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8.c Staff Report-reimbursement of liquor license fees Staff Report Date of Meeting: May 19, 2020 To: Scandia City Council From: Brenda Eklund, City Clerk Re: Prorated fee reimbursement for on-sale liquor licenses At the request of Mayor Maefsky, a report has been prepared for a discussion on prorated fee reimbursement for existing on-sale liquor licenses that have not been operating under restrictions placed by Governor Walz’s Safer at Home Executive Orders. A refund of a portion of the fees would offer the businesses some form of economic relief. Bars, restaurants, and other places of public accommodation were ordered to be closed temporarily to the public beginning on March 17 th. This order remains in effect, estimated to be lifted on June 1st. If the Council agrees to refund a portion of the license holders’ fees based on the length of time being closed, the chart below provides a calculation of the amount, using 11 weeks as the time of closure: Business Annual Liquor License Fee Prorated reimbursement Brookside Pub $2,200 $465 Meisters Bar & Grill $2,200 $465 The Scandia Creamery $2,200 $465 The Council could approve to refund the on -sale liquor license holders a prorated amount based on the time of closure, a different amount, or none at all.