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File #: DC-4787    Version: 1
Type: Consent Action Status: Passed
File created: 8/5/2025 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 9/9/2025 Final action: 9/9/2025
Enactment date: 9/9/2025 Resolution #: 25-425
Title: Approval Of Application For Temporary Intoxicating On-Sale Liquor License Submitted By The Oakeshott Institute
Sponsors: Public Services and Revenue Administration
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
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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 $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...

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