Liquor Control Board - March 18, 2026 Minutes
Agenda items are:
1. Approval of Minutes – February 18, 2026 Regular Meeting
• Motion to approve: Brekke
• Second: Nelson
• Motion carried
2. Review of Liquor Applications
2A – Issuance of Class W License: Sunrose Nails & Day Spa
Applicant: Sunrose Nails and Day Spa, 4101 13th Ave S
Presented by: Angie Bear
Class W = wine only license; includes bar; no food requirement
• Applicant previously held a similar license without issues
• Background check: No concerns
Board Discussion:
• Concerns expressed regarding increasing number of “non traditional” license requests (salons, barbershops)
• Member noted lack of clear city policy and raised issues around:
o Alcohol being given away for free in similar establishments
o Cleaning/sanitation protocols for glassware
o Enforcement challenges and compliance checks
o Tax implications of serving alcohol for free
• Angie confirmed:
o Server training is required
o Special event permits required if serving during events
o Serving free alcohol without a license is not permissible
Motion: Brekke
Second: Commissioner Piepkorn gave up the chair to make this motion.
Motion carries
2B – Issuance of Class GH License: Moonrise Café LLC
Applicant: Moonrise Café, 111 Broadway North
Presented by: Angie Bear
• GH license = beer and wine, no bar
• Requires 50% food sales
• Café plans to host community events (art receptions, trivia nights, etc.)
• Background check: No issues
Motion: Nelson
Second: Doyle
Motion carries
2C – Location Transfer: Seller 624 LLC
From: Suite 4, 624 Main Avenue
To: Suite 5, 624 Main Avenue
License: Class VWB
Presented by: Angie Bear
• Tied to the next agenda item regarding Teddy’s relocation
• Seller 624 moving from Suite 4 → Suite 5
• Teddy’s intends to move into Suite 4
• Manager changed to Ramone Sosa; background checks pending final police chief approval
Applicant Statement Ramone Sosa and Susan Bala:
• Explained layout of Suite 4 and Suite 5
• Seller 624 hosts private events and wine tastings
• Suites have separate entrances
Board Discussion:
• Commissioners requested floor plans for clarity
• Applicant and Teddy’s representative (Susan) provided additional explanation
• Floor plans will be supplied before City Commission review
• Board acknowledged need to avoid delaying business operations
Motion to approve transfer contingent on final police chief approval: Brekke
Second: Nelson
Motion carries
2D – Location Transfer: Dakota Food Group LLC (Teddy’s)
From: 212 Broadway
To: 624 Main Avenue, Suite 4
License: Class FA RZ
Presented by: Angie Bear
• Teddy’s license at the old location extended until March 31, 2026
• This transfer allows Teddy’s to reopen in the new location
• No concerns with background checks
• Applicant plans full menu and expanded operations
Motion: Brekke
Second: Nelson
Motion carries
4. Police Department Monthly Report
Presenter: Lieutenant Nick Kjonaas
• 10 incidents reported during the period
o 6 required written reports
o 4 did not (no criminal findings or proactive police stops)
• 8 of 10 incidents involved cooperative management
• 4 employee initiated calls; 6 citizen initiated
• One delayed report assault (not included in written report) is under investigation
• Warmer weather correlated with slight uptick in incidents
Presenter: Captain Travis Moser
• Officers reminded to complete liquor establishment forms even when reports originate off site (e.g., hospital)
Commission Comments:
• Appreciation expressed for police work and service to community
5. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 2:00 PM.