City Council Meeting Date: June 2, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Lynette Peterson, City Clerk
Jeff Schroepfer, Chief of Police
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Consider Approval of a Temporary Liquor License for Loon Liquors LLC dba Loon Liquor Company for July 16, 2026 for the Friends of Downtown Northfield Third Thursday Event.
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Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council hereby approves a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Loon Liquors LLC dba Loon Liquor Company for July 16, 2026 for the Friends of Downtown Northfield Third Thursday event 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 Loon Liquors LLC dba Loon Liquor Company on July 16, 2026 at the Friends of Downtown Northfield Third Thursday event. 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 Loon Liquor Company. The event will be held in Bridge Square and the surrounding streets as part of the Friends of Downtown Northfield Third Thursday event. Loon Liquor Company applied for a temporary liquor license in 2025 for one event. The licensed area will be monitored by event staff with barricades at entrances of the area alcohol will be served.
In addition to clubs, charitable, religious, or other nonprofit organizations, the City may issue to a brewer who manufactures fewer than 3,500 barrels of malt liquor in a year...
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