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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the 1 lth day of August, 2003, at 7:00
p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway to
consider an amendment to Chapters 11 and 23 relating to liquor licensing and general licensing
regulations.
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Please notify the City Clerk at 763 -569 -3300 to make arrangements.
ORDINANCE NO. 2003 -09
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 11 AND 23 OF THE BROOKLYN
CENTER CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSING
AND GENERAL LICENSING REGULATIONS
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS
City Code Section 11 -103 is amended as follows:
Section 11 -103. APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSE.
Subdivision 1. Every application for a license to sell beer shall be made on a form supplied
by the City. It shall be unlawful to make any false statement in an application. Applications shall
be filed with the [chief of police] City Manager's designee.
Subdivision 2. Every application shall be referred to the [chief of police] City Manager's
designee. The [chief of police or his/her designee] City Manager's designee is empowered to
conduct any and all investigations to verify the information on the application, including ordering a
computerized criminal history inquiry obtained through the Criminal Justice System and/or a
driver's license history inquiry as recorded by the State Department of Public Safety on the
applicant. A[n] non refundable investigation fee as set by city council resolution shall accompany
each application. [The chief of police shall estimate the actual cost estimate, and take no further
action on the application until the actual cost estimate is paid. Any portion of the actual cost
estimate which exceeds the minimum but which remains unused after completion of the
investigation shall be returned to the applicant.] A re- investigation fee as set by city council
resolution shall be applied when a change in management or ownership occurs.
Subdivision 3. Every "on- sale" application shall be [referred to the director of planning and
inspection as to] reviewed to determine whether the proposed licensed premises meets the
requirements of the zoning ordinance and building code.
Subdivision 4. "Temporary on- sale" applications shall be submitted to the [chief of police]
City Manager's designee a minimum of thirty calendar days in advance of the proposed event.
There is no investigation fee to apply for this license.
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Subdivision 5. Application for the renewal of an existing license shall be made by
November 1. If in the judgment of the city council, good and sufficient reason is shown by the
applicant for his failure to file for a renewal within the time provided, the city council may, if the
other provisions of this ordinance are complied with, grant the application.
Section 2. City Code Section 11 104 subdivisions 1 and 2 are amended as follows:
Section 11 -104. LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Subdivision 1. Insurance Required. At the time of filing an application for any on -sale or off-
sale 3.2 percent malt liquor license, the applicant shall file with the [chief of police] City Manager's
designee proof of financial responsibility for liability which shall be subject to the approval of the
city council. The issuer or surety on any liability insurance policy or bond shall be duly licensed to
do business in the State of Minnesota, and all documents shall be approved as to content, form and
execution by the city attorney. The licensee and the City shall be named as joint insureds on the
liability insurance policy. The policy shall be effective for the entire license year.
Subdivision 2. Form of Proof of Financial Responsibility. Proof of fmancial responsibility
may be provided by supplying to the [chief of police] City Manager's designee any of the following
proofs:
a. A certificate that there is in effect an annual aggregate insurance policy for dram
shop insurance of not less than $300,000 per policy year; or
b. A bond of a surety company with minimum coverages as provided in clause (a); or
c. A certificate of the state treasurer that the licensee has deposited with him $300,000
in case or securities which may legally be purchased by savings banks or for trust funds having a
market value of $300,000.
Section 3. City Code Section 11 105 subdivision 1 is amended as follows:
Section 11 -105. LICENSE FEES.
Subdivision 1. [Each application for a license shall be accompanied by a receipt from the
chief of police for payment in full of the required fee for the license.] A non refundable
investigation fee as set by city council resolution must be paid in full before an application for a new
license is accepted. The initial license fee shall be paid in full, with cash, or a certified or cashier's
check, before the license is issued. Renewal license fees shall be paid in full at the time of
application for renewal. All fees shall be paid into the general fund of the municipality. A late
renewal charge as set by city council resolution will be applied to renewal applications submitted
after November 1. [Upon rejection of any application for a license, the City shall refund the amount
paid.]
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Section 4. City Code Section 11 106 subdivision 1 is amended as follows:
Subdivision 1. The city council shall cause to be investigated all facts set out in the
application. [Opportunity shall be given to any person to be heard for or against the granting of the
license. After such investigation and hearing the city council shall grant or refuse the application at
its discretion.]
Section 5. City Code Section 11 404 is amended as follows:
Section 11 -404. PREMISES OPEN FOR INSPECTION. Any private club or public place
allowing the consumption or display of intoxicating liquor shall be open at all reasonable hours for
inspection by the commissioner of public safety, his designated agents, and duly authorized peace
officers of the City. Refusal to permit such inspections shall be a violation of this ordinance. Every
licensed premise which requires a passcard, password, passkey or other indicia of membership as a
condition of entrance thereto, shall provide the [chief of police] City Manager's designee with such
indicia of membership to be used only for the purposes set forth in this Section 11 -404. Business
hours shall be deemed any time when licensee or employees are present on the premises. Refusal to
permit such inspection is a violation of this ordinance and grounds for revocation of the license.
Section 6. City Code Section 11 407 subdivisions 1 and 2 are amended as follows:
Section 11 -407. LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Subdivision 1. Insurance Required. At the time of filing an application for any annual or one
day set -up license, the applicant shall file with the [chief of police] City Manager's designee proof
of financial responsibility for liability which shall be subject to the approval of the city council. The
issuer or surety on any liability insurance policy or bond shall be duly licensed to do business in the
State of Minnesota, and all documents shall be approved as to content, form and execution by the
city attorney. The licensee and the City shall be named as joint insureds on the liability insurance
policy.
Subdivision 2. Form of Proof of Financial Responsibility. Proof of financial responsibility
may be provided by supplying to the [chief of police] City Manager's designee any of the following
proofs:
Section 7. City Code Section 11 501 paragraph 10 is amended as follows:
Section 11 -501. DEFINITION OF TERMS.
10. The term "premises" as used in this ordinance, shall mean the inside of the building
or the leased space inside a building as shown on the plan submitted to the [chief of police] City
Manager's designee with the original license. Outside areas, such as patios or parking lots, shall not
be included unless specifically listed on the license or special permission in writing is obtained for a
limited period of time under certain conditions.
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Section 8. City Code Section 11 -503 and paragraph 9 are amended as follows:
Section 11 -503. APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSE. Every application for a license to sell
intoxicating liquor shall be verified and filed with the [chief of police] City Manager's designee. In
addition to the information which may be required by the state commissioner of public safety's
form, the application shall contain the following:
9. Such other information as the [chief of police] City Manager's designee shall
require.
Section 9. City Code Section 11 -506 paragraphs 2 and 7 are amended as follows:
Section 11 -506. LICENSE FEES.
2. A non refundable investigation fee as set by city council resolution must be paid in
full before an application for a new license is accepted. The initial license fee shall be paid in full
with cash, or a certified or cashier's check, before the [application for a] license is [accepted] issued.
Renewal license applications shall be filed by November 1 preceding each license year. Renewal
license fees shall be paid in full [by December 15 preceding each license year at the time of
application for renewal. All fees shall be paid into the general fund of the City. A late renewal
charge as set by city council resolution will be applied to renewal applications submitted after
November 1. All licenses shall expire on the last day of December of each year. Upon rejection of
any application for a license, or upon withdrawal of application before approval of the issuance by
the city council, the license fee shall be refunded to the applicant.
7. An investigation shall be made of the application for an "on -sale club" license,
however no fee shall be charged for the investigation. The club shall, however, notify the [chief of
police] City Manager's designee within 30 days of any change of manager or officers of the club
and submit a personal information form on the new individual(s).
Section 10. City Code Section 11 -507 is amended as follows:
Section 11 -507. INVESTIGATION OF APPLICATIONS. All applications for a license
shall be referred to the [chief of police] City Manager's designee, and to such other City
departments as the city manager shall deem necessary for verification and investigation of the facts
set forth in the application. The [chief of police or his/her designee] City Manager's designee is
empowered to conduct any and all investigations to verify the information on the application,
including ordering a computerized criminal history inquiry obtained through the Criminal Justice
Information System and/or a driver's license history inquiry as recorded by the State Department of
Public Safety on the applicant. The [chief of police] City Manager's designee shall make a written
recommendation and report to the city council. The city council may authorize such additional
investigation as it shall deem necessary.
Section 11. City Code Section 11 -510 paragraphs 14,15 and 18 are amended as follows:
Section 11 -510. CONDITIONS OF LICENSE.
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14. Changes in the management, officers, or directors of the club shall be submitted to
the [chief of police] City Manager's designee within 30 days after such changes are made.
15. At the time of license renewal, the manager, officers, and directors of the club shall
state the nature and amount of any contributions made in the preceding five years for state and local
campaign or political purposes, the person to whom the contribution was made, and the person or
organization for whom intended. This shall be done for the individuals and the club itself.]
18. Every licensed premises which requires a passcard, password, or passkey or other
indicia of membership as a condition of entrance thereto, shall provide the [chief of police] City
Manager's designee with such indicia of membership to be used only for the purposes set forth in
this ordinance.
Section 12. City Code Section 11 -511 paragraph 2 is amended as follows:
Section 11 -511. HOURS OF OPERATION.
2. Organizations who hold "on -sale club" licenses may obtain a special license to serve
intoxicating liquor between the hours of 10 a.m. on Sundays and 1 a.m. on Mondays in conjunction
with the serving of food. They must show proof to the [chief of police] City Manager's designee
that food will be sold and that a minimum of 30 persons may be served at any one time.
Section 13. City Code Section 11 -513 subdivisions 1 and 2 are amended as follows:
Section 11 -513. LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Subdivision 1. Insurance Required. At the time of filing an application for an on -sale club
license, the applicant shall file with the [chief of police] City Manager's designee proof of financial
responsibility for liability which shall be subject to the approval of the city council. The issuer or
surety on any liability insurance policy or bond shall be duly licensed to do business in the State of
Minnesota, and all documents shall be approved as to content, form, and execution by the city
attorney. The licensee and the City shall be named as joint insureds on the liability insurance
policy. The policy shall be effective to the entire license year.
Subdivision 2. Form of Proof of Financial Responsibility. Proof of financial responsibility
may be provided by supplying to the [chief of police] City Manager's designee any of the following
proofs:
Section 14. City Code Section 11 -601 paragraph 12 is amended as follows:
Section 11 -601. DEFINITION OF TERMS.
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12. The term "premises" as used in this ordinance, shall mean the inside of the building
or the leased space inside a building as shown on the plan submitted to the [chief of police] City
Manager's designee with the original license. Outside areas, such as patios or parking lots, shall not
be included unless specifically listed on the license or special permission in writing is obtained for a
limited period of time under certain conditions.
Section 15. City Code Section 11 -604 paragraphs 4, 5, and 14 are amended as follows:
Section 11 -604. APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSE. Every application for a license to sell
intoxicating liquor shall be verified and filed with the [chief of police] City Manager's designee. In
addition to the information which may be required by the state commissioner of public safety's
form, the application shall contain the following:
4. If the applicant is a partnership, the names and addresses of all partners and all
information concerning each partner as is required of a single applicant in Subsection 3 [above] of
this section. A managing partner, or partners shall be designated. The interest of each partner in the
business shall be disclosed. A true copy of the partnership agreement shall be submitted with the
application and if the partnership is required to file a certificate as to a trade name under the
provisions of Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes, a copy of such certificate certified by the clerk of
district court shall be attached to the application.
5. If the applicant is a corporation or other organization and is applying for an "on -sale
wine" license, the following:
d. The application shall contain a list of all persons, who, singly or together
with their spouse, or a parent, brother, sister of child of either of them, own or control an interest in
said corporation or association in excess of 5% [or who are officers or directors of said corporation
or association] together with their addresses and all information as is required of a single applicant
in Subsection 3 [above] of this section.
require.
14. Such other information as the [chief of police] City Manager's designee shall
Section 16. City Code Section 11 -605 is amended as follows:
Section 11 -605. RENEWAL APPLICATIONS. Applications for renewal of an existing
license shall be made at least 60 days prior to the date of expiration of the license. If, in the
judgment of the city council, good and sufficient cause is shown by an applicant for his failure to
file for a renewal within the time provided, the city council may, if the other provisions of this
ordinance are complied with, grant the application.
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At the earliest practicable time after application is made for a renewal of an "on -sale wine"
license, and in any event prior to the time that the application is considered by the city council, the
applicant shall file with the [chief of police] City Manager's designee a statement prepared by a
certified public accountant that shows the total gross sales and the total food sales of the restaurant
for the twelve month period immediately preceding the date for filing renewal applications. A
foreign corporation shall file a current certificate of authority.
Section 17. City Code Section 11 -607 paragraphs 2, 7 and 8 are amended as follows:
Section 11 -607. LICENSE FEES.
2. A non refundable investigation fee as set by city council resolution must be paid in
full before an application for a new license is accepted. The initial license fee shall be paid in full,
with cash, or a certified or cashier's check, before the [application for a] license is [accepted] issued.
Renewal license applications shall be filed by November 1 preceding each license year. Renewal
license fees shall be paid in full at the time of application for renewal. All fees shall be paid into the
general fund of the City. A late renewal charge as set by city council resolution will be applied to
renewal applications submitted after November 1. All licenses shall expire on the last day of
December of each year. Upon rejection of any application for a license, or upon withdrawal of
application before approval of the issuance by the city council, the license fee shall be refunded to
the applicant.
[7. At the time of each original application for a license, the applicant shall pay in full
an investigation fee, the amount of which is set by city council resolution.]
8. At any time that an additional investigation is required because of a license renewal,
a change in the ownership or control of the licensee or because of an enlargement, alteration, or
extension of premises previously licensed, the licensee shall pay an investigation fee [as set forth in
Subdivision 7 of this section]. The investigation fee shall accompany the application.
Section 18. City Code Section 11 -608 is amended as follows:
Section 11 -608. INVESTIGATION OF APPLICATIONS. All applications for a license
shall be referred to the [chief of police] City Manager's designee and to such other City departments
as the city manager shall deem necessary for verification and investigation of the facts set forth in
the application. The [chief of police or his/her designee] City Manager's designee is empowered to
conduct any and all investigations to verify the information on the application, including ordering a
computerized criminal history inquiry obtained through the Criminal Justice Information System
and/or a driver's license history inquiry as recorded by the State Department of Public Safety on the
applicant. The [chief of police] City Manager's designee shall make a written recommendation and
report to the city council. The city council may authorize such additional investigation as it shall
deem necessary.
Section 19. City Code Section 11 -611 paragraph 14 is amended and paragraph 15 is
deleted as follows:
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Section 11 -611. CONDITIONS OF LICENSE.
14. Changes in the corporate or association officers, corporate charter, articles of
incorporation, bylaws, or partnership agreement, as the case may be, shall be submitted to the [chief
of police] City Manager's designee within 30 days after such changes are made. In the case of a
corporation, the licensee shall notify the [chief of police] City Manager's designee when a person
not listed in the application acquires an interest which, together with that of his spouse, parent,
brother, sister, or child, exceeds 5 and shall give all information about said person as is required
of a person pursuant to the provisions of Section 11 -604, Subdivision 3, of this ordinance.
15. At the time a licensee submits his application for renewal of a license, he shall state
the nature and amount of any contribution he has made in the preceding five years for state and
local campaign or political purposes, the person to whom the contribution was made and the person
or organization for whom intended.]
Section 20. City Code Section 11 -614 subdivisions 1 and 2 are amended as follows:
Section 11 -614. LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Subdivision 1. Insurance Required. At the time of filing an application for any on -sale
intoxicating liquor license, the applicant shall file with the [chief of police] City Manager's designee
proof of financial responsibility for liability which shall be subject to the approval of the city
council. The issuer or surety on any liability insurance policy or bond shall be duly licensed to do
business in the State of Minnesota, and all documents shall be approved as to content, form, and
execution by the city attorney. The licensee and the City shall be named as joint insureds on the
liability insurance policy. The policy shall be effective for the entire license year.
Subdivision 2. Form of Proof of Financial Responsibility. Proof of financial responsibility
may be provided by supplying to the [chief of police] City Manager's designee any of the following
proofs:
Section 21. City Code Section 11 -701 paragraph 11 is amended as follows:
Section 11 -701. DEFINITION OF TERMS.
11. The term "premises" as used in this ordinance, shall mean the inside of the building
or the leased space inside a building as shown on the plan submitted to the [chief of police] City
Manager's designee with the original license. Outside areas, such as patios or parking lots, shall not
be included unless specifically listed on the license or special permission in writing is obtained
pursuant to Section 11 -702, paragraph 3[i] j for a limited period of time under certain conditions.
Section 22. City Code Section 11 -702 paragraphs 3d, e, g, and j are amended as follows:
Section 11 -702. LICENSE REQUIRED.
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3. The following are the types of "on -sale liquor" licenses [which] that can be issued
under this section:
d. On -Sale Class D Liquor License: This is a probationary license for new applicants
who have not established a ratio between food and liquor for the licensed premises. Twelve months
of documentation of food and liquor sales shall be presented to the [chief of police] City Manager's
designee on or before renewal time to determine the appropriate license class for the following year.
If such documentation is not available, the probationary license shall be extended for no more than
one additional year. Otherwise, a Class A, B, or C license will be assigned based on established
ratio.
e. On -Sale Class E Liquor License: This license is available only to hotels which serve
food and liquor in a dining room to guests. Applicants for Class E licenses must submit with their
applications menus of food and nonalcoholic beverages which will be served with the liquor
dispensed. The city council will determine whether such food and beverages are adequate to protect
the public interests. Changes in menu may not be made without the prior approval of the [chief of
police] City Manager's designee. Liquor may be dispensed for no more than two hours a day and
shall not be dispensed before 4 p.m. or after 8 p.m. The licensee may not require the payment of
consideration for liquor other than that which is paid as its regular charges for rooms. The area
designated as the dining room shall be adequately separated from other common areas of the hotel
by physical barriers to control ingress and egress and to ensure security and compliance with the
provisions of this Code. Class E licensees may serve liquor on Sunday subject to the provisions of
this Code without a separate Sunday on -sale liquor license.
g. Sunday On -Sale Liquor License: Establishments to which "on -sale liquor" licenses
have been issued may file an application with the [chief of police] City Manager's designee to serve
intoxicating liquor during set hours on Sundays in conjunction with the sale of food.
j. Special Provision; Expansion of Premises for Special Events: Special permission
may be granted either by the City Council or in writing signed by [both] the [chief of police] City
Manager's designee [and the director of planning and inspection] for a temporary expansion of the
licensed premises for wedding receptions, parties, promotional activities or other special events.
Special permits may be issued only for specified areas of the same lot, piece or parcel of land on
which the premises lies or a contiguous lot, piece or parcel of land. Application shall be made to the
[chief of police] City Manager's designee on a form provided by the City and all information
requested by the [chief of police] City Manager's designee shall be submitted therewith.
Section 23. City Code Section 11 -704 paragraph 14 is amended as follows:
Section 11 -704. APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSE. Every application for a license to sell
intoxicating liquor shall be verified and filed with the [chief of police] City Manager's designee. In
addition to the information which may be required by the state commissioner of public safety's
form, the application shall contain the following:
require.
14. Such other information as the [chief of police] City Manager's designee shall
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Section 24. City Code Section 11 705 is amended as follows:
Section 11 -705. RENEWAL APPLICATIONS. Applications for renewal of an existing
license shall be made at least 60 days prior to the date of expiration of the license. If, in the
judgment of the city council, good and sufficient cause is shown by an applicant for his failure to
file for a renewal within the time provided, the city council may, if the other provisions of this
ordinance are complied with, grant the application.
At the earliest practicable time after application is made for a renewal of an "on -sale liquor"
license, and in any event prior to the time that the application is considered by the city council, the
applicant shall file with the [chief of police] City Manager's designee a statement prepared by a
certified public accountant that shows the total gross sales, the total food sales for consumption on
the premises, and the total food sales of the restaurant for the twelve -month period immediately
preceding the date for filing renewal applications. A foreign corporation shall file a current
certificate of authority.
Section 25. City Code Section 11 707, paragraphs 2, 7 and 8 are amended as follows:
2. A non refundable investigation fee as set by city council resolution must be paid in
full before an application for a new license is accepted. The initial license fee shall be paid in full
with cash, or certified or cashier's check, before the [application for a] license is [accepted] issued.
Renewal license applications shall be filed by November 1 preceding each license year. Renewal
license fees shall be paid in full at the time of application for renewal. All fees shall be paid into the
general fund of the City. A late renewal charge as set by city council resolution will be applied to
renewal applications submitted after November 1. All licenses shall expire on the last day of
December of each year. [Upon rejection of any application for a license, or upon withdrawal of
application before approval of the issuance by the city council, the license fee shall be refunded to
the applicant.] All "temporary on —sale liquor" licenses shall be good only for the dates, times, and
location specifically named on the license itself.
[7. At the time of each original application for a license, the applicant shall pay in full an
investigation fee, in an amount set by city council resolution. All investigation fees are
nonrefundable.]
8. At any time that an additional investigation is required because of a license renewal, a
change in the ownership or control of the licensee or because of an enlargement, alteration, or
extension of premises previously licensed, the licensee shall pay an investigation fee as set by city
council resolution [as set forth in subdivision 7 of this section]. The investigation fee shall
accompany the application.
Section 26. City Code Section 11 -708 is amended as follows:
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Section 11 -708. INVESTIGATION OF APPLICATIONS. All applications for a license
shall be referred to the [chief of police] City Manager's designee and to such other City departments
as the city manager shall deem necessary for verification and investigation of the facts set forth in
the application. The [chief of police or his/her designee] City Manager's designee is empowered to
conduct any and all investigations to verify the information on the application, including ordering a
computerized criminal history inquiry obtained through the Criminal Justice Information System
and/or a driver's license history inquiry as recorded by the State Department of Public Safety on the
applicant. The [chief of police] City Manager's designee shall cause to be made such investigation
of the information requested in this ordinance as shall be necessary and shall make a written
recommendation and report to the city council. The city council may authorize such additional
investigation as it shall deem necessary.
Section 27. City Code Section 11 -711 paragraphs 14 and 15 are amended as follows:
Section 11 -711. CONDITIONS OF LICENSE.
14. Changes in the corporate or association officers, corporate charter, articles of
incorporation, bylaws or partnership agreement, as the case may be, shall be submitted to the [chief
of police] City Manager's designee within 30 days after such changes are made. In the case of a
corporation, the licensee shall notify the [chief of police] City Manager's designee when a person
not listed in the application acquires an interest which, together with that of his spouse, parent,
brother, sister, or child, exceeds 5 and shall give all information about said person as is required
of a person pursuant to the provisions of Section 11 -604, Subdivision 3, of this ordinance.
15. At the time a licensee submits his application for renewal of a license, he shall state
the nature and amount of any contribution he has made in the preceding five years for state and
local campaign or political purposes, the person to whom the contribution was made and the person
or organization for whom intended.]
Section 28. City Code Section 11 -714 subdivisions 1 and 2 are amended as follows:
Section 11 -714. LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Subdivision 1. Insurance Required. At the time of filing an application for any on -sale
intoxicating liquor license, the applicant shall file with the [chief of police] City Manager's designee
proof of financial responsibility for liability which shall be subject to the approval of the city
council. The issuer or surety on any liability insurance policy or bond shall be duly licensed to do
business in the State of Minnesota, and all documents shall be approved as to content, form, and
execution by the city attorney. The licensee and the City shall be named as joint insureds on the
liability insurance policy. The policy shall be effective for the entire license year.
Subdivision 2. Form of Proof of Financial Responsibility. Proof of financial responsibility
may be provided by supplying to the [chief of police] City Manager's designee any of the following
proofs:
Section 29. City Code Section 23 -604 subdivisions 1 and 3 are amended as follows:
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Section 23 -604. APPLICATION.
Subdivision 1. Contents: A license applicant must complete an application form provided
by the [chief of police] City Manager's designee. The application must be in a form and request
information of the applicant as determined by the [chief of police] City Manager's designee.
Subdivision 3. Fees: A non refundable investigation fee as set by city council resolution
must be paid in full before an application for a new license is accepted. [The application must be
accompanied by the required license fee and the established fee for investigation.] The initial
license fee shall be paid in full with cash, or certified or cashier's check, before the license is issued.
Renewal license fees shall be paid in full at the time of application for renewal. The annual license
fee but not the investigation fee,] will be returned to the applicant if the application is rejected or
denied. The investigation fee may be paid with a personal check.
Section 30. City Code Section 23 -607 subdivision 1 is amended as follows:
Section 23 -607. INVESTIGATIONS.
Subdivision 1. Conduct: The City, prior to granting of an initial or renewed pawnbroker
license, must conduct a background and financial investigation of the applicant. Any person having
a beneficial interest in the license must be investigated. The [chief of police] City Manager's
designee shall cause to be made such investigation of the information requested in this ordinance
and shall make a written recommendation and report to the city council. The [chief of police] City
Manager's designee must verify the facts stated in the application and must report all convicted
violations of state, federal or municipal law involving the applicant, interested persons, or the
unlicensed premises while under the applicant's proprietorship.
Section 31. City Code Section 23 -608 is amended as follows:
Section 23 -608. GRANTING OF THE LICENSE. After review of the license application
and investigation report, the city council may grant or refuse, for one or more of the reasons set
forth in Section 23 -625, the application for a new or renewed pawnbroker license. A license will
not be effective unless the application fee and bond have been filed with the [chief of police] City
Manager's designee.
Section 32. City Code Section 23 -655 subdivisions 1 and 3 are amended as follows:
Section 23 -655. APPLICATION.
Subdivision 1. Contents: A license applicant must complete an application form provided
by the [chief of police] City Manager's designee. The application must be in a form and request
information of the applicant as determined by the [chief of police] City Manager's designee.
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Subdivision 3. Fees: A non refundable investigation fee as set by city council resolution
must be paid in full before an application for a new license is accepted. [The application must be
accompanied by the required license fee and the established fee for investigation.] The initial
license fee shall be paid in full with cash, or certified or cashier's check, before the license is issued.
Renewal license fees shall be paid in full at the time of application for renewal. The annual license
fee but not the investigation fee,] will be returned to the applicant if the application is rejected or
denied. The investigation fee may be paid with a personal check.
Section 33. City Code Section 23 -658 subdivision 1 is amended as follows:
Section 23 -658. INVESTIGATIONS.
Subdivision 1. Conduct: The City, prior to granting of an initial or renewed secondhand
goods dealer license, must conduct a background and financial investigation of the applicant. Any
person having a beneficial interest in the license must be investigated. The [chief of police] City
Manager's designee shall cause to be made such investigation of the information requested in this
ordinance and shall make a written recommendation and report to the city council.
The [chief of police] City Manager's designee must verify the facts stated in the application
and must report all convicted violations of state, federal or municipal law involving the applicant,
interested persons, or the unlicensed premises while under the applicant's proprietorship.
Section 34. City Code Section 23 -659 is amended as follows:
Section 23 -659. GRANTING OF THE LICENSE. After review of the license application
and investigation report, the city council may grant or refuse, for one or more of the reasons set
forth in Section 23 -673, the application for a new or renewed secondhand goods dealer license. A
license will not be effective unless the application fee and bond have been filed with the [chief of
police] City Manager's designee.
Section 35. City Code Section 23 -1101 is amended as follows:
Section 23 -1101. PERMIT REQUIRED. No person shall engage in, participate in, aid,
form or start any parade, unless a parade permit shall have been obtained from the [chief of police]
City Manager's designee of the City of Brooklyn Center.
Section 36. City Code Section 23 -1102 paragraphs A.12 and B are amended as follows:
Section 23 -1102. APPLICATIONS. A person seeking issuance of a parade permit shall file
an application with the [chief of police] City Manager's designee on forms provided by such officer
within not less than twenty days nor more than sixty days before the date upon which it is proposed
to conduct the parade.
A.12. Any additional information which the [chief of police] City Manager's designee
shall find reasonably necessary to a fair determination as to whether a permit should be issued.
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B. Late Applications. The [chief of police] City Manager's designee, where good
cause is shown therefore, shall have authority to consider any application which is filed not less than
ten days before the date such parade is proposed to be conducted. On applications by school
officials, the [chief of police] City Manager's designee may grant a permit if the application is made
three days prior to the date of such parade.
Section 37. City Code Section 23 -1103 is amended as follows:
Section 23 -1103. STANDARDS FOR ISSUANCE. The [chief of police] City Manager's
designee shall issue a permit when, from a consideration of the application and such other
information as is available to him, he fords as follows:
Section 38. City Code Section 23 -1104 is amended as follows:
Section 23 -1104. NOTICE OF REJECTION. The [chief of police] City Manager's
designee shall act upon the application for a parade permit within three days after the filing thereof.
If the [chief of police] City Manager's designee disapproves the application, he shall immediately
mail to the applicant a notice of his actions stating the reasons for the denial of the permit.
Section 39. City Code Section 23 -1106 is amended as follows:
Section 23 -1106. ALTERNATIVE PERMIT. [chief of police] City Manager's designee, in
denying an application for a private permit, shall be empowered to authorize the conduct of the
parade on a date, at a time, or over a route different from that named by the applicant. An applicant
desiring to accept an alternate permit shall, within three days after notice of the action of the [chief
of police] City Manager's designee, file a written acceptance with the [chief of police] City
Manager's designee.
Section 40. City Code Section 23 -1107 is amended as follows:
Section 23 -1107. NOTICE OF OTHER OFFICIALS Immediately upon the issuance of a
parade permit, the [chief of police] City Manager's designee shall send a copy thereof to the City
Manager, Fire Marshal, Public Works Director Police Chief and to the director or responsible head
of each public transportation utility, the regular routes of whose vehicles will be affected by the
route of the proposed parade.
Section 41. City Code Section 23 -1108 paragraph F is amended as follows:
Section 23 -1108. EACH PERMIT SHALL STATE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
F. Such other information as the [chief of police] City Manager's designee shall deem
necessary.
Section 42. City Code Section 23 -1109 paragraph C is amended as follows:
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Section 23 -1109. PUBLIC CONDUCT DURING PARADES.
C. Parking on Parade Route. The [chief of police] City Manager's designee shall have
the authority, when reasonably necessary to prohibit or restrict the parking of vehicles along the
route of the parade in areas contiguous thereto. The [chief of police] City Manager's designee shall
post signs to such effect, and it shall be unlawful for any person to park or leave any vehicle
unattended in violation thereof.
Section 43. City Code Section 23 -1110 is amended as follows:
Section 23 -1110. REVOCATION. The [chief of police] City Manager's designee shall
have the authority to revoke a parade permit issued hereunder, on notice, upon application of the
standards for issuance as herein set forth.
Section 44. City Code Section 23 -1111 is amended as follows:
Section 23 -1111. PENALTY. The violation of the provisions of the Chapter or any lawful
order of the [chief of police] City Manager's designee issued pursuant to the provisions hereof, shall
be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment not to exceed
ninety (90) days or both, together with the costs of prosecution.
Section 45. City Code Section 23 -1220 is amended as follows:
Section 23 -1220. RECORDS OF SALES. Records of all purchases and sales shall be kept
by the licensed dealer describing each vehicle purchased and sold by reference to serial number and
State license number and date of each transaction, and such records shall be available for
examination by the City Manager, [chief of police] City Manager's designee, and such other agents
as may be designated by the City Council.
Section 46. City Code Section 23 -1604 is amended as follows:
Section 23 -1604. LICENSE FEE, LICENSE INVESTIGATION AND LICENSE YEAR.
The annual license fee and an investigation fee for the purposes of issuing a license shall be as set
forth by City Council resolution. [The license fee and fee for the] A non refundable investigation
fee [of the license shall] must be paid in full [when] before the application [is filed] for a new
license is accepted. The [annual license] initial license fee shall be paid in full, with cash, or a
certified or cashier's check, before the license is issued. Renewal license fees shall be paid in full at
the time of application for renewal. The investigation fee may be paid with a personal check. In the
event that the application is denied or in the event that the license once issued, is revoked, canceled
or surrendered, no part of the annual license fee or fee for the investigation for the issuance of a
license shall be returned to the applicant unless by express action of the City Council. A separate
license shall be obtained each year for each place of business. The licensee shall display the license
on a prominent place in the licensed premises at all times. A license, unless revoked, is for the
calendar year or a part thereof for which it has been issued.
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The fee for the investigation for issuance of a license must be [entered] tendered with each
new application for a license and must also be paid at any time when there is a proposed change of
ownership or reapplication for a license wherein additional or different parties other than the
original licensee and parties are proposing to be licensed. All licenses granted herein are
nontransferable.
Section 47. City Code Section 23 1706 is amended as follows:
Section 23 -1706. LICENSE FEE, LICENSE INVESTIGATION FEE AND LICENSE
YEAR. The annual license fee and an investigation fee for the purposes of issuing a license shall be
as set forth by City Council resolution. [The license fee and fee for the] A non refundable
investigation fee [of the license shall] must be paid in full [when] before the application for a new
license is [filed] accepted. The initial license fee shall be paid in full, with cash, or a certified or
cashier's check, before the license is issued. Renewal license fees shall be paid in full at the time of
application for renewal. The investigation fee may be paid with a personal check. In the event that
the application is denied or in the event that the license once issued, is revoked, canceled or
surrendered, no part of the annual license fee or fee for the investigation for the issuance of a license
shall be returned to the applicant unless by express action of the City Council. A separate license
shall be obtained each year for each place of business. The licensee shall display the license on a
prominent place in the licensed premises at all times. A license, unless revoked, is for the calendar
year or a part thereof for which it has been issued. The fee for the investigation for issuance of a
license must be tendered with each new application for a license and must also be paid at any time
when there is a proposed change of ownership or reapplication for a license wherein additional or
different parties other than the original licensee and interested parties are proposing to be licensed.
A license for the operation of a massage parlor is nontransferable.
Section 48. City Code Section 23 1804 is amended as follows:
Section 23 -1804. LICENSE FEE, LICENSE INVESTIGATION FEE AND LICENSE
YEAR. The annual license fee and an investigation fee for the purposes of issuing a license shall be
as set forth by City Council resolution. [The license fee and fee for the] A non refundable
investigation fee [of the license shall] must be paid in full [when] before the application [is filed] for
a new license is accepted. The initial license fee shall be paid in full, with cash, or a certified or
cashier's check, before the license is issued. Renewal license fees shall be paid in full at the time of
application for renewal. The investigation fee may be paid with a personal check. In the event that
the application is denied or in the event that the license once issued, is revoked, canceled or
surrendered, no part of the annual license fee or fee for the investigation for the issuance of a license
shall be returned to the applicant unless by express action of the City Council. A separate license
shall be obtained each year for each place of business. The licensee shall display the license on a
prominent place in the licensed premises at all times. A license, unless revoked, is for the calendar
year or a part thereof for which it has been issued.
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The fee for the investigation for issuance of a license must be tendered with each new
application for a license and must also be paid at any time when there is a proposed change of
ownership or reapplication for a license wherein additional or different parties other than the
original licensee and parties are proposing to be licensed. All licenses granted herein are
nontransferable.
Section 49. City Code Section 23 -2003 paragraphs 2 and 3 are amended as follows:
Section 23 -2003. PERMITS AND EXEMPTIONS.
2. Review of Permit. The [chief of police or the Chiefs designee,] City Manager's
designee shall review the issuance of all police alarm permits. The [chief of police or the Chiefs
designee,] City Manager's designee, in consultation with the Fire Chief, shall review the issuance of
all fire alarm permits.
3. Process for Issuance of Permit. Upon receipt and determination of the fifth false
police alarm report or the second false fire alarm report at an address, the [chief of police or the
Chiefs designee,] City Manager's designee, after review, shall then assess the alarm user for an
alarm user's permit. The alarm user must submit the required permit fee to the [Police Chief] City
Manager's designee within thirty (30) working days after receipt of the assessment invoice, in order
to continue to use the user's alarm system.
Section 50. City Code Section 23 -2004 paragraph 1 is amended as follows:
Section 23 -2004. REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES.
1. Letter of Contestation. After the [chief of police or the Chiefs designee,] City
Manager's designee determines that a false alarm has occurred at an address, the alarm user at that
address may submit a letter of contestation to the [chief of police] City Manager's designee to
explain the cause of the alarm activation. If the [chief of police] City Manager's designee
determines that the alarm was caused by conditions beyond the control of the alarm user, the alarm
will not be counted as a false alarm at that address.
Section 51. City Code Section 23 -2007 paragraph 1 is amended as follows:
Section 23 -2007. REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION OF PERMIT.
1. Basis for Revocation or Suspension. In addition to the automatic revocation process
described in Section 23 -2003, the [chief of police] City Manager's designee may suspend or revoke
any alarm user permit issued pursuant to this ordinance if the [chief of police] City Manager's
designee finds that any of the following occur:
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All alleged violations defined above shall be investigated by the Police Department. The
alarm user shall be given notice of the proposed revocation or suspension and be provided an
opportunity to informally present evidence to the [chief of police] City Manager's designee prior
to the final decision on revocation or suspension. Anyone aggrieved by the decision of the [chief
of police] City Manager's designee may appeal that decision to the City Council.
Section 52. City Code Section 23 -2009 paragraph 1 is amended as follows:
Section 23 -2009. CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
1. Any alarm user, who continues to use an alarm system after receiving notice of
revocation or suspension by the [chief of police] City Manager's designee, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one
thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment not to exceed ninety (90) days or both, together with the
costs of prosecution.
Section 53. City Code Section 23 -2104 paragraphs A and B are amended as follows:
Section 23 -2104. LICENSE FEE.
A. The annual license fee for required licenses shall be as set forth by City Council
resolution. The initial license fee shall be paid in full with cash, or a certified or cashier's check,
before the license is issued. Licenses shall be issued for an annual period from July 1 through June
30 for each year hereafter, provided, however, that the initial license fee for each applicant shall be
prorated as of the date of the application therefore. Said application for license shall then be
presented to the City Council for consideration, and if approved, the City Clerk shall issue the
license to the applicant.
B. At the time of application for an operator's license the applicant shall pay in full an
investigation fee as set forth by City Council resolution. If at any time an additional investigation is
required because of a change of ownership or control of a corporation or partnership previously
licensed, the licensee shall pay in full an additional investigation fee as set forth by City Council
resolution. Investigation fees may be paid in cash or with a personal check and are [shall not be
refunded] non refundable.
Section 54. City Code Section 23 -2106 paragraph B is amended as follows:
Section 23 -2106. INSPECTION.
B. Each amusement device located in the City of Brooklyn Center shall be inspected by
the [chief of police] City Manager's designee prior to approval for licensing, and an inspection
report shall be forwarded to the City Manager. Upon notice by the operator to the [chief of police]
City Manager's designee requesting an inspection and stating that one amusement device has been
substituted for another under an existing license, pursuant to Section 23 -2108 hereof, said
substituted amusement device may be operated unless license therefore has been denied by the City
Council.
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An amusement device which is not being substituted for another pursuant to Section 23-
2108 hereof, shall not be operated until notice has been given by the operator to the [chief of police]
City Manager's designee requesting an inspection, an inspection report has been forwarded to the
City Manager, and a license issued. Refusal by an operator of the right of entry to the [chief of
police] City Manager's designee during business hours for the purpose of a scheduled inspection, a
requested inspection, or an inspection made upon probable cause, shall constitute grounds for
revocation of all licenses for amusement devices held by the operator.
Section 55. City Code Section 23 -2305 paragraphs a. and b. are amended as follows:
Section 23 -2305. LICENSE FEE.
a. The annual license fee is set by City Council resolution.
b. Each application for a license shall be submitted to the City Clerk and payment
made to the City. The initial license fee shall be paid in full with cash, or certified or cashier's
check, before the license is issued. Renewal license fees shall be paid in full at the time of
application for renewal. [Each application for a license shall be accompanied by payment in full of
the required license fee.] Upon rejection of any application for a license, the applicant may be
refunded a portion of the license fee in accordance with the fee resolution, except where rejection is
for a willful misstatement in the license application.
Section 56. City Code Section 23 -2306 paragraph a. is amended as follows:
Section 23 -2306. INVESTIGATION FEE.
a. At the time of the original application for a license, the applicant shall deposit the
investigation fee set by City Council resolution. The investigation fee may be paid in cash or with a
personal check. The investigation fee is non refundable. An investigation fee must be tendered
with each new application for a license and must also be paid at any time when there is a proposed
change of ownership or reapplication for a license wherein additional or different parties other than
the original licensee andparties are proposing to be licensed.
Section 57. This Ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon thirty (30) days
following its legal publication.
Adopted this 11 day of August 2003.
ATTEST:
Date of Publication: August 21, 2003
Effective Date: September 20, 2003
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