09-37CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2009-37
RESOLUTION IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY AND OTHER SANCTIONS ON
RIVERWOOD NATIONAL GOLF COURSE
WHEREAS, the Wright County Sheriff's Department, along with Wright County
Public Health Staff, conducted alcohol compliance checks within the City of
Otsego; and
WHEREAS, Wright County has informed the City by letter that Riverwood
National Golf Course failed the alcohol compliance check; and
WHEREAS, Wright County Public Health, along with the State of Minnesota
Department of Public Safety strongly recommends that the City issue a penalty
to the license holder; and
WHEREAS, that said violation is the second liquor violation for Riverwood
National Golf Course within one year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has authority granted to it under the provisions of
Section 340A.415 of Minnesota Statues to revoke the license or permit, suspend
the license or permit for up to 60 days, impose a civil penalty of up to $2,000.00
for each violation, or impose any combination of these sanctions; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted guidelines for enforcement of said authority
which are contained in Otsego City Code, Section 7-3-11 Suspension and
Revocation, and which call for a $2,000 fine, a one day license suspension and
Best Practices Training for a second violation, subject to Council discretion, and
WHEREAS, City Council finds that the imposition of a civil penalty and required
training is necessary to send a message to the liquor establishments located
within the City of Otsego that said establishments must act to prevent the sale of
alcohol to minors.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Otsego, Wright County, Minnesota that it does hereby impose a civil penalty
upon Riverwood National Golf Course in the amount of $2,000.00, payable
immediately, a one day suspension of license as well as mandatory Best
Practices Training to be completed as soon as possible and reported back to the
City. In the event that all of the sanctions imposed above are not complied with
as directed, the matter will be brought back to the City Council for imposition of
additional conditions or penalties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Otsego City Council that the ownership of
Riverwood National Golf Course is hereby directed to provide any and all
additional training in proper alcohol sales to its staff in order to avoid further
violations.
ADOPTED OCTOBER 26, 2009
IN FAVOR: MAYOR STOCKAMP: COUNCILMEMBERS: HEIDNER, SCHARBER AND
DARKENWALD
OPPOSED: NONE
ATTEST:
Tam! Loff, City Clerk
CITY OF OTSEGO
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