HomeMy WebLinkAbout05(M) - Resolution Approving a Temporary Liquor License for the Prior Lake VFW September 13th, 2026 Report
ITEM: 5M
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 25, 2026
PREPARED BY: Heidi Simon, City Clerk
PRESENTED BY: Heidi Simon
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Approving a Temporary Liquor License for the Prior
Lake VFW September 13th, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution Approving a Temporary Liquor License for the Prior Lake VFW on September
13th, 2026.
BACKGROUND:
Non-profit organizations are permitted by state statute to apply for temporary liquor licenses for
events, usually fundraisers, in order to sell liquor without applying for a full-year liquor license.
The Prior Lake VFW Post 6208 is planning a Chicken BBQ on Sunday September 13th, 2026.The
Prior Lake VFW Post 6208 plans to sell wine, beer, and cocktails for this event in the parking lot
adjacent to the back of their building. In order to do so, a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor
license is required.
The Police Department has reviewed the temporary liquor license application to ensure that all
requirements and issues concerning liquor compliance and public safety have been met.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Prior Lake VFW has paid the $75 temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license fee.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Motion and second as part of the consent agenda to approve a temporary liquor license
for the Prior Lake VFW for September 13, 2026.
2. Motion and second to remove this item from the consent agenda for additional
discussion.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 26- Approving a Temporary Liquor License for the Prior Lake VFW (September 13th
Chicken Feed)
City of Prior Lake | 4646 Dakota Street SE | Prior Lake MN 55372
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 26-
RESOLUTION APPROVING A TEMPORARY INTOXICATING LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR THE PRIOR LAKE VFW POST 6208
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Prior Lake VFW Post 6208 are planning a beer,
wine and spirits tent in conjunction with their annual Chicken BBQ, at 16306 Main Ave SE.
Prior Lake; and
WHEREAS, State statute allows non-profit organizations to apply for temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor
licenses as a means to raise funds for their organizations; and
WHEREAS, the Prior Lake VFW Post 6208 is planning to sell tickets to the tasting event; and
WHEREAS, the Prior Lake Police Department has completed background checks to ensure all temporary
liquor license requirements have been met.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA
as follows: The temporary liquor license as outlined above for the Prior Lake VFW Post 6208 will be approved
per the recitals set forth above and incorporated herein, service and consumption of alcohol is limited to a
fenced in area, and proof of liquor liability insurance as prescribed by M.S. Section 340A.409 to cover this
event has been received.
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Passed and adopted by the Prior Lake City Council this 25 day of August 2026.
VOTE Briggs Braid Churchill Lake Hellier
Aye
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Nay
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Abstain
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Absent
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Jason Wedel, City Manager