HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07February 24, 2015 Item No.________
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 1
OF THE LAKEVILLE CITY CODE
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to adopt an ordinance amending
Title 3, Chapter 1 of the Lakeville City Code concerning alcoholic beverages.
Passage of this motion will result in an increase in liquor license fees.
Overview
Council members and City staff reviewed the City’s liquor license fees at last year’s budget
work sessions. The current fee structure for on-sale liquor licenses has been in place since
2006. Wine and 3.2% malt liquor license fees have been in place since 1998. After extensive
review of the costs incurred for license issuance and enforcement, the Finance and Police
departments are recommending a rate increase. The proposed liquor license fees continue to
be the lowest in the metro area.
Minnesota Statute requires a public hearing prior to increasing liquor license fees. Notices
were mailed to all existing license holders. To date, we have received comments from one
license holder, Bob Gillen, owner of Porterhouse Steak & Seafood Grill.
Primary Issues to Consider
What are the current and proposed fees? (See attached)
If approved, when do the new fees go into effect? License holders would be required to pay
the new fee with their renewal application for the 2015/2016 license year.
Supporting Information
Exhibits presented by the Finance Department at the budget work sessions which outline
historical perspectives and fees charged by comparable cities.
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $____________Budgeted: Y/N ____ Source: __________________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): ________________________________________
Community Values: Good Value for Public Services
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Analysis of Primary Issues
Type of License Current Fee Proposed Fee
On-Sale Liquor (annual liquor sales of $375,000 or less) $5,500 $6,250
On-Sale Liquor (annual liquor sales of over $375,000) $6,500 $7,000
Off-Sale 3.2% malt liquor $75 $300
Wine $300 $800
Investigation $300/$500 $700