Overview

Granted only to hotels, bowling centers, clubs, restaurants, and exclusive liquor stores. A license shall be issued to clubs and congressionally chartered veterans' organizations if they have been in existence for at least three years and liquor sales will only be to members and bona fide guests. On-sale licenses will only be issued to exclusive liquor stores that were licensed on January 1, 2000.

On-Sale Sunday License

Issued only to a hotel or restaurant, with facilities for serving not less than 50 guests at one time, to which an on-sale intoxicating license has been issued. Such license may permit the sale of liquor to be consumed on the premises during the hours allowed by state law in conjunction with the serving of food provided that the licensee is in conformance with the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act, M.S. § 144.411 et seq., and provided a public hearing is held prior to the issuance of the license.

Application Procedure

A public hearing with the City Council is required prior to issuance of a liquor license in the city.  A legal notice will be published in the local newspaper and all property owners within 500 feet of the site will be notified by mail at least 10-days in advance of the public hearing. City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except in December when there is only one meeting held on the second Monday.

Submit the following at least 30-days prior to the desired City Council meeting date:

• Application Form (Part I)
• Personal History Form (Part II)*
  *A Personal History Form must be filled out by each individual, partner, or officer in the corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship, AND the designated Operating Manager of the restaurant where intoxicating liquor will be sold. This information is used to conduct criminal history, outstanding warrants, and driving record investigations on the applicant.
• Certificate of Compliance Minnesota Workers' Compensation Law Form
• Employee Training Form*
  *City Code requires that all employees be trained about liquor laws before they begin work and annually thereafter.
• Detailed floor plan of the space
• $250 payable to the City of Chanhassen for Background Investigations

If the license is approved by the City Council, the following must be submitted:

• Certification of an On Sale Liquor License form
• Certificate of Insurance indicating liquor liability, general liability, and workers compensation insurance. The liquor liability insurance must meet minimum state requirements and have an expiration date of April 30 (license term runs May 1 through April 30 annually) OR contain the phrase "Coverage is continuous until cancelled." The City of Chanhassen must be named as an additional insured and the trade name (DBA) and physical address of the business must be shown on the certificate.
• Annual License Fee payable to the City of Chanhassen (determined by floor area as shown below). An additional $200 is required for Sunday Sales.
  • Restaurant
    
    • $6,115 for 3,000 square feet or less
    • $9,609 for 3,001-6,000 square feet
    • $13,104 for over 6,000 square feet
  • Non-Restaurant
    • $7,862 for 3,000 square feet or less
    • $11,356 for 3,001-6,000 square feet
    • $14,851 for over 6,000 square feet
• Completed Buyer's Card Application and a $20 check made payable to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

Once these documents are received, they will be sent to the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Liquor Control Division for final review.

Overview

Minnesota Statute 340A.404 states that an on-sale intoxicating liquor license may be granted to clubs or congressionally chartered veterans organizations with the approval of the commissioner, provided that the organization has been in existence for at least three years and liquor sales will only be to members and bona fide guests, except that a club may permit the general public to participate in a wine tasting conducted at the club under section 340A.419;

Application Procedure

A public hearing with the City Council is required prior to issuance of a liquor license in the city.  A legal notice will be published in the local newspaper and all property owners within 500 feet of the site will be notified by mail at least 10-days in advance of the public hearing. City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except in December when there is only one meeting held on the second Monday.

Submit the following at least 30-days prior to the desired City Council meeting date:

• Club On-Sale Application
• City Application Form (Part I)
• Personal History Form (Part II)*
  *A Personal History Form must be filled out by each individual, partner, or officer in the corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship, AND the designated Operating Manager of the restaurant where intoxicating liquor will be sold. This information is used to conduct criminal history, outstanding warrants, and driving record investigations on the applicant.
• Certificate of Compliance Minnesota Workers' Compensation Law Form
• Employee Training Form*
  *City Code requires that all employees be trained about liquor laws before they begin work and annually thereafter.
• Detailed floor plan of the space
• $250 payable to the City of Chanhassen for Background Investigations

If the license is approved by the City Council, the following must be submitted:

• Certification of an On Sale Liquor License form
• Certificate of Insurance indicating liquor liability, general liability, and workers compensation insurance. The liquor liability insurance must meet minimum state requirements and have an expiration date of April 30 (license term runs May 1 through April 30 annually) OR contain the phrase "Coverage is continuous until cancelled." The City of Chanhassen must be named as an additional insured and the trade name (DBA) and physical address of the business must be shown on the certificate.
• Annual License Fee of $300 payable to the City of Chanhassen
• Completed Buyer's Card Application and a $20 check made payable to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

Once these documents are received, they will be sent to the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Liquor Control Division for final review.

Overview

Issued, with the approval of the commissioner of public safety, only to restaurants having facilities for seating of at least 25 people at one time for the sale of wine not exceeding 24 percent alcohol by volume and for consumption on the licensed premises only in conjunction with the sale of food (must be a Category 2 food permit or greater). The holder of a wine license who is also licensed to sell 3.2 percent malt liquor on-sale may also sell intoxicating malt liquors at on-sale without an additional license.

Application Procedure

A public hearing with the City Council is required prior to issuance of a liquor license in the city. A legal notice will be published in the local newspaper and all property owners within 500 feet of the site will be notified by mail at least 10 days in advance of the public hearing. City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except in December when there is only one meeting held on the second Monday.

Submit the following at least 30 days prior to the desired City Council meeting date:

• State Wine Application Form
• City Application Form (Part I)
• Personal History Form (Part II)*
  *A Personal History Form must be filled out by each individual, partner, or officer in the corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship, AND the designated Operating Manager of the store where intoxicating liquor will be sold. This information is used to conduct criminal history, outstanding warrants, and driving record investigations on the applicant.
• Certificate of Compliance Minnesota Workers' Compensation Law Form
• Employee Training Form*
  *City Code requires that all employees be trained about liquor laws before they begin work and annually thereafter.
• Detailed floor plan of the space
• $250 payable to the City of Chanhassen for Background Investigations

If the license is approved by the City Council, the following must be submitted:

• Certificate of Insurance indicating liquor liability, general liability, and workers compensation insurance. The liquor liability insurance must meet minimum state requirements and have an expiration date of April 30 (license term runs May 1 through April 30 annually) or contain the phrase "Coverage is continuous until cancelled." The City of Chanhassen must be named as an additional insured and the trade name (DBA) and physical address of the business must be shown on the certificate.
• Annual License Fee of $410 payable to the City of Chanhassen (the annual license fee will increase to $600 in 2025 and $800 in 2026).
• Completed Buyer's Card Application and a $20 check made payable to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

Once these documents are received, they will be sent to the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Liquor Control Division for final review.

Overview

Issued to bona fide clubs, bowling centers, golf courses, including driving ranges, restaurants, and hotels where food is prepared and served for consumption on the premises only.

Application Procedure

A public hearing with the City Council is required prior to issuance of a liquor license in the city. A legal notice will be published in the local newspaper and all property owners within 500 feet of the site will be notified by mail at least 10 days in advance of the public hearing. City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except in December when there is only one meeting held on the second Monday.

Submit the following at least 30 days prior to the desired City Council meeting date:

• Application Form for On and Off-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License
• Personal History Form (Part II)*
  *A Personal History Form must be filled out by each individual, partner, or officer in the corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship, AND the designated Operating Manager of the restaurant where intoxicating liquor will be sold. This information is used to conduct criminal history, outstanding warrants, and driving record investigations on the applicant.
• Certificate of Compliance Minnesota Workers' Compensation Law Form
• Employee Training Form*
  *City Code requires that all employees be trained about liquor laws before they begin work and annually thereafter.
• Detailed floor plan of the space
• $250 payable to the City of Chanhassen for Background Investigations

If the license is approved by the City Council, the following must be submitted:

• Certificate of Insurance indicating liquor liability, general liability, and workers compensation insurance. The liquor liability insurance must meet minimum state requirements and have an expiration date of April 30 (license term runs May 1 through April 30 annually) or contain the phrase "Coverage is continuous until cancelled." The City of Chanhassen must be named as an additional insured and the trade name (DBA) and physical address of the business must be shown on the certificate.
• Annual License Fee of $410 payable to the City of Chanhassen.

Once these documents are received, they will be sent to the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Liquor Control Division for final review.

Overview

Issued to an exclusive liquor store and shall permit off-sale of intoxicating liquor and 3.2 percent malt liquor.

Application Procedure

A public hearing with the City Council is required prior to issuance of a liquor license in the city. A legal notice will be published in the local newspaper and all property owners within 500 feet of the site will be notified by mail at least 10 days in advance of the public hearing. City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except in December when there is only one meeting held on the second Monday.

Submit the following at least 30 days prior to the desired City Council meeting date:

• State Application Form
• City Application Form (Part I)
• Personal History Form (Part II)*
  *A Personal History Form must be filled out by each individual, partner, or officer in the corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship, AND the designated Operating Manager of the store where intoxicating liquor will be sold. This information is used to conduct criminal history, outstanding warrants, and driving record investigations on the applicant.
• Certificate of Compliance Minnesota Workers' Compensation Law Form
• Employee Training Form*
  *City Code requires that all employees be trained about liquor laws before they begin work and annually thereafter.
• Detailed floor plan of the space
• $250 payable to the City of Chanhassen for Background Investigations

If the license is approved by the City Council, the following must be submitted:

• Certificate of Insurance indicating liquor liability, general liability, and workers compensation insurance. The liquor liability insurance must meet minimum state requirements and have an expiration date of April 30 (license term runs May 1 through April 30 annually) or contain the phrase "Coverage is continuous until cancelled." The City of Chanhassen must be named as an additional insured and the trade name (DBA) and physical address of the business must be shown on the certificate.
• Annual License Fee of $260 payable to the City of Chanhassen.
• Completed Buyer's Card Application and a $20 check made payable to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

Once these documents are received, they will be sent to the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Liquor Control Division for final review.

Overview

Issued to general food stores and drug stores and permit the sale of 3.2 percent malt liquor at retail in the original package for consumption off the premises only.

Application Procedure

Following submittal of the required documents, the request will be presented to the City Council for review and approval. City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except in December when there is only one meeting held on the second Monday.

Submit the following at least 30 days prior to the desired City Council meeting date:

• Application Form for On and Off-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License
• Personal History Form (Part II)*
  *A Personal History Form must be filled out by each individual, partner, or officer in the corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship, AND the designated Operating Manager of the store where 3.2 malt liquor will be sold. This information is used to conduct criminal history, outstanding warrants, and driving record investigations on the applicant.
• Certificate of Compliance Minnesota Workers' Compensation Law Form
• Employee Training Form*
  *City Code requires that all employees be trained about liquor laws before they begin work and annually thereafter.
• Detailed floor plan of the space
• $250 payable to the City of Chanhassen for Background Investigations

If the license is approved by the City Council, the following must be submitted:

• Certificate of Insurance indicating liquor liability, general liability, and workers compensation insurance. The liquor liability insurance must meet minimum state requirements and have an expiration date of April 30 (license term runs May 1 through April 30 annually) or contain the phrase "Coverage is continuous until cancelled." The City of Chanhassen must be named as an additional insured and the trade name (DBA) and physical address of the business must be shown on the certificate.
• Annual License Fee of $58 payable to the City of Chanhassen. The annual license fee will increase to $80 in 2025 and $100 in 2026.
• Completed Buyer's Card Application and a $20 check made payable to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

Once these documents are received, they will be sent to the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Liquor Control Division for final review.

Overview

Granted to a brew pub or brewery licensed under Minnesota Statute Section 340A.301, subdivision 6, clause (c), (i), or (j) for the off-sale of malt liquor at its licensed premises that has been produced and packaged by the brewer as provided in Minnesota Statute Sections 340A.24, 340A.28, and 340A.285.

Application Procedure

A public hearing with the City Council is required prior to issuance of a liquor license in the city. A legal notice will be published in the local newspaper and all property owners within 500 feet of the site will be notified by mail at least 10 days in advance of the public hearing. City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except in December when there is only one meeting held on the second Monday.

Submit the following at least 30 days prior to the desired City Council meeting date:

• State Application Form
• City Application Form (Part I)
• Personal History Form (Part II)*
  *A Personal History Form must be filled out by each individual, partner, or officer in the corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship, AND the designated Operating Manager of the brewery where off-sale malt liquor will be sold. This information is used to conduct criminal history, outstanding warrants, and driving record investigations on the applicant.
• Certificate of Compliance Minnesota Workers' Compensation Law Form
• Employee Training Form*
  *City Code requires that all employees be trained about liquor laws before they begin work and annually thereafter.
• Detailed floor plan of the space
• $250 payable to the City of Chanhassen for Background Investigations

If the license is approved by the City Council, the following must be submitted:

• Certificate of Insurance indicating liquor liability, general liability, and workers compensation insurance. The liquor liability insurance must meet minimum state requirements and have an expiration date of April 30 (license term runs May 1 through April 30 annually) or contain the phrase "Coverage is continuous until cancelled." The City of Chanhassen must be named as an additional insured and the trade name (DBA) and physical address of the business must be shown on the certificate.
• Annual License Fee of $200 payable to the City of Chanhassen.

Once these documents are received, they will be sent to the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Liquor Control Division for final review.

Overview

Granted to brewery licensed under Minnesota Statute Section 340A.301, subdivision 6, clause (c), (i), or (j) for the on-sale of malt liquor produced by the brewer for the consumption on the premises of or adjacent to one brewery location owned by the brewer as provided in Minnesota Statute Section 340A.26.

Application Procedure

A public hearing with the City Council is required prior to issuance of a liquor license in the city. A legal notice will be published in the local newspaper and all property owners within 500 feet of the site will be notified by mail at least 10 days in advance of the public hearing. City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except in December when there is only one meeting held on the second Monday.

Submit the following at least 30 days prior to the desired City Council meeting date:

• State Application Form
• City Application Form (Part I)
• Personal History Form (Part II)*
  *A Personal History Form must be filled out by each individual, partner, or officer in the corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship, AND the designated Operating Manager of the tap room where malt liquor will be sold. This information is used to conduct criminal history, outstanding warrants, and driving record investigations on the applicant.
• Certificate of Compliance Minnesota Workers' Compensation Law Form
• Employee Training Form*
  *City Code requires that all employees be trained about liquor laws before they begin work and annually thereafter.
• Detailed floor plan of the space
• $250 payable to the City of Chanhassen for Background Investigations

If the license is approved by the City Council, the following must be submitted:

• Certificate of Insurance indicating liquor liability, general liability, and workers compensation insurance. The liquor liability insurance must meet minimum state requirements and have an expiration date of April 30 (license term runs May 1 through April 30 annually) or contain the phrase "Coverage is continuous until cancelled." The City of Chanhassen must be named as an additional insured and the trade name (DBA) and physical address of the business must be shown on the certificate.
• Annual License Fee of $400 payable to the City of Chanhassen. The annual license fee will increase to $500 in 2025 and $600 in 2026.

Once these documents are received, they will be sent to the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Liquor Control Division for final review.

Overview

Issued to a microdistillery for the off-sale of distilled spirits as provided in Minnesota Statute Section 340A.22, Subdivision 4.

Application Procedure

A public hearing with the City Council is required prior to issuance of a liquor license in the city. A legal notice will be published in the local newspaper and all property owners within 500 feet of the site will be notified by mail at least 10 days in advance of the public hearing. City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except in December when there is only one meeting held on the second Monday.

Submit the following at least 30 days prior to the desired City Council meeting date:

• Application Form (Part I)
• Personal History Form (Part II)*
  *A Personal History Form must be filled out by each individual, partner, or officer in the corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship, AND the designated Operating Manager of the microdistillery where off-sale distilled spirits will be sold. This information is used to conduct criminal history, outstanding warrants, and driving record investigations on the applicant.
• Certificate of Compliance Minnesota Workers' Compensation Law Form
• Employee Training Form*
  *City Code requires that all employees be trained about liquor laws before they begin work and annually thereafter.
• Detailed floor plan of the space
• $250 payable to the City of Chanhassen for Background Investigations

If the license is approved by the City Council, the following must be submitted:

• Certificate of Insurance indicating liquor liability, general liability, and workers compensation insurance. The liquor liability insurance must meet minimum state requirements and have an expiration date of April 30 (license term runs May 1 through April 30 annually) or contain the phrase "Coverage is continuous until cancelled." The City of Chanhassen must be named as an additional insured and the trade name (DBA) and physical address of the business must be shown on the certificate.
• Annual License Fee of $200 payable to the City of Chanhassen.

Once these documents are received, they will be sent to the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Liquor Control Division for final review.

Overview

Issued to a microdistillery for the off-sale of distilled spirits as provided in Minnesota Statute Section 340A.22, Subdivision 4.

Application Procedure

A public hearing with the City Council is required prior to issuance of a liquor license in the city. A legal notice will be published in the local newspaper and all property owners within 500 feet of the site will be notified by mail at least 10 days in advance of the public hearing. City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except in December when there is only one meeting held on the second Monday.

Submit the following at least 30 days prior to the desired City Council meeting date:

• Application Form (Part I)
• Personal History Form (Part II)*
  *A Personal History Form must be filled out by each individual, partner, or officer in the corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship, AND the designated Operating Manager of the microdistillery where off-sale distilled spirits will be sold. This information is used to conduct criminal history, outstanding warrants, and driving record investigations on the applicant.
• Certificate of Compliance Minnesota Workers' Compensation Law Form
• Employee Training Form*
  *City Code requires that all employees be trained about liquor laws before they begin work and annually thereafter.
• Detailed floor plan of the space
• $250 payable to the City of Chanhassen for Background Investigations

If the license is approved by the City Council, the following must be submitted:

• Certificate of Insurance indicating liquor liability, general liability, and workers compensation insurance. The liquor liability insurance must meet minimum state requirements and have an expiration date of April 30 (license term runs May 1 through April 30 annually) or contain the phrase "Coverage is continuous until cancelled." The City of Chanhassen must be named as an additional insured and the trade name (DBA) and physical address of the business must be shown on the certificate.
• Annual License Fee of $200 payable to the City of Chanhassen. The annual license fee will increase to $500 in 2025.

Once these documents are received, they will be sent to the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Liquor Control Division for final review.

APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.

Download and complete the application, save the application, then email it to clerk@chanhassen.mn.gov.