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 During Midwest Mopars In The Park From Dakota County Agricultural Society, Inc.
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the application from the Dakota County Agricultural Society, Inc. for a temporary intoxicating on-sale liquor license during the Midwest Mopars in the Park car show from May 28-31, 2026.
SUMMARY
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. An application has been received from the Dakota County Agricultural Society, Inc. to sell intoxicating liquor from May 28-31, 2026, during the Midwest Mopars in the Park car show at the Dakota County Fairgrounds located in Castle Rock Township. Castle Rock Township approved the application on April 28, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of the license.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
Revenue generated from this license is $77 and will be recorded as revenue in the General Fund.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, an application was received from Dakota County Agricultural Society, Inc. for a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license during the Midwest Mopars in the Park car show held May 28-31, 2026, at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock Township; and
WHEREAS, Castle Rock Township approved the application on April 28, 2026; 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 Dakota County Agricultural Society, Inc. for a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license during the Midwest Mopars in the Park car show held May 28-31, 2026, at the Dakota County Fairgrounds 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