DEPARTMENT: Public Services and Revenue Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Approval Of 2026 Intoxicating Liquor Licenses
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve 2026 intoxicating liquor licenses.
SUMMARY
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 340A403, Dakota County is authorized to issue licenses for off-sale and on-sale licenses for the sale of 3.2 percent malt liquor within the County, and 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. A county may not issue or renew a retail license to sell any alcoholic beverages until the County Board has received a written recommendation from the Sheriff and County Attorney stating that to the best of their knowledge the applicant is eligible to be licensed under Minn. Stat. § 304A.402. The Sheriff and County Attorney certify that as of this date, the following applicants satisfy the liquor license eligibility requirements. On December 2, 2025, the County Board held the required public hearing on the off-sale intoxicating liquor license renewal for Simman, LLC, and their application was approved by the Castle Rock Township on the same day. The County’s action on the Hidden Greens, Inc. application is contingent on approval by the Marshan Township on December 16, 2025.
Establishment Type Township Fee
Hidden Greens, Inc. On-Sale and Sunday Sale Marshan $4,725
Simman, LLC . On/Off-Sale and Sunday Sale Castle Rock $4,881
dba Castle Rock Bar & Grill
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approve the intoxicating liquor license applications listed herein.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The issuance of these licenses will generate $9,605 in revenue.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
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, all interested parties were notified of the date, time and location of the public hearing on the Simman LLC, dba Castle Rock Bar and Gill, On and Off-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Sales license application; and
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., the Dakota County Board of Commissioners conducted a public hearing on the Simman, LLC, dba Castle Rock Bar & Grill; 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 Simman, LLC application was approved by the Castle Rock Township on December 2, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the County’s approval of the Hidden Greens, Inc. application is contingent upon Marshan Township’s approval at their meeting on December 16, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the following 2026 intoxicating liquor licenses and authorizes the Public Services and Revenue Division to issue the licenses upon payment of the fees:
Castle Rock Township:
Simman, LLC, dba Castle Rock Bar and Gill: On and Off-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Sale
Marshan Township:
Hidden Greens, Inc: On-Sale and Sunday Sale
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
25-XXX, 12/2/2025
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