Council Agenda item 9C
Resolution 260824-B Local Governmental Unit Approval for Social District Permit, Blue Star Partners, LLC dba Panoramic Beverage Company
City Council, Monday, August 24, 2026
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City Council Agenda Item Report FROM:
Jamie Wolters
MEETING DATE:
August 24, 2026
SUBJECT:
Social District Application - Sand Bar Saloon, LTD. dba Sand Bar - Blue Star Partners, LLC dba Panoramic Beverage Co.
DESCRIPTION: A qualified licensee that wishes to apply for a Social District Permit must first obtain approval from the governing body of the local governmental unit where the licensee is located and for which the local governmental unit has designated a social district with a commons area that is clearly marked and shared by and contiguous to the licensed premises of at least two (2) qualified licensees, pursuant to MCL 436.1551. Sand Bar Saloon, LTD. dba Sand Bar located at 141 Butler St. and Blue Star Partners, LLC dba Panoramic Beverage Company located at 118 Hoffman St. have requested approval to be added to the City of Saugatuck Social District. Resolution No.210222-A established the Social District and Common Areas in the City of Saugatuck. BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: N/A COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REVIEW: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: N/A SAMPLE MOTION: Motion to approve/deny Resolution 260824-A adding Sand Bar Saloon, LTD. dba Sand Bar and 260824-B adding Blue Star Partners, LLC dba Panoramic Beverage Company to the City of Saugatuck Social District.
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Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) Toll Free: 866-813-0011 • www.michigan.gov/lcc
Business ID: Request ID: ------(For MLCC use only)
Local Governmental Unit Approval For Social District Permit
Instructions for Governing Body of Local Governmental Unit:
A qualified licensee that wishes to apply for a Social District Permit must first obtain approval from the governing body of the local governmental unit where the licensee is located and for which the local governmental unit has designated a social district with a commons area that is clearly marked and shared by and contiguous to the licensed premises of at least two (2) qualified licensees, pursuant to MCL 436.1551. Complete this resolution or provide a resolution, along with certification from the clerk or adopted minutes from the meeting at which this request was considered. Resolution No. 260824-A
At a
meeting of the council/board City of Saugatuck -----------------------
Regular (regular or special)
(name of city, township, or village)
on called to order by Mayor Anderson ---------------------
August 24, 2026
at
6:30 p.m. (time)
(date)
the following resolution was offered: Moved by -------------------- and supported by -------------------that the application from
Sand Bar Saloon, LTD. dba Sand Bar (name of licenseeif a corporation or limited liability company, please state the company name)
for a Social District Permit is ------------------- by this body for consideration for approval by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
(recommendedInot recommended)
If not recommended, state the reason:
Yeas: Nays: ---Absent: I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and is a complete copy of the resolution offered and adopted by the --------City of Saugatuck
council/board at
Regular
(regular or special)
meeting held on ----------August 24, 2026
(name of city, township, or village)
(date)
I further certify that the licensed premises of the aforementioned licensee are contiguous to the commons area designated by the council/board as part of a social district pursuant to MCL 436.1551.
Jamie Wolters
Print Name of Clerk
Signature of Clerk
Date
Under Article IV, Section 40, of the Constitution of Michigan (1963), the Commission shall exercise complete control of the alcoholic beverage traffic within this state, including the retail sales thereof, subject to statutory limitations. Further, the Commission shall have the sole right, power, and duty to control the alcoholic beverage traffic and traffic in other alcoholic liquor within this state, including the licensure of businesses and individuals.
LCC-208 (11-25)
LARA is an equal opportunity employer/program.Auxiliary aids, services and other reasonable accommodations are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) Toll Free: 866-813-0011 • www.michigan.gov/lcc
Business ID: Request ID: ------(For MLCC use only)
Local Governmental Unit Approval For Social District Permit
Instructions for Governing Body of Local Governmental Unit:
A qualified licensee that wishes to apply for a Social District Permit must first obtain approval from the governing body of the local governmental unit where the licensee is located and for which the local governmental unit has designated a social district with a commons area that is clearly marked and shared by and contiguous to the licensed premises of at least two (2) qualified licensees, pursuant to MCL 436.1551. Complete this resolution or provide a resolution, along with certification from the clerk or adopted minutes from the meeting at which this request was considered.
At a
meeting of the council/board City of Saugatuck -----------------------
Regular (regular or special)
(name of city, township, or village)
on called to order by Mayor Anderson ---------------------
August 24, 2026
at
6:30 p.m. (time)
(date)
the following resolution was offered: Moved by -------------------- and supported by --------------------
Blue Star Partners, LLC dba Panoramic Beverage Company
that the application from
(name of licenseeif a corporation or limited liability company, please state the company name)
for a Social District Permit is ------------------- by this body for consideration for approval by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
(recommendedInot recommended)
If not recommended, state the reason:
Yeas: Nays: ---Absent:
City of Saugatuck I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and is a complete copy of the resolution offered and adopted by the ---------
council/board at
Regular
(regular or special)
August 24, 2026 meeting held on -----------
(name of city, township, or village)
(date)
I further certify that the licensed premises of the aforementioned licensee are contiguous to the commons area designated by the council/board as part of a social district pursuant to MCL 436.1551.
Jamie Wolters
Print Name of Clerk
Signature of Clerk
Date
Under Article IV, Section 40, of the Constitution of Michigan (1963), the Commission shall exercise complete control of the alcoholic beverage traffic within this state, including the retail sales thereof, subject to statutory limitations. Further, the Commission shall have the sole right, power, and duty to control the alcoholic beverage traffic and traffic in other alcoholic liquor within this state, including the licensure of businesses and individuals.
LCC-208 (11-25)
LARA is an equal opportunity employer/program.Auxiliary aids, services and other reasonable accommodations are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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