Liquor Licensing

Issued To 

  • Establishments that sell liquor
  • Events serving liquor

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Liquor License
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Temporary Liquor License

Off-Sale

  • Off-sale intoxicating liquor licenses shall be issued only to premises on which a freestanding building is located for the sale of such liquor
  • No off-sale intoxicating liquor licenses shall be issued for a premise(s) that is within 0.75 mile of another off-sale intoxicating liquor facility. Off-sale map (PDF)(Exception: facilities located within the Burnsville Center retail area)

3.2 Percent Off-Sale

  • Off-sale 3.2 Percent Liquor License shall permit the sale of beer at retail in the original package for consumption off the premises only

On-Sale 

  • On-Sale intoxicating liquor licenses require a minimum of 750-square-feet for the dining area portion of the premises and a minimum of 30 seat capacity (same as state law) for Sunday on-sale if applicable

Wine

  • An on-sale wine license authorizes the sale of wine not exceeding 24 percent alcohol by volume, for consumption on the licensed premises only, in conjunction with the sale of food. A wine license may be issued only to restaurants having facilities for seating of at least 25 people at a time
  • Wine licenses can be applied for on their own, or in conjunction with a 3.2 percent on-sale license to be able to serve strong beer.

3.2 Percent On-Sale

  • 3.2 percent on-sale licenses can be applied for on their own or in conjunction with a wine license for the availability to sell strong beer. There is not a separate strong beer license. Establishments that wish to sell strong beer must apply for both a wine license and a 3.2 percent on-sale license and provide proof of liquor liability insurance (Dram insurance).

Renewal 

Renew by June 30 annually

Additional Requirements

  • New licenses are approved by City Council at a public hearing. City Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays after the first Monday of each month
  • Minimum processing time for new applications is approximately two months
  • License applications (new and renewal) require an investigation, which is a separate fee
  • Licenses are not transferable
  • An inspection from the Department of Alcohol and Gambling is required for all off-sale and wine licenses.

Fees 

Liquor License Fees (PDF)

Resources

Questions? Contact

Application

Licensing
100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, Minn. 55337
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952-895-4460