Apple Valley To Partially Refund Liquor Licenses

APPLE VALLEY, MN—Apple Valley's city council unanimously voted Thursday night to give a 50 percent refund of liquor licenses to businesses struggling during the pandemic for 2021.

The total amount being refunded to 26 restaurants and bars will be $59,250, and will equal 50 percent of the amount paid to the city in liquor licensing fees for 2021.

The refunds would help restaurants and bars, who aren't selling as much liquor due to restrictions on capacity.

This item was presented by city clerk Pamela Gackstetter.

The city council recognized the impact of restrictions and closures on the holders of the liquor licenses, and the 50 percent refund would help those unable to sell as much liquor during the pandemic.