DEPARTMENT: Public Services and Revenue Administration
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
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Public Hearing To Receive Comments On 2026 Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Application And Approval Of License For Merry Marry Inc.
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, a public hearing is required for the purpose of receiving comments and informing the public on applications for off-sale intoxicating liquor licenses; and
WHEREAS, Merry Marry Inc. (dba The Gardens of Castle Rock) is applying for a 2026 Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License as an add-on to the 2026 On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License
approved by the Board of Commissioners on June 9, 2026 by Resolution No. 26-257; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was given to all interested parties, Castle Rock Township Clerk and published in the County’s Official Newspaper on October 29.; and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., the Dakota County Board of Commissioners conducted a public hearing on this Off-Sale Liquor License application; and
WHEREAS, a county may not issue or renew a retail license to sell any alcoholic beverages until the County Board has received a written certification from the Sheriff and County Attorney that to the best of their knowledge the application is eligible to be license under Minn. Stat. § 340A.402 and Minn. Rules § 7515.0410; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff and County Attorney certify that as of this date, the applicants satisfy the liquor license eligibility requirements and the application has also been approved by Castle Rock Township at their meeting on October 13, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves a 2026 Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License addition to the 2026 On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Merry Marry Inc. (dba The Gardens of Castle Rock) and authorizes the Public Services and Revenue Division to issue the licenses upon payment of the fees.
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BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 340A.402, 405, Dakota County is authorized to issue licenses for on-sale and off-sale intoxicating liquor to qualifying establishments in the unorganized territories of the County. County Ordinance 101 and state law require a public hearing to be held for all off-sale intoxicating liquor license applications.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the Dakota County Board of Commissioners conduct the public hearing required
for the off-sale intoxicating liquor license application and approve the license listed herein.
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FINANCIAL AND STAFFING IMPACTS
Revenue generated from this license is $456 and will be recorded as revenue in the General Fund.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
26-257; 6/9/26
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: None.
CONTACTS
Department Director: Teresa Mitchell
Author: Teresa Mitchell