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Page 2 of 2 <br /> <br /> <br />Staff collected liquor and tobacco license fee comparisons from seven surrounding cities: <br />Mounds View, Little Canada, Vadnais Heights, Shoreview, New Brighton and Roseville. <br />Regarding the tobacco license fee, Arden Hills falls in the middle at $300, with two cities <br />charging slightly more and four cities charging slightly less ($200 for the lowest and $345 for the <br />highest). <br /> <br />Liquor license fees are more complex as there are various types of licenses (off-sale, 3.2 on-sale, <br />3.2 off sale, wine, on-sale (which includes all intoxicating liquor), and Sunday sales), but Arden <br />Hills fees also fall in the middle for most of these types. <br /> <br />With COVID affecting so many businesses this past year and a half, the City Council may <br />determine that an increase in license renewal fees are not warranted at this time; however, staff <br />wanted to present the opportunity for discussion and direction from the Council. This would <br />allow for ample time to facilitate the renewal mailing and inform the licensees of any anticipated <br />changes. <br /> <br />Please note that staff is seeking direction now solely for the license renewal fee for tobacco and <br />liquor applications. If the Council wishes to potentially amend the background investigation fee <br />and violation fees (note violations have certain caps by State Statute), those items can be <br />discussed at the November work session along with the general fee schedule. <br /> <br />Budget Impact <br />Currently there are 10 businesses that hold liquor licenses resulting in a total of $32,262.50 in <br />licensing fees (this does not include the background check fee). There are 6 businesses that hold <br />a tobacco license resulting in a total of $1,800 in licensing fees. <br /> <br />Attachment <br />N/A