DEPARTMENT: Public Services and Revenue Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Approval Of Application For Temporary Intoxicating On-Sale Liquor License Submitted By The Oakeshott Institute
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the application from The Oakeshott Institute for a temporary intoxicating on-sale liquor license during Viking Fest Minnesota at the Dakota County Fairgrounds on October 4-5 and 11-12, 2025.
SUMMARY
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambing Enforcement Division will not issue a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license without prior approval by the county board. An application has been received from The Oakeshott Institute to sell intoxicating liquor on October 4-5 and 11-12, 2025, during Viking Fest Minnesota at the Dakota County Fairgrounds located in Castle Rock Township. Castle Rock Township approved the application on August 12, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the license.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
Revenue generated from this license is $74.50.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, an application was received from The Oakeshott Institute for a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license during Viking Fest Minnesota held October 4-5 and 11-12, 2025, at the Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 220th Street West, Farmington, in Castle Rock Township; and
WHEREAS, Castle Rock Township approved the application on August 12, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division will not issue a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license without prior approval by the County Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the application from The Oakeshott Institute for a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license during Viking Fest Minnesota held October 4-5 and 11-12, 2025, at the Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 220th Street West, Farmington, in Castle Rock Township; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Public Services and Revenue Division is authorized to approve the application and upon payment of the proper fees, submit it to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division to issue the license.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Teresa Mitchell
Author: Sarah Kidwell