City Council Meeting Date: March 4, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Lynette Peterson, City Clerk
Jeff Schroepfer, Chief of Police
Subject:
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Consider Approval of Liquor License Renewals.
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Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council hereby approves liquor license renewals for April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026 as shown on the attached list, subject to the following conditions:
1. Liquor licenses will be issued upon receipt of:
* All required documents
* Payment of all delinquent taxes, assessments, utility bills or other financial claims of the city
* Payment of all remaining liquor license fees
* Successful completion of background investigations
2. Renewal of Outdoor Dining Permits are approved for The Hideaway (to include serving alcohol to tables in the parklet), The Grand Event Center and Basil's Pizza subject to the following conditions:
* Final review and approval of layout and barriers proposed to be used by the Chief of Police.
* Compliance with all terms and conditions noted in City Code Section 6-70 - Temporary expansion of licensed premises/outdoor sales and service.
Summary Report:
The City Council is being asked to approve the 2025 liquor license renewals. Current liquor licenses expire on March 31, 2025. The list contains a total of 32 licenses in the following categories:
* 19 - On-Sale Intoxicating licenses
* 4 - On-Sale Wine/3.2 licenses
* 5 - Off-sale 3.2 licenses
* 1 - Cocktail Room license
* 2 - Taproom licenses
* 1 - Off Sale Small Brewer License to sell 128 Ounces Per Day
Staff has been working on the license renewals since early January. Licensees were provided with copies of applicable state laws, and Chapters 6 and 50 of the City Code. Each liquor license renewal application is being checked for compliance, which covers the provisions of Minnesota State law and City Code. These provisions include:
* Background investigations on licensees
* Review of p...
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