06-80CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-80
RESOLUTION IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY ON RIVERVIEW
LIQUORETTE
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 Riverview
Liquorette failed the alcohol compliance check; and
WHEREAS, the Riverview Liquorette was notified by mail of the compliance
check failure and in formed that the matter would be considered by the Otsego
City Council at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on October 23,
2006; and
WHEREAS, the owner and representatives attended said Council meeting and
were offered an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, The City Council considered and discussed the comments made by
the owner and representatives of the Riverview Liquorette prior to their decision
to impose a civil penalty and suspension; 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, the City Council has authority granted to it under the provisions of
Section 340A.415 of Minnesota Statutes to either 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 the sanctions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the imposition of a civil penalty and
license suspension is necessary to send a message to the liquor establishments
located within the City of Otsego that said liquor establishments must prevent
the sale of alcohol to minors.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of
Otsego, Wight County, Minnesota that it does hereby impose a civil penalty upon
Riverview Liquorette in the amount $2,000.00 and the suspension of their license
for one (1) day;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE Otsego City Council that the ownership of
Riverview Liquorette is hereby directed to provide additional training in proper
alcohol sales to its staff.
ADOPTED This 23rd day of October, 2006
IN FAVOR: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner,
Dan Scharber and Jessica Stockamp
OPPOSED: Councilmember: Mark Thorsted
Motion carried four (4) to one (1)
CITY OF OTSEGO
City Clerk