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Memorandum
TO: Edina Code of Ordinance Users
FROM: Debra Mangen,City Clerk
DATE: Augsut 24, 2011
RE: Code Supplement 2011-01
Section 900 was missed when the supplement was mailed out in June. Please replace your entire Section 900 with the
attached update.
Feel free to contact me with any questions regarding this supplement or Edina's Code.I would also like to note that
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CC: City Council
City of Edina Liquor 900.01
CHAPTER 9. LIQUOR
Section 900 - Sale of Liquor and Wine; Licensing
900.01 Definitions. Unless the context otherwise clearly indicates, the following terms
shall have the stated meanings:
Bar. A counter or similar kind of place or structure at which wine or liquor is served.
Commissioner. The State Commissioner of Public Safety,
Cafe. See definition of "restaurant" in this Subsection.
Club. Any corporation duly organized under the laws of the State for civic, fraternal,
social or business purposes, or for intellectual improvement, or for the promotion of
sports, which shall have more than 50 members, and which for more than one year
shall have owned, hired or leased a building or space in a building of such extent and
character as may be suitable and adequate for the reasonable and comfortable
accommodation of its members, and whose affairs and management are conducted by a
board of directors, executive committee, or other similar body chosen by the members
at a meeting held for the purpose, none of whose members, officers, agents or
employees are paid, directly or indirectly, any compensation by way of profit from the
distribution or sale of beverages to the members of the club or to its guests, beyond the
amount of such reasonable salary or wages as may be fixed and voted each year by the
directors or other governing body.
Food Establishment License. A license issued by the City under the provisions of
Section 721 of this Code.
Hotel. An establishment where food and lodging are regularly furnished to transients
and which has a dining room serving the general public at tables and having facilities
for seating at least 30 guests at one time, and at least 50 guest rooms.
Intoxicating Liquor. Ethyl, alcohol, and distilled, fermented, spirituous, vinous and
malt beverages containing in excess of 3.2 percent of alcohol by weight.
Intoxicating Malt Liquor. Any beer, ale or other beverage made from malt by
fermentation and containing more than 3.2 percent of alcohol by weight.
License. A license granted pursuant to this Section.
Licensed Premises. The area shown in the license application as the place where wine
or liquor will be served or consumed.
Liquor. 3.2 percent malt liquor, intoxicating liquor, and intoxicating malt liquor.
Meal. Entrees and sandwiches offered on a restaurant menu.
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Off-Sale. Retail sale in the original package for consumption away from the premises
only.
On-Sale. Sale for consumption on the premises only.
Original Package. Any container or receptacle holding liquor, in which the liquor is
corked or sealed at the place of manufacture.
Restaurant. An establishment, under control of a single proprietor or manager,
having appropriate facilities for serving meals and where in consideration of payment,
meals are regularly served at tables to the general public, and which employs an
adequate staff to provide the usual and suitable service to its guests, and which has a
seating capacity for not fewer than 30 guests at one time.
Sale, Sell, Sold. All barters, exchanges, gifts, sales, and other means used to obtain,
dispose of, or furnish any liquor or wine or any other beverage, directly or indirectly,
as part of a commercial transaction, in violation or evasion of the provisions of this
Section, but does not include sales by State licensed liquor wholesalers selling to
licensed retailers.
State Established Legal Drinking Age. For purposes of this Section, the State
established legal age for consumption of liquor and wine is 21 years of age.
3.2 Percent Malt Liquor. Any potable beverage with an alcoholic content of more
than one-half of one percent by volume and not more than 3.2 percent by weight.
Wine. Vinous beverage created by fermentation.
900.02 Off-Sale Limited to Municipal Liquor Stores; Dispensary Established. No
intoxicating liquor, intoxicating malt liquor or wine shall be sold, or caused to be sold at
off-sale within the City by any person, or by any store or establishment, or by any agent or
employee of such person, store or establishment, except by the City and on the premises in the
City occupied by the municipal liquor dispensary for the off-sale of liquor and wine. There is
hereby established a municipal liquor dispensary for the off-sale and on-sale of liquor and
wine. The dispensary shall be located at such suitable places in the City as the Council
determines by resolution.
Subd. 1 Off-Sale Dispensary. The following shall apply to the municipal liquor
dispensary for the off-sale of liquor and wine:
A. The dispensary shall be under the control of the Manager. The Manager may
appoint employees as deemed necessary to operate the dispensary in full compliance
with this Section and State Law. No person under the State established legal drinking
age shall be employed in the dispensary.
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B. The Manager may require persons employed in the dispensary to furnish a
surety bond to the City in the same manner as prescribed by Subsection 115.12 of this
Code.
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C. Subject to the requirements of M.S. 340A.504, the hours of operation and the
dispensary shall be established by resolution of the Council.
D. All restrictions as to the manner of conducting sales as set forth in Subsection
900.10 except Subd. 7 thereof shall apply to the dispensary.
Subd. 2. On-Sale Dispensary. All restrictions as to the manner of conducting sales as
set forth in subsections 900.10, 900.11 and 900.12 shall apply to the municipal liquor
dispensary for the on-sale of liquor and wine."
900.03 License Required. No person, except wholesalers or manufacturers to the extent
authorized by law, directly or indirectly, upon any pretense or by any device, shall sell at
off-sale any 3.2 percent malt liquor or at on-sale any 3.2 percent malt liquor, intoxicating malt
liquor, wine or intoxicating liquor without first having obtained a license, other than sales by
the City at its municipal liquor dispensary.
900.04 License Types. Licenses shall be of eight types:
A. On-Sale Club Liquor License - permits the on-sale of liquor and wine at
qualifying clubs. Only establishments possessing an On-Sale Club License on
December 31, 1998, shall be eligible for receiving an On-Sale Club Liquor
License pursuant to this Section.
B. On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License - permits the on-sale of liquor and wine
at qualifying hotels and restaurants. A qualifying hotel with multiple points of
liquor sale and service within the hotel may operate under a single On-Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License provided that the sale of food and liquor is under
the exclusive ownership and control of the licensee. Any restaurant or other
facility serving liquor within a hotel which operates under separate ownership or
control shall be considered a distinct entity for purposes of this Section.
C. Off-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License - permits the off-sale of 3.2
percent malt liquor at certain retail establishments.
D. On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License - permits the on-sale of 3.2
percent malt liquor at certain retail establishments.
E. Wine License - permits the on-sale of wine at qualifying hotels and
restaurants. (Intoxicating malt liquor may be sold on premises holding both a
3.2 percent malt liquor on-sale license and a wine license.)
F. 4amporwy O"ale UWxicating Laquer License - permits the on-sale of 3.2
percent malt liquor, intoxicating malt liquor, wine and intoxicating liquor at
events sponsored by-;.,stain organization& Not more than two such licenses
shall be issued to the same organization or corporation in a calendar year with at
least 30 days between issue dates. Each license shall be issued for not more
than three consecutive days. The City Council may restrict such licenses to the
sale of 3.2 percent malt liquor, intoxicating malt liquor or wine only.
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G. Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License - permits the on-sale
of 3.2 percent malt liquor at events sponsored by certain organizations. Not
more than two such licenses shall be issued to the same organization or
corporation in a calendar year with at least 30 days between issue dates. Each
license shall be issued for not more than three consecutive days.
H. Sunday On-Sale License - permits the on-sale of intoxicating liquor on
Sunday. Only persons holding an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License or an On-
Sale Club Liquor License may hold a Sunday On-Sale License
900.05 License Applications; Renewal. An application for any license required by this Section
or the renewal of an existing license shall be made on forms provided by the Clerk. The
provisions of Section 160 of this Code, shall apply to all licenses required by this Section, and
to the holders of such licenses, except that licenses and renewals shall be granted or denied in
accordance with Subsection 900.06. All applications shall be accompanied by the fees set forth
in Subsection 900.07. Every license issued under this Section shall expire at 12:01 A.M. on
April 1 following its date of issuance. Renewal applications shall be submitted at least 60 days
but not more than 150 days before expiration of the license. If, in the judgment of the Council
as to off-sale and on-sale licenses, good and sufficient cause for the applicant's failure to apply
for a renewal within the time provided is shown, the Council, may, if the other provisions of
this Section are complied with, grant the license. In addition to the application requirements
provided in Section 160 of this Code, applicants shall also provide the following:
A. The type of license the applicant seeks;
B. A description of the type of business to be transacted on the licensed
premises;
C. Proof of financial responsibility with regard to liability imposed by M.S.
340A.801 in the manner and to the extent required by M.S. 340A.409. If the
applicant claims exemption from the requirements of said Statute, proof of
exemption shall be established by affidavit given by the applicant in form and
substance acceptable to the Clerk;
D. All forms and information required by the Police Chief, the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety and the Minnesota Department of Revenue;
E. Any affidavits of the applicant as required by the Clerk, on forms provided
by the Clerk, in support of the application;
F. Authorization to release information obtained in connection with the
application;
G. A statement signed by the applicant stating that he or she has reviewed and
understands the pertinent provisions of this Section and State law;
H. In the case of an application for a Wine License, or On-Sale Intoxicating
Liquor License, the applicant shall provide evidence satisfactory to the Clerk as
to compliance with the requirements of Subd. 2 of Subsection 900.12 as to the
completion of an alcohol awareness program;
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I. In the case of an application for a Wine License or On-Sale Intoxicating
Liquor License, the applicant shall provide evidence satisfactory to the Clerk as
to ompitamewith the requirements of Subd. 3 of4ftection 901.12t11w to,the
:tentage-of food sold on the licensed premises. This requirement shall be
established by an affidavit of the licensee on a form provided by the Clerk. The
affidavit shall be given with each application for issuance or renewal on a Wine
License or an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, or at other times as the
Clerk may request. If,the application is for the renewal of a Wine License or an
On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, the affidavit shall also include the actual
percentage of gross receipts attributable to the sale of food during the
immediately preceding 12-month period. The Clerk shall require that any such
affidavit be verified and confirmed, on a form provided by the Clerk, by a,
,certified Public Accountant.* Failure or refusal of a licensee to give such
affidavit with such application, or on request of the Clerk, or any false statement
in any such affidavit, shall be grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of all
licenses held by such licensee.
J. In the case of an application for a Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt
Liquor License or a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License. The
applicant shall provide evidence satisfactory to the Clerk that the applicant
complies with the requirements of Subsection 900.08 as to being a qualified
corporation or organization.
K. Any other information deemed necessary by the Manager to undertake
consideration of the application.
900.06 Consideration of Application; Public Hearing. The provisions of Section 160 of
this Code shall apply to all licenses required by Subsection 900.04 and to the holders of such
licenses, provided that all licenses shall be granted or denied by the City Council and the
Commissioner, if required by State law. The City Council shall conduct a public hearingnon
the application for a new On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenser or a Temporary On-Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License twithin a reasonable period following receipt of a complete
application and completion of the investigation required by Subsection 900.05. A notice of the
date, time, place and purpose of the hearing shall be published once in the official newspaper
not less than ten days before the date of the hearing. After hearing the oral and written views
of all interested persons, the Council shall make its decision at the same meeting or at a
specified future meeting. No hearing shall be required for the renewal or the transfer of an
On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor license.
900.07 Fees.
Subd. 1 Application Fee. The annual license application fee shall be the amount
set forth in Section 185 of this Code. When a new Wine License or On-Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License is issued for a portion of a year, the annual license
application fee shall be prorated at the rate of one twelfth of the license fee per month
or portion of a month remaining in the license year at the time of application. The
annual license application fee for a Wine License or for an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
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License may be refunded, less costs incurred by the City as determined by the Clerk, in
the event that the application is withdrawn by the applicant or denied by the Council.
Subd. 2 On-sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal Fee. A business with an On-
sale Intoxicating Liquor License that passes the annual compliance checks, with no
violations carrying a penalty of $500 or greater, under the Administrative Liquor
Enforcement Penalty matrix, shall be eligible for a reduction in the annual license fee.
The annual license fee reduction shall be $500, up to a maximum of $1,000 for two
consecutive license years with no violations.
Subd. 3 Refunds. A monthly pro-rata share of the annual license fee for a Wine
License or an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License issued pursuant to this Section may
be refunded, less the cost of issuance as determined by the Clerk, if:
A. The business permanently ceases to operate;
B. The license is transferred to a new licensee in accordance with Subsection
900.13 and the City receives a license fee for the remainder of the license term
from the transferee; or
C. A premises licensed to sell wine receives an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
License prior to the expiration of the Wine License. In this instance, a pro-rata
share of the Wine License fee may be refunded.
Subd. 4 Investigation Fees. Upon application for a new or the transfer of an
existing Wine License, On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, On-Sale 3.2 Liquor
License or Off-Sale 3.2 Liquor License, the applicant shall deposit $500.00 with the
City for the investigation fee. If the investigation requires an out-of-state investigation,
an additional $2,000.00 shall be deposited before further processing of the application
by the City. The Clerk may from time to time require the deposit of additional
investigation fees up to the limits provided herein before further processing of the
application if the cost of investigation exceeds the amounts previously deposited. The
cost of the investigation shall be based on the expense involved, but in no event shall it
exceed $500.00 if the investigation is limited to the State or $10,000.00 if outside the
State. All deposited monies not expended on the investigation shall be refunded to the
applicant. All investigative expenses incurred in excess of the deposit shall be paid
prior to consideration of the license application by the Council. Investigation fees for
license renewal shall not exceed $200.00 unless there is a change of ownership of more
than 10% cumulatively over the then existing license period.
900.08 Persons Ineligible for License. The following restrictions apply to any applicant
who is a natural person, a general partner if the applicant is a partnership, or a corporate
officer if the applicant is a corporation. No license shall be granted to:
Any manufacturer, brewer, or wholesaler as defined in M.S. 340A.101, or any manufacturer
of 3.2 percent malt liquor, or to any person who has a financial interest, directly or indirectly,
in such manufacturer, brewer or wholesaler.
A.Any person under the State established legal drinking age.
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B. Any person convicted of any willful violation of any law of the United States 6r any
provision of State Law or this Code with regard to the manufacture, sale or distribution
of liquor.
C. Any person not eligible under M.S. 340A.402, the regulations of the Commissioner
or Section 160 of this Code.
D.Any person who has (i) been convicted, within the five years prior to the application
for a license, of any violation of any law of the United States, the State, or any other
state or territory, or of any local ordinance with regard to: (a) the manufacture, sale,
distribution or possession for sale or distribution of intoxicating liquor or other
controlled substances as defined by State Statute, (b) gambling, (c) theft, or (d) vice; or
(ii) had an intoxicating liquor license, including a wine on-sale license, revoked for any
violation of any statutes, ordinances or regulations relating to the manufacture, sale,
distribution or possession of liquor or wine.
E. Any person who has applied for or holds a federal wholesale or retail liquor dealer's
special stamp or a federal or State gambling or gaming stamp or license.
F. Any person who is an employee or elected official of the City.
G.Any person who has falsified any information given either in the application or in
the process of investigation.
H.Any person who upon renewal, has been found in violation of any provision of this
Section or applicable State Law.
I. If an individual, any person who is not a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
J. Any person who.is financially indebted to a person who is disqualified under this
Subd.
K. If for a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, any organization other than
the Edina Chamber of Commerce, the 50th and France Business and Professional
Association, the Edina Community Foundation or the City. A holder of a Temporary
On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License shall not be eligible to hold a Temporary On-Sale
3.2 Percent Liquor License during all or part of the same license term.
L. If for a Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License, any person who is not
a non-profit corporation or organization that has been in existence for at least three
years where the serving of alcoholic beverages is incidental to and not the main purpose
of the organization and which 'is organized for i) charitable or religious purposes for
which gifts are deductible from the income of the donor under the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as now enacted or as supplemented or amended, ii) service to the nation,
state or community, iii) social purposes, iv) promotion of sports, v) promotion of
persons to elective office, or vi) promotion of business within the community. A holder
of a Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License shall not be eligible to hold a
Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License during all or part of the same license
term.
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M. . If for an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, any person who holds an interest
in an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License or has made application for such a license for
more than three locations in the City. It is the intent hereof that no person may possess
or hold an interest in more than three On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses at one time
in the City. For purposes hereof, "interest" includes any pecuniary interest in the
ownership, operation, management or profits of the establishment, but does not include:
i) bona fide loans, rental agreements, open accounts or other obligations held with or
without security arising out of the ordinary and regular course of business or selling or
leasing merchandise, fixtures or supplies to such establishment or ii) any interest of five
percent or less in any corporation holding an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License
900.09 Places Ineligible for a License
Subd. 1 General Restrictions. No off-sale or on-sale license shall be granted or
renewed for:
A. Any property on which taxes, assessments or other financial claims of the
State, County or City are due, delinquent or unpaid.
B. Any property on which the business is to be conducted is owned by a person
who is ineligible for a license pursuant to Subsection 900.08
C. Any property located within 300 feet of a place of worship or an
elementary, junior high or senior high school having a regular course of study
accredited by the State. A location which holds a license under this Section shall
not be declared ineligible for license renewal or transfer due to a place of
worship or school that was newly located in its proximity after license issuance.
The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to Temporary On-Sale 3.2
Percent Malt Liquor Licenses.
D. Any property where a license issued under this Section has been revoked
during the preceding year unless the issuance of the license is unanimously
approved by the Council then present.
E. Any property where the conduct of the business is prohibited by Section 850
of this Code.
F. Any property not eligible under M.S. 340A and the regulations of the
Commissioner.
G. Any property used as a sexually oriented business as defined by Section 850
of this Code.
Subd. 2 Off-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor Licenses. In addition to the
requirements of Subd. 1 of this Subsection, no Off-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor
License shall be granted to any theater, recreation establishment, public dancing place
or establishment holding any on-sale license.
Subd. 3 On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor Licenses. In addition to the
requirements of Subd.I of this Subsection, no On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License
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shall be granted for establishments other than (i) private clubs which have been
incorporated for more than ten years and which own and operate club houses for their
members in which the serving of such liquor is incidental to and not the major purpose
of such club, (ii) restaurants, (iii) golf courses, (iv) the Edina Golf Dome, (v) bowling
centers and (vi) hotels. The provisions of this Subdivision do not apply to Temporary
On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor Licenses.
Subd. 4 Wine Licenses. In addition to the requirements of Subd. 1 of this
Subsection, no Wine License shall be granted to any establishment other than a
restaurant located in the PCD-1, PCD-2, PCD-3 Subdistricts, the Mixed Development
District or the Planned Office District.
Subd. 5 On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses. In addition to the requirements
of Subd. 1 of this Subsection, no On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License shall be granted
to i) any establishment other than a restaurant or hotel located in the PCD-2, PCD-3,
POD-2 Subdistricts or the Mixed Development District as established by Section 850 of
this Code ii) any amusement or recreation establishment including amusement arcades,
bowling centers, pool halls or establishments offering amusement devices which means:
A. A machine which upon the insertion of a coin, slug or other token, or upon
payment of a fee, operates, or may be operated, as a game, contest or other
amusement .
B. Miniature pool tables, bowling machines, shuffle boards, electric rifle or
gun ranges, and machines patterned after baseball, basketball, hockey and
similar games and like machines.
C. Amusement devices designated for and used exclusively by children, such
as, but not limited'to, kiddie cars, miniature airplane rides, mechanical horses,
and other miniature mechanical devices
In addition, no On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License shall be granted to any
establishment located in the PCD-2 Subdistrict which will contain more than 200 seats;
provided, however, a premises in the PCD-2 Subdistrict holding a wine license issued
by the City which was in effect on December 31, 1998, and which contains more that
200 seats may be issued an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License but the licensed
premises shall not be thereafter expanded to include more seats than existed on
December 31, 1998. For purposes of the preceding sentence, outdoor, seasonal dining
areas shall not be included in the seat count provided that such outdoor seating
comprises 20 percent or less of the total seating capacity of the licensed premises.
Subd. 6 Temporary Licenses. In addition to the requirements of Subd 1 of this
Subsection, not more than four Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses
and not more than two Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses shall be issued
for any one location in a calendar year with at least 30 days between issue dates. For
purposes of this paragraph, "location" shall mean a physical location within 1000 feet
or the perimeter of the premises first licensed in the calendar year.
900.10 General Restrictions; Conditions of Sale.
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Subd. 1 Conduct. Every licensee shall be responsible for the conduct of the
licensee's place of business and shall maintain conditions of sobriety and order.
Subd. 2 Age. No wine or liquor shall be sold to any person under the State
established legal drinking age, or to an intoxicated person, directly or indirectly.
Subd. 3 Under Age Workers. No person under the age of 18 shall serve or sell
liquor or wine.
Subd. 4 Gambling and Prostitution. No licensee shall keep, possess or operate, or
permit the keeping, possession or operation on the licensed premises, or in any room
adjoining the licensed premises controlled by the licensee, any slot machines, dice or
other gambling equipment as defined in M.S. 349.30, nor permit any gambling therein,
nor permit the licensed premises or any room in the same or in any adjoining building,
directly or indirectly under licensee's control, to be used as a resort for prostitutes or
other disorderly persons; provided, however, that lawful gambling may be carried on if
allowed by this Code and where allowed by a license issued pursuant to M.S. 349 or
this Code.
Subd. 5 Manufacturer or Distiller of Malt Liquor. No equipment or fixture in
any licensed place shall be owned in whole or in part by any manufacturer or brewer,
as defined in M.S. 340A, of wine or liquor.
Subd. 6 Open to Inspection. All licensed premises shall be open to inspection by
any police officer or other designated officer or employee of the City at any time there
are persons within the licensed premises.
Subd. 7 Hours of Sale. The hours and days of sale shall be as set forth in M.S.
340A.504. Except, however:
A. Establishments holding a Wine License under this Section or establishments
holding both an On-Sale Club Liquor License and a Sunday On-Sale License
under this Section may sell intoxicating liquor or wine in conjunction with the
sale of food between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 midnight on Sundays,
provided that the licensee is in conformance with the Minnesota Clean Air Act,
and
B. Establishments holding both an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and a
Sunday On-Sale License may sell intoxicating liquor and wine in conjunction
with the sale of food between the hours of 10:00 A.M. on Sundays and 1:00
A/M. on Mondays.
Subd. 8 Hours of Consumption. No liquor or wine shall be consumed by any
person on, in or about a licensed premises more than 30 minutes following the time
established by this Subsection for cessation of the sale of wine or liquor.
Subd. 9 No Liquor or Wine in Non-Licensed Food Establishments. Except as
permitted by a license issued pursuant to this Section, no person shall take or carry any
wine or liquor into any food establishment as defined in Section 721 of this Code.
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Subd. 10 Mixing or Sale for Mixing Prohibited. Except as permitted by a license
issued pursuant to this Section, no person shall mix with liquor or wine or sell for the
purpose of mixing with liquor or wine, any soft drink, other liquor or beverage in any
food establishment as defined in Section 721 of this Code.
Subd. 11 Illegal to Permit Mixing. Except as permitted by a license issued pursuant
to this Section, no person shall consume, or permit the consumption, mixing or spiking
of any beverage by adding to the same any liquor, in any building or place operated as
a food establishment as defined in Section 721 of this Code. The fact that any person in
any food establishment, as defined in Section 721 of this Code, sold any liquid or
beverage to a person who thereupon and therein added to such liquid or beverage any
liquor or wine shall be prima facie evidence that such liquid or beverage was sold by
such person for the purpose of adding liquor or wine and shall be prima facie evidence
that such person and the person's employer permitted the mixing or spiking of such
liquid by adding wine or liquor.
Subd. 12 Bottle Clubs Prohibited. Except as permitted by a license issued pursuant
to this Section, establishments or clubs that directly or indirectly allow the consumption
or display of wine or liquor, or knowingly serve any liquid for the purpose of mixing
with liquor or wine, shall be prohibited. Permits for bottle clubs issued by the
Commissioner under M.S. 340A.414 shall not be approved by the Council.
Subd. 13 Posting of License. A license issued under this Section shall be posted in a
conspicuous place in the licensed premises.
Subd. 14 Compact and Contiguous Premises. A license issued under this Section is
only effective for the compact and contiguous space specified in the approved license
application. No sales or consumption of wine or liquor shall be permitted beyond the
licensed premises. The licensed premises shall not be increased in size or seating
capacity during the then license period.
Subd. 15 Sobriety and Order. A licensee shall be responsible for the conduct of
business being operated and shall maintain conditions of sobriety and order.
Subd. 16 Adult Entertainment Prohibited. The Findings, Purpose and Objectives
of Section 1345 of the City Code are hereby incorporated by reference. No licensee
shall permit any specified sexual activities, the presentation or display of any specified
anatomical areas or the conduct of a sexually oriented business all as defined by Section
850 of this Code on the licensed premises or in areas adjoining the licensed premises
where such activities or the conduct of such a business can be seen by patrons of the
licensed premises.
Subd. 17 State Law. All applicable provisions of State Law shall be complied with in
connection with the sale of wine and liquor.
900.11 Special Requirements for the On-Sale of 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor. In addition to
the requirements imposed by Subsection 900.10, the following special requirements apply
to the on-sale of 3.2 percent malt liquor:
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Subd. 1 Place of Serving and Consumption. 3.2 percent malt liquor sold pursuant
to a 3.2 percent malt liquor license shall be served and consumed at tables in the dining
or refreshment room on the licensed premises and shall not be consumed or served at
bars; provided, the same may be consumed or served at the following locations:
A. At counters where food is regularly served and consumed.
B. On decks, patios and other outdoor dining areas which are adjacent to the
licensed premises.
C. On grounds of a golf course.
Subd. 2 Temporary Licenses. The provisions of Subd. 1 of this Subsection do not
apply to 3.2 percent malt liquor sold pursuant to a Temporary 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor
License.
900.12 Special Requirements for the On-Sale of Wine, Intoxicating Malt Liquor and
Intoxicating Liquor. In addition to the requirements of Subsection 900.10, the following
special requirements apply to the sale of wine, intoxicating malt liquor and intoxicating
liquor sold pursuant to a Wine License or and On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License issued
in accordance with this Section:
Subd. 1 Licensed Premises. The licensed premises must:
A. Have an exclusive entrance from and exit to the exterior of the building in
which the license premises is located or to a public concourse or public lobby,
and have a physical barrier separating the licensed premises from other areas so
as to prevent the passing of patrons other than through the required entrances
and exits.
B. Have a valid food establishment license issued pursuant to Section 721 of
this Code and have adequate space, as determined by the Sanitarian, for the
storage, preparation and handling or service of food, wine, and liquor.
C. The premises shall not have more than 15 percent of its seating capacity
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Subd. 2 Alcohol Awareness Training.
A. Within 30 days following the issuance of a new Wine License or a new On-
Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, not less than 75% of the employees authorized
to serve or sell wine or liquor on the licensed premises shall have completed an
alcohol awareness program approved by the Police Chief.
B. Not less than 75% of the employees authorized to serve or sell wine or
liquor on the licensed premises must complete an alcohol awareness program
approved by the Police Chief within 90 days prior to an application for license
renewal for a Wine License or a On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License.
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Subd. 3 Percentage of Food Sold. Not less than 60 percent of the restaurant's or
hotel's gross receipts from the combined sale of food, non-alcoholic beverages, wine
and liquor, on an annual basis, shall be attributable to the sale of food and non-
alcoholic beverages.
Subd. 4 Limit of Alcohol Strength. No wine over 14 percent alcohol by volume
may be sold or consumed on a premises holding a Wine License.
Subd. 5 Denied Sales or Consumption. No sales or consumption of wine or liquor
shall be permitted beyond the licensed premises.
Subd. 6 Container Volume Restrictions. Wine may not be sold, served or
consumed in containers larger in volume than one liter.
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Subd. 8 Diluting, Changing, or Tampering with Wine or Liquor Prohibited. No
licensee shall sell, offer for sale or keep for sale, wine or liquor in any original package
that has been refilled or partly refilled. No licensee shall directly or through any other
person, dilute, or in any manner tamper with, the contents of any original package so as
to change its composition or alcoholic content while in the original package.
Possession on the premises by the licensee of any wine in the original package differing
in composition, alcoholic content or type from the wine received from the manufacturer
or wholesaler from whom it was purchased shall be prima facie evidence that the
contents of the original package have been diluted, changed or tampered with.
Subd. 9 Sales in Hotels. No sale of wine or liquor shall be made to or in guest
rooms of hotels unless:
A. The rules of such hotel provide for the service of meals in guest rooms;
B. The sale of such wine and liquor is made in the manner which conforms to
the requirements of Subsection 900.12;
C. Such sales is incidental to the regular service of meals to guests in their
rooms; and
D. The rules of such hotel and the description, location, and number of such
guest rooms are fully set out in the license application.
900.13 Special Requirements for Temporary Licenses. In addition to the requirements of
Subsection 900.09 and Subd 4, Subd 6 and Subd 8 of Subsection 900.12, the following special
requirements apply to the sale of 3.2 percent malt liquor, wine and intoxicating liquor sold
pursuant to a Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License or a Temporary On-Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License issued in accordance with this Section:
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Subd.1 Licensed Premises. The licensed premises must have a physical barrier
separating the licensed premises from other areas so as to prevent the passing of patrons
in locations other than through approved entrances and exits.
Subd. 2 Sales and Consumption. No sales or consumption of alcoholic beverages
shall be permitted beyond the licensed premises.
Subd. 3 Manager. The Council may require that the licensed premises be under the
direct supervision of a manager approved by the Police Chief. In approving the
qualifications of the manager, the Police Chief shall consider the manager's experience
in overseeing the operation of an establishment that serves alcoholic beverages.
Subd. 4 Police Protection. If required by the Council, the applicant shall provide, at
the applicant's expense, policing of the license premises by security personnel approved
by the Police Chief.
Subd 5 Age of Servers. For a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, all
persons engaged in the service of alcoholic beverages must be not less than 21 years of
age.
Subd. 6 Hours of Sale and Consumption. In addition to the provisions of Subd. 7
and Subd. 8 of Subsection 900.10 of this Code, the Council may further restrict the sale
and consumption of alcoholic beverages pursuant to a temporary license to certain
hours.
Subd. 7 e6aie Prices. No Iteensee shall promote the consumption of alcoholic
beverages on the licensed premises by any means or methods which result in prices-
which are less than those normally charged during the license term including, but not
limited to, two-for-one offers, happy hours, or other similar offers, prizes, coupons,
games or barters.
Subd. 8 Other Requirements. The City Council may impose other requirements, as it
deems necessary to promote public safety.
900.14 Restrictions on Transfer of License. No license shall be transferred to any person
or premises by the person or from the premises to whom and for which the license was
granted, by any means whatsoever, including, without limitation, devise or descent or
involuntarily by the operation of law, without the person and premises to whom and to which
the license is to be transferred having first submitted an application containing all of the
information required in an original application, and complying with all requirements for an
original license, and receiving the approval of the Council, and where required, the
Commissioner. Any change in the persons named in the original application or any change in
the information in such original application shall be deemed a transfer for the purposes of this
Section. Provided, however, the following changes shall not be deemed a transfer:
A. A change in the ownership of a limited partnership comprising 10% or less
cumulatively of the limited partnership during the then license period;
B. A change in ownership of a corporation comprising 10% or less cumulatively of
the stock owners during the then license period; or
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C. A change in one of the corporation's officers during the term of the then license.
Provided, however, the corporation shall give notice of a change in officer to the
Clerk and the new officer shall comply with all requirements of this Section and
Section 160 of this Code.
900.15 Penalties; Revocation or Suspension. The penalty and remedy provisions of M.S.
340A.415 are hereby adopted and made a part of this Code and shall be useable by the City to
enforce this Section in addition to the provisions of Sections 100 and 160 of this Code.
Provided, however, the hearing required by said Statute before a license can be suspended or
revoked shall be before the Council and shall be held pursuant to the procedures set forth in
Section 160 of this Code.
900.16 Inactive Licenses. The City Council may revoke an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
License granted to an establishment which has i) failed to make satisfactory progress toward
completion of the construction of a new licensed premises or ii) ceased operation for a period
of six months or more. The provisions of Subsection 900.14 shall apply to such revocations.
900.17 Incorporation by Reference. The provisions of M.S. 340A. which are referenced
in this Section are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and made a part of this
Section, including all regulations of the Commissioner which relate to such incorporated
provisions of M.S. 340A.
History: Ord 902 adopted 1-11-84; amended by Ord 902-A1 4-24-85; Ord 902-A2 12-11-85;
Ord 902-A3 4-23-86; Ord 902-A4 6-25-86; Ord 902-A6 12-19-89; Ord 902-A7 5-23-90; Ord
902-A8 3-17-91; Ord 902-A9 3-27-91; Ord 902-A9; Ord 902-A10 4-10-91; Subsection 900.22
repealed by Ord 1993-1 1-20-93; Ord 1993-11 10-27-93; Subsection 900.26 repealed by Ord
1994-10 10-12-94; amended by Ord 1995-11 12-19-95; amended by Ord 1997-14 12-1-97;
amended by Ord 1998-3 4-6-98; recodified by Ord 1999-4 3-1-99; amended by 1999-7; 3-15-
99; amended by Ord 2000-13 12-19-00; amended by Ord 2001-6; amended by Ord 2001-8; 11-
20-01; amended by Ord 2002-10, 1-21-03; amended by Ord 2004-02, 3-16-04; Ord. 2004-08,
5-27-04; Ord 2005-05 6-30-05; Ord 2006-10, 12-5-06; Ord 2008-07, 06-17-08
Reference: Minnesota Laws 1973, Chapter 441 (Sunday sale licenses for clubs); Minnesota
Laws, 1980, Chapter 410 (Sales at Edina Foundation Ball), M.S. 340A, 349
Cross Reference: Sections 100, 160, 185, 721, 850; Subsection 115.12; Subsections 1230.02;
1230.07; 1230.08
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