RES 2026-62 Imposing a Civil Penalty and Other Sanctions on Cowboy Jacks SaloonCITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2026-62
IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY AND OTHER SANCTIONS ON
COWBOY JACKS SALOON
WHEREAS, the Wright County Sheriff's Department, along with Wright County Public Health Staff, conducted alcohol
compliance checks within the City of Otsego; and
WHEREAS, Wright County has informed the City by letter dated July 27, 2026, that Cowboy Jacks Saloon failed the
alcohol compliance check; and
WHEREAS, Wright County Public Health, along with the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety, strongly
recommends that the City issue a penalty to the license holder; and
WHEREAS, that said violation is by ordinance the first liquor violation for Cowboy Jacks Saloon as they have had no
similar violations in the preceding two-year period; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has authority granted to it under the provisions of Section 340A.415 of Minnesota Statutes
to either revoke the license or permit, suspend the license or permit for up to 60 days, impose a civil penalty of up to
$2,000.00 for each violation, or impose any combination of these sanctions; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted guidelines for enforcement of said authority which are contained in Otsego City Code,
Section 4-1-9 Enforcement and Penalties; Suspension and Revocation of License, and which outline a $1,000.00 fine and
Best Practices Training for a first violation, subject to Council discretion; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the imposition of a civil penalty and required training is necessary to send a
message to the liquor establishments located within the City of Otsego that said liquor establishments must prevent the
sale of alcohol to minors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
The City does hereby impose a civil penalty upon Cowboy Jacks Saloon in the amount of $1,000.00, payable
immediately as well as mandatory Best Practices Training to be completed within 60 days and reported back to
the City. In the event that all of the sanctions imposed above are not complied with as directed, the matter will
be brought back to the City Council for imposition of additional conditions or penalties.
2. That the ownership of Cowboy Jacks Saloon is hereby directed to provide all additional training in proper alcohol
sales for its staff to avoid further violations.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 10th day of August, 2026.
MOTION BY: Dunlap
SECONDED BY: Tanner
IN FAVOR: Stockamp, Dunlap, Goede, Lund, and Tanner
OPPOSED: none
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