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City of Northfield MN
File #: 26-152    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Information/Discussion Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/9/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Public Hearing for Liquor License for Taco Terco LLC DBA Taco Terco, 307 Water Street S., Suite B, and 303 Water Street S.
Attachments: 1. 1 - Public Hearing Taco Terco, 2. 2 - 307 303 Water Street Map
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City Council Meeting Date: March 17, 2026

To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator

From: Lynette Peterson, City Clerk
Jeff Schroepfer, Chief of Police

Subject:
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Public Hearing for Liquor License for Taco Terco LLC DBA Taco Terco, 307 Water Street S., Suite B, and 303 Water Street S.

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Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council is being asked to hold a public hearing for an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Sunday Liquor License for Taco Terco LLC DBA Taco Terco, 307 Water Street S., Suite B, and 303 Water Street S., Northfield.

Per the procedures included in the staff report, there will need to be a motion to close the public hearing at its conclusion.

Summary Report:
The City received a new liquor license application from Taco Terco LLC on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Since this establishment has been closed and a new business is leasing the premises, a public hearing is being held as outlined in City Code. Taco Terco LLC dba Taco Terco has applied for an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Sunday Liquor License. A liquor license background investigation was conducted by the police department, which includes a check of the LLC and the officers of the LLC. The Police Department noted no concerns at this time. Consideration of approval of the liquor license is scheduled following the public hearing.

Public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 350' of 307 Water Street S. and 303 Water Street S on February 18, 2026. A copy of the public hearing notice (attachment 1) and map (attachment 2) are attached. The public hearing notice was also published in the Northfield News on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

The following is the procedure of the public hearing per the City Council's adopted Rules of Business:

Public Hearing Procedure:
A Public Hearing is used by the City Council to solicit the public's comments on various projects or City operation procedures.

A. The Chair ...

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