City Council Meeting Date: March 2, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Lynette Peterson, City Clerk
Mark Elliott, 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, 2021 - March 31, 2022 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 (dependent upon Council consideration of waiving fees for 2021)
* Successful completion of background investigations
2. Renewal of Outdoor Dining Permits are approved for The Hideaway 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.
There may be additional liquor license renewals next meeting as we are still in the process of completing the application review process.
Summary Report:
The City Council is being asked to approve the 2021 liquor license renewals. Current liquor licenses expire on March 31, 2021. The list contains a total of 32 licenses in the following categories:
* 18 - On-Sale Intoxicating licenses
* 6 - On-Sale Wine/3.2 licenses
* 5 - Off-sale 3.2 licenses
* 1 - Cocktail Room license
* 2 - Taproom licenses
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 in...
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