SF4716

Purpose

To allow the city of Brainerd to issue an on-sale intoxicating liquor license to the Northern Pacific Center for events held at the center.

Main Provisions

• The city of Brainerd, despite any conflicting laws, ordinances, or charter provisions, may issue an intoxicating liquor license to the Northern Pacific Center located at 1511 Northern Pacific Road.
• The license would let the center sell and serve intoxicating liquor to people attending events at the center, on all days of the week.
• The license may cover a space that is not compact and contiguous, as long as the premises are described in the approved license.
• All other provisions of Minnesota Statutes chapter 340A that are not inconsistent with this section still apply to the license.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Creates a special, local authorization for Brainerd to issue an on-sale liquor license to a specific venue (the Northern Pacific Center) for events.
• Allows the license to operate on all days of the week.
• Allows the licensed area to be non-contiguous (not a single, connected space) as long as the described premises are included in the license.
• Overrides conflicting provisions to the extent necessary for this license, while keeping core Chapter 340A rules in place where not inconsistent.

What It Seeks to Accomplish

• Enable the Northern Pacific Center to host events with alcohol service, potentially supporting larger or more flexible event programming in Brainerd.

Implementation Details to Note

• The license is tied to a specific venue and address.
• Other general liquor licensing rules under Minnesota law still apply to the license where not overridden by this section.

Relevant Terms - on-sale intoxicating liquor license - Special Liquor Law - City of Brainerd - Northern Pacific Center - 1511 Northern Pacific Road - not compact and contiguous - premises described in the approved license - Minnesota Statutes chapter 340A - notwithstanding any other law ordinance or charter provision to the contrary - all days of the week