Lowering the Bar: City to Open Liquor Licensing to Small Restaurants
The Burnsville City Council has informally agreed to loosen liquor licensing requirements to make the process less daunting for eateries of the hole-in-the-wall variety.
Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter| Blog for us The Burnsville city council has informally agreed to make liquor licensing for restaurants more inclusive. The measure is a bit of a change for Burnsville, which has taken a conservative stance over the years, said Mayor Elizabeth Kautz. Prior to 1988, for instance, the city required at least $1 million of investment in the restaurant before a full liquor license would be granted. This requirement still applies to restaurants and lounges attached to hotels or motels. However, the $1 million requirement proved to be an enforcement nightmare, said City Manager Craig Ebeling. "As I recall, the ordinance was based on concern that we would have a …
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