#093 10-20-81 Establish Issue on-Sale Liquor LicensesResolution #93
October 20, 1981 153 GZ
Member Stockman introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY CRITERIA FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSES
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley has the power, pursuant to applicable
state law, to regulate the issuance of on -sale intoxicating liquor licenses
within its municipal limits; and
WHEREAS, it is felt desirable to have guideline criteria which the City
Council will follow in the issuance of such licenses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley that guideline criteria are hereby established for the issuance of on -sale
intoxicating liquor licenses within the City of Golden Valley as follows:
1. The subject premises for which such a license are sought shall have a
minimum estimated market value of $850,000 as determined by the City Assessor
for property tax purposes.
2. The establishment seeking such a license shall have a minimum of 150
seats in a restaurant area for sit down service (excluding seating available for
food service in any waiting areas, bars or lounges).
3. A majority of the square footage in the service area (excluding food
preparation areas, storage areas, employee areas, restrooms and the like) of any
establishment seeking such a license must be devoted to restaurant use and the
promotion, advertising and conduct of said business establishment must emphasize
the restaurant function thereof.
4. At all times while this resolution remains in force and effect there
shall be at least two on -sale intoxicating liquor licenses issued to or reserved
for establishments located within the Valley Square area of the City of Golden
Valley as defined in exhibit A attached to and made a part of this resolution.
5. The above requirements shall be regarded as minimum criteria and the
City Council shall have sole discretion in the granting of on -sale intoxicating
liquor licenses within the City of Golden Valley in the manner permitted by law;
provided, however, that all existing on -sale intoxicating liquor licenses issued
as of the date hereof shall continue to be valid notwithstanding that in their
present form and operation they do not meet all of the criteria provided for
herein but subject nevertheless to the continuing authority of the City Council
respecting the revocation or renewal of any such existing license in the manner
provided for and permitted by law.
ATTEST:
J y Nal Deputy Cit Clerk
15 A Resolution #93 - Continued
October 20, 1981
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Anderson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the Deputy
City Clerk.
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