HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-196 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2017/12/18RESOLUTION NO. 17-196
RESOLUTION LIMITING NUMBER OF OFF -SALE
INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES
WHEREAS, there are currently 15 licensed off -sale liquor stores in the City and it represents
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:
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 fifteen (15).
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 currently licensed location
utilizing the existing licensed premises.
resolution shall be effective upon its adoption and shall apply to all pending and
e applications, and shall expire on June 30, 2018.
by jhe,(,ity Council December 18, 2017
Attest:
Jerk
Meliss Kenned , C� y