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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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 10-11 and 17-18, 2026, at the Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 220th Street West, Farmington, in Castle Rock Township; and
WHEREAS, Castle Rock Township approved the application on August 25, 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 The Oakeshott Institute for a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license during Viking Fest Minnesota held October 10-11 and 17-18, 2026, 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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BACKGROUND
This is the second annual Viking Fest Minnesota held in Dakota County.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of the license.
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FINANCIAL AND STAFFING IMPACTS
Revenue generated from this license is $77.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
CONTACT
Department Director: Teresa Mitchell
Author: Teresa Mitchell