HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-011 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2015/01/20RESOLUTION NO. 15-011
RESOLUTION LIMITING NUMBER OF OFF -SALE
INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES
WHEREAS, the current 16 licensed off -sale liquor stores in the City represent a much
higher number of such establishments on a per capita basis than neighboring and other comparable
cities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has regulatory concerns about this relatively high number
and location of off -sale liquor establishments in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that it would be in the best interest of the City and
its citizens to engage in more detailed studies to determine if additional regulations are needed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also believes that it is appropriate and in the best interest of
the City and its citizens to limit the number of off -sale intoxicating liquor licenses to the current
number of issued licenses at this time while the City Council studies the issue; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with State law, City Code Section 3-72 allows the City
Council by resolution to restrict the number of any type of liquor license issued by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. Pursuant to St. Louis Park City Code Section 3-72, the total number of off -sale
intoxicating liquor licenses issued in the City will be restncted to sixteen (16).
2. The only new off -sale intoxicating liquor license that will be issued will be for the
continued operation of a liquor store by a new owner at a currently licensed location
utilizing the existing licensed premises.
s resolution shall be effective upon its adoption and shall apply to all pending and
re applications, and shall expire on December 31, 2015.
mistration:
Attest:
City Clerk
Adop'fed\by the City Council January 20, 2015
Mayor/