by Dave DeMars
news@thenewsleaders.com
With little fanfare and only one question, the Sauk Rapids City Council at its April 11 meeting approved an amendment to the liquor licensing code that would allow “brew pub” and “taproom” liquor licenses for on-sale, off-sale and Sunday sale of malt liquor beverages.
Administrator Ross Olson explained the present statute did not conform to state law and so it was necessary to make some changes. The statute was also amended to conform to legal language dealing with Sunday on-sale hours.
Mayor Brad Gunderson raised the only question of the evening asking what a “growler” is. It is a large bottle holding 64 ounces of beer. Many are refillable and can be used multiple times.