HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-026 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2018/02/05RESOLUTION NO. 18-026
RESOLUTION REVISING RESOLUTION NO. 17-196
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);
and
WHEREAS, only thirteen (13) of the fifteen (15) licensed off -sale liquor licenses in the
stores are being utilized by businesses that are still in operation; 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, 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).
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 June 30, 2018.
for
Attest:
Manager
Meliss Kennedy, City Q erk
by the City Council February 5, 2018