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Commission adopts resolution recommending state withhold renewals for noncompliant liquor licenses
Summary
City Commission held a public hearing and adopted a resolution asking the state to withhold renewal of liquor licenses for establishments out of compliance with two sections of the city code; Dollar General’s three Muskegon locations were cited as not yet in compliance.
The City of Muskegon City Commission on March 11 held a public hearing and adopted a resolution recommending that the state withhold renewal of liquor licenses for establishments out of compliance with sections 50-146 and 50-147 of the City Code of Ordinances. The clerk’s office reported one business — the Dollar General chain’s three Muskegon locations — had not completed the required paperwork and payments.
The measure, introduced as part of the annual liquor-license renewals, was framed as a procedural step to notify the state when local conditions are not met. Jake Eckholm, director of development services, told the commission, “Yes. Currently, we have just 1 business on there. And there is, Dollar General, the 3 Dollar Generals that we have here in the city of Muskegon. They did contact us, today, and, indicated that they were gonna get the payment in by the end of the day and their application, but they did not do so, unfortunately.”
Commissioners asked whether late payment could be cured immediately; staff said compliance before the city formally submits its report to the state would satisfy the requirement. The clerk’s office indicated it would notify the state as soon as required materials were received.
After the public hearing produced no in-person or phone comment, the commission moved to close the hearing and adopt the resolution. The motion was made by Commissioner Kilgo and supported by Commissioner Gorman; roll call votes recorded all present commissioners voting yes. The commission did not place any additional conditions in the resolution and noted the action was contingent on local code findings and the state’s authority over liquor-license renewals.
The resolution does not itself cancel licenses; it requests the state withhold renewal when local ordinance compliance is not met. Staff said if Dollar General provides the missing payment and application materials before the city’s submission, the concern will be resolved and the city will notify the state.
