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City Council Meeting of August 6,2012(Item No. 6b) Page 2 <br /> Subject: First Reading of Liquor Ordinance Amendment—Brewer Taproom Licensing <br /> Liquor License Amendment: <br /> 1. A taproom license will be issued only to brewers that produce less than 3,500 barrels of malt <br /> liquor per year. State Statute allows taprooms at brewers that produce up to 250,000 barrels <br /> annually, however State Statutes only allow growler sales at breweries that produce up to <br /> 3,500 barrels annually. Staff chose to be consistent with the treatment of growler sales and <br /> taprooms and therefore set a 3,500 annual barrel production limit for both items. As a matter <br /> of comparison, Steel Toe currently produces 500 barrels annually. The owner of Steel Toe <br /> does not anticipate the 3,500 barrel limit becoming a hindrance in the future. <br /> 2. The malt liquor sold for consumption on site must be produced by the brewer on the licensed <br /> premises. This is a requirement of state law. <br /> 3. A brewer may have only one taproom license. This is a requirement of State Law. <br /> 4. Hours of operation for on-sale of malt liquor at a brewer taproom shall be within the <br /> following hours: <br /> Monday - Thursday: 3 pm to 8 pm <br /> Friday: 3 pm to 10 pm <br /> Saturday: 11 am to 10 pm <br /> Sunday: 11 am to 8 pm <br /> Federally Recognized Holidays: 11 am to 10 pm <br /> 5. A restaurant is not allowed at a brewery with a taproom license. The brewer would, <br /> however, be allowed to sell simple pre-packaged snacks (chips, peanuts, popcorn, etc.) for <br /> consumption on-site. This requirement is added to provide a distinction between a liquor <br /> license issued to restaurants and a brewery taproom. The intent of the taproom is to provide <br /> customers an opportunity to sample and enjoy the malt beverage produced by the brewery. It <br /> is not intended to provide a dining experience. If the City's zoning regulations allows <br /> restaurants in the location of the brewery, then the brewer can choose to abandon the taproom <br /> license and apply for an intoxicating liquor license which is typically issued to restaurants, <br /> and the brewer would need to comply with all requirements of that license, including <br /> food/liquor sale ratios. <br /> Recommendation <br /> The proposed amendments to Sections 3-32 and 3-57 of the city ordinance code would allow this <br /> type of activity and assure the city is in compliance with state statute. <br /> FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: <br /> Staff is recommending a license fee of$800 for an On Sale Brewer's Taproom License to cover <br /> costs of providing administration and enforcement. <br /> VISION CONSIDERATION: <br /> St. Louis Park is committed to promoting and integrating arts, culture and community aesthetics <br /> in all city initiatives. <br /> Attachments: Proposed Ordinance <br /> Proposed Resolution <br /> Prepared by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk <br /> Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager <br />