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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Jordan Gilgenbach, Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-826-0396 • jgilgenbach@EdinaMN.gov • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City Seeks Feedback On Liquor-Food Ratio for Restaurants
Edina, Minn., Jan. 30, 2013 – Speak Up, Edina! The City of Edina continues its monthly online discussion on
www.SpeakUpEdina.org with a new topic.
In February, the City wants to learn more about what people think about the City’s current liquor ordinance.
Specifically, the online discussion will focus on the food-to-liquor sales ratio requirement for restaurants with
liquor licenses, generally known as the “60-40 rule.” According to Edina City Code, no more than 40 percent
of a restaurant’s gross sales can be from intoxicating liquor (Edina City Code Chapter 4, Article III, Sec. 4-77
(3)).
During the discussion, the following questions will be asked:
Edina’s restaurants are required to maintain a food-to-liquor sales ratio of 60:40. Some cities around
Edina have more relaxed ratios. However, only once has a single restaurant in Edina not complied
with the rule in the last 15 years. Should the City revise this ordinance? Why or why not?
What do you think the food-to-liquor ratio should be?
If an establishment violates the current 60-40 rule, it could be fined and if the entity has multiple
violations, its liquor license could be in jeopardy. Should Edina keep the ratio, but revise the penalty
structure? What do you think it should be?
The City’s discussion on the food-liquor sales ratio will be monitored regularly through Feb. 28. Residents,
business owners, visitors, or anyone else is encouraged to weigh in on the issues.
In January, the City gathered feedback on food trucks. Questions posed ranged from whether or not
individuals support food trucks, if there should be protection for brick-and-mortar businesses, what are
preferred locations and times, and if there should be licensing. The feedback from the discussion will be
compiled and given to the Edina City Council in February.
For more information, visit www.SpeakUpEdina.org or visit www.EdinaMN.gov/Communications.
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