06.f Staff report Liquor License Renewal
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: November 21, 2023
To: City Council
From: Brenda Eklund, City Clerk
Re: Liquor License Renewal
Background:
Chapter 110 of the City’s Code of Ordinances regulates liquor licensing within the City of
Scandia. The Washington County Sheriff’s Department conducts compliance checks and reviews
license applications on behalf of the City. Six businesses in Scandia have liquor licenses which
expire on December 31, 2023.
Issue:
Should renewal of annual liquor licenses be approved?
Proposal Details:
Bluhm Liquor, LLC dba Scandia Olde Towne Liquor (Off-Sale) has submitted the license renewal
for 2024. The application is in conformance with the requirements of the City’s liquor
ordinance. The license fee has been paid and the certificate of insurance for liquor liability has
been received. The required review by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department found
nothing to prevent renewal of the liquor license.
Options:
1) Approve renewal of the 2024 Liquor License for Bluhm Liquor, LLC dba Scandia Olde
Towne Liquor (Off-Sale).
2) Delay action on the liquor license renewal.
3) Do not approve the liquor license renewal.
Recommendation:
Option 1.