HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-157 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2019/12/02Resolution No. 19-157
Resolution revising Resolution Nos. 17-196, 18-026, 18-071 and 18-198
limiting number of off-sale intoxicating liquor licenses
Whereas, on December 18, 2017 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 17-196 whereby
the City Council restricted the number of off-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to fifteen (15) until
June 30, 2018; and
Whereas, on February 5, 2018 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-026 whereby
the City Council restricted the number of off-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to thirteen (13) until
June 30, 2018; and
Whereas, on May 7, 2018 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-071 whereby the
City Council restricted the number of off-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to thirteen (13) until
December 31, 2018; and
Whereas, on December 17, 2018 the City Council adopted Resolution 18-198 whereby the
City Council restricted the number of off-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to thirteen (13) until
December 31, 2019; and
Whereas, the City remains concerned about the number of off-sale intoxicating liquor
licenses issued on a per capita basis compared to 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 existing
number of issued licenses at this time that are currently being utilized while the City Council
studies the issue; and
Whereas, the city has completed its study and review and in the process of amending its
official controls and the City Council finds it is in the best interest of the city and its citizens to
limit the number of off-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to the existing number of issued licenses
at this time that are currently being utilized until the official controls have been amended and are
in effect; 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 restricted to thirteen (13).
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2. The only off-sale intoxicating liquor license that will be issued will be for the
continued operation of a liquor store by a new or existing owner at a location that
is currently utilizing the existing licensed premises.
3. This resolution shall be effective upon its adoption and shall apply to all pending
and future applications and shall expire on February 29, 2020.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 2, 2019
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Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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