The Apple Valley City Council on Oct. 23, 2025, adopted a resolution approving an on-sale intoxicating liquor license and Sunday liquor sales for Brick and Bourbon Apple Valley LLC and approved routine consent and calendar items.

City staff told the council a notice of public hearing was published as required by city code and that the police and fire departments had conducted investigations and found no reason to deny the license. Councilmember Grendahl moved the resolution to issue the license; Councilmember Bergman seconded the motion, which passed by voice vote.

Gary Sevier, representing Brick and Bourbon Apple Valley LLC, introduced himself after the vote and said the restaurant hopes to open in “the next week or two,” pending completion of build-out steps. Sevier described the business as a “scratch kitchen craft cocktail establishment” and said he and his partners are local. “Were super excited to be here,” Sevier said.

The council also approved the consent agenda by voice vote and adopted the calendar of upcoming events, including a Veterans Day closure and meeting schedule for November. Councilmember Melander moved to approve the agenda at the start of the meeting; Councilmember Graendahl seconded. The consent agenda motion was moved by Councilmember Bergman and seconded by Councilmember Grendahl. The calendar of upcoming events was moved by Councilmember Graendahl and seconded by Councilmember Hebert. Voice votes were recorded for these routine motions; the meeting record shows the motions carried.

Staff and council members used the communication portion of the meeting to highlight community events: Police Chief Francis promoted the citys trunk-or-treat event scheduled Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Splash Valley parking lot; staff reminded residents that arriving 10 to 15 minutes after the start reduces lines. Public works announced a pumpkin-composting drop-off this November at the Apple Valley maintenance facility on 140th Street. Council members also noted ribbon cuttings earlier that day for the Goodwin Pickleball Complex and the new skate park.

No formal council debate or roll-call tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript for these routine items; actions were taken by voice vote and carried.

Votes at a glance

- Resolution approving issuance of an on-sale intoxicating liquor license and Sunday liquor sales for Brick and Bourbon Apple Valley LLC: moved by Councilmember Grendahl; seconded by Councilmember Bergman; outcome: approved by voice vote. Police and fire departments reported no reason to deny; notice of public hearing published as required by city code. Applicant Gary Sevier said the restaurant hopes to open in one to two weeks.

- Approval of consent agenda: moved by Councilmember Bergman; seconded by Councilmember Grendahl; outcome: approved by voice vote.

- Approval of meeting agenda (procedural at start of meeting): moved by Councilmember Melander; seconded by Councilmember Graendahl; outcome: approved by voice vote.

- Approval of calendar of upcoming events (including Veterans Day closure and meeting schedule): moved by Councilmember Graendahl; seconded by Councilmember Hebert; outcome: approved by voice vote.

- Motion to adjourn: moved by Councilmember Graendahl; seconded by Councilmember Hebert; outcome: approved by voice vote.

What happens next

Sevier said the Brick and Bourbon location will open once remaining build-out and licensing steps are complete. Staff will carry forward routine calendar and event logistics as announced; no additional council action on the liquor license was recorded at the meeting.