City Council Meeting Date: April 1, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Lynette Peterson, City Clerk
Jeff Schroepfer, Chief of Police
Title
Consider Approval of a Temporary Liquor License for Imminent Brewing, LLC dba Imminent Brewing for May 15, 2025 at the Friends of Downtown Northfield Third Thursday Block Party.
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Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council hereby approves a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Imminent Brewing LLC dba Imminent Brewing for May 15, 2025 at the Friends of Downtown Northfield Third Thursday Block Party subject to the following:
a. Applicant is responsible to ensure compliance with all local and state regulations.
b. Non-compliance with conditions will result in the license being revoked.
c. License shall be issued upon:
1. Completion and submission of all required documents.
2. Receipt of approval from Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Division.
3. Approval of event layout and enclosures by the Chief of Police or designee.
Summary Report:
The City Council is being asked to consider approval of the above motion for a temporary liquor license for Imminent Brewing, LLC dba Imminent Brewing for May 15, 2025 at the Friends of Downtown Northfield Third Thursday Block Party on Division Street between 4th and 5th Streets. Temporary on-sale liquor licenses are approved by the City and issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division.
Staff discussed the event with representatives of Imminent Brewing. The event will be held in downtown Northfield as part of the Friends of Downtown Northfield Third Thursday Block Party in downtown Northfield. Imminent Brewing applied for a temporary liquor license in 2024 for the Friends of Downtown Northfield and Riverwalk Market Fair Third Thursday Block Party. The licensed area will be monitored by event staff with barricades on both ends of the area alcohol will be served.
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