(A) The annual fees for the different types of licenses and permits issued under this chapter shall be established by resolution of the City Council. All license fees shall be paid in full at the time an application is filed with the city and shall be paid into the general fund of the city. If the application is denied or withdrawn, the license fee shall be returned to the applicant. No license shall be granted unless the fee has been first paid to the city. The fee for all licenses or permits, except temporary licenses or permits, granted after the commencement of the license year shall be prorated on a quarterly basis. No part of the fee paid for any license or permit shall be refunded except as authorized by M.S. § 340A.408, subd. 5.
(B) When the license is for a premises where the building is not yet ready for occupancy, the time fixed for computation of the license fee for the initial license period shall be the date the building is ready for occupancy or the date specified by the Council at the time the license is granted, whichever is sooner.
(C) Off-sale intoxicating liquor license applicants may request a reduction in their annual license fee by the amount specified in M.S. § 340A.408 if the licensee provides proof of compliance with the requirements of M.S. § 340A.408 at the time of license application.
(Ord. 645, passed 8-24-2015)