DEPARTMENT: Public Services and Revenue Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Approval Of 2026 Intoxicating Liquor License Application From Merry Marry Inc.
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the 2026 intoxicating liquor license application from Merry Marry Inc., dba The Gardens Of Castle Rock
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. The application has also been approved by Castle Rock Township on March 9, 2026.
Establishment Type Township Fee
Merry Marry Inc. On Sale and Sunday Sale Marshan $4,725
dba The Gardens of Castle Rock
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approve the intoxicating liquor
license application listed herein.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The proceeds from this license application 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, 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; and
WHE...
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