(A) Fees.
(1) Annual fees.
(a) The annual fees for licenses required by this chapter shall be in the amounts as specified in the appendix to Chapter 35.
(b) Computation of fees for on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses shall be based upon the amount of liquor sales on which a licensee is required to pay liquor tax as shown on the licensee’s Minnesota Sales and Use Tax Returns for the most recent 12 months beginning September 1 and ending August 31. Copies of the returns shall be verified by a certified public accountant and shall be filed along with the renewal application. Until a liquor sales base is established, the fee for a new license shall be the highest fee shown.
(2) Prorated fee.
(a) The fee for all licenses, except temporary licenses, granted after the commencement of the license year shall be prorated on a quarterly basis.
(b) The fee for licenses in connection with a seasonal recreation facility may be prorated on a quarterly basis, to coincide with operation of the facility, and issued for a term of less than one year.
(3) Investigation fees. Investigation fees for other than temporary and off-sale licenses shall be as follows:
(a) At the time of each original application for a license, except in the case of a special license for Sunday liquor sales and as provided in § 111.27
, the applicant shall pay, in full, an application fee. The application fee shall be as specified in the appendix to Chapter 35
. If any investigation outside the state is required, the applicant shall be charged the cost, not to exceed $10,000, which shall be paid by the applicant, prior to issuance of a license, after deducting the initial application fee, whether or not the license is granted.
(b) At any time an additional investigation is required because of a change in the ownership of any licensee or in the control or interest in the licensee within the meaning of § 111.34
(A), the licensee shall pay an additional investigation fee. The investigation fee shall be as specified in the appendix to Chapter 35
. If any investigation outside the State of Minnesota is required, the applicant shall be charged the cost, not to exceed $10,000, which shall be paid by the applicant after deducting the initial investigation fee.
(c) At any time an additional investigation is required because an amendment to the license is required, the licensee shall pay an additional investigation fee as specified in the appendix to Chapter 35
.
(d) At any time an additional investigation is required because of a change in the operating officer, proprietor or other agent in charge, or in the case of a change in a licensed club’s board of directors, club officers, or any member of any operating committee which has decision-making authority for the club’s overall operation, the licensee shall pay an additional investigation fee(s). The investigation fee(s) shall be as specified in the appendix to Chapter 35
.
(‘81 Code, § 3-38)
(B) Payment of fees.
(1) Initial fees. The license and investigation fees for a new license shall be paid in full before the application for the license is accepted. All fees shall be paid into the general fund of the city. Upon rejection of any application for a license or upon withdrawal of an application before approval of the issuance by the Council, the license fee only shall be refunded to the applicant except where rejection is for a willful misstatement in the license application.
(2) Renewal fees.
(a) The annual license fee for renewal of all licenses except on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses shall be paid in full at the time the renewal application is filed with the Clerk.
(b) The annual license fee for renewal of on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses shall be paid in full before a license will be issued. At least half of the fee shall be paid at the time the renewal application is filed with the Clerk and the remaining half shall be paid by December 15 and before any renewal license is issued.
(‘81 Code, § 3-39)
(Ord. 458, passed 9-21-89; Am. Ord. 954, passed 12-12-13)