City Council Meeting Date: January 16, 2018
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Deb Little, City Clerk
Monte Nelson, Chief of Police
Title
Consider Approval of Temporary Liquor License for Imminent Brewing, LLC for February 9 & 10, 2018.
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Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council hereby approves a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Imminent Brewing, LLC for February 9 & 10, 2018 at 519 Division St. S, Unit 1. 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, including, but not limited to, the facility receiving a certificate of occupancy.
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 approve the above motion for a temporary liquor license for Imminent Brewing LLC for February 9 & 10, 2018 at 519 Division St. S, Unit 1. 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, LLC. The event will take place entirely on private property in the indoor event space and outdoor space at Armory Square owned by Kyoko Properties.
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 or a microdistillery, a temporary license for the on-sale of intoxicating liquor in connection with a social event within the municipality sponsored by the brewer or microdistillery. Temporary licenses are limited to a total of 12 days per year, to any one organization or any one location within a 12-month period. Imminent Brewing has been issued a one-day temporary license for 2018. Approval of this event will bring the total number of days to 3 for 2018.
Alternative Options:
N/A
Financial Impacts:
The City receives $350 for this temporary liquor license.
Tentative Timelines:
Licenses must be sent to the Minnesota Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Division for review and approval a minimum of 30 days prior to the event.