends to continue operating the business as it has been as an upscale restaurant. There is one active liquor license within 1,000 feet of this location:  Wine Down is located to the northeast.   

Location proximity to school, church, or residential zoning: According to the City’s mapping system there is one church and no schools within 300 feet of the parcel.  There is also residential property located within 300 feet. 

Managing Officer Information and results from background check: Two Clams, LLC has indicated Jollene Hastings will serve as the appointed managing officer.  The background investigation conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Jollene Hastings revealed she meets the requirements of the Alcoholic Beverages code.

Department:          Community DevelopmentContact Person:          Tom Scannell


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ATTACHMENTS:
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Redacted Liquor ApplicationBackup Material
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