Fees - Administration Department
Below are the permit fees and service charges for the Administration Department as of January 5, 2026.
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES | ||
| Club license | $300.00 | |
| Off-Sale 3.2% | $50.00 | |
| Off-Sale Liquor | $380.00 | |
| Off-Sale Liquor Investigation fee | $500.00 | |
| On-Sale 3.2% | $100.00 | |
| On-Sale Liquor | $4,600.00 | |
| Sunday On-Sale Liquor | $200.00 | |
| Temporary On-Sale 3.2% | $25.00 | |
| Temporary On-Sale Liquor | $10.00 | |
| Wine On-Sale | $700.00 | |
| Brew Pubs | $380.00 | |
| Brewers of Malt Liquor | $380.00 | |
| BUSINESS/LICENSES | ||
| Amusement and Vending Machine License (excluding food- food is licensed by Anoka County) | $15.00 | per location plus $15.00 per machine |
| Cabaret License | $200.00 | |
| Cannabis Registration | ||
| Initial Registration/Annual Fee | $1,500.00 | |
| Annual Renewal Fee | $1,000.00 | |
| Violation Civil Penalty - Per Violation | $2,000.00 | |
| Fireworks Sales | $350.00 | |
| Hotel/Motel License | $250.00 | |
| Motor Vehicle Sales Lot License | $350.00 | |
| Pawn Shop License | $10,000.00 | |
| Private Kennel License | $100.00 | |
| Recycling/Refuse Hauler License | $500.00 | |
| Sexually Orientated Businesses | $10,000.00 | |
| Tobacco License | $125.00 | |
| Transient Sales (Peddler) License (6 month term) | $30.00 | |
| COMPENSATION FOR REPRESENTATIVES/COMMISSIONERS | ||
| Commissioner attendance at a City Council meeting | $20.00 | per meeting |
| Planning Commissioners | $30.00 | per meeting |
| Planning Commissioner Inspection Compensation | $20.00 | |
| Representatives to: | ||
| Coon Creek Watershed | $30.00 | per meeting |
| Twin Cities Gateway | $30.00 | per meeting |
| North Suburban Consumer Advocates for the Handicapped | $30.00 | per meeting |
| Rum River Watershed Management Organization | $30.00 | per meeting |
| Sunrise Watershed Management Organization | $30.00 | per meeting |
| RESIDUAL LICENSES - PERMITS - FEES | ||
| Burning Permit Inspection Fee | $30.00 | |
| Burns - Prescribed | ||
| Less than one acre | $50.00 | |
| 1 to 5 acres | $60.00 | |
| Over 5 acres | $80.00 | |
| Dangerous Dog Certificate | $35.00 | |
| Plus proof of insurance and other applicable fees | ||
| Special Vehicle Operator's Permit | $15.00 | |
| Field Party License | $50.00 | |
| Horse Permits | $50.00 | |
| Investigation Fee for Lawful Gambling License | $100.00 | |
| Temporary Mobile Home Permits (for 90 days) | $25.00 | |
| Large Assemblies | $100.00 | |
| Short - Term Rental License | $100.00 | |
| RESALE AND SERVICE FEES | ||
| City Map | $5.00 | |
| City Zoning map | $5.00 | |
| Comprehensive Plan | $250.00 | |
| DVD of any City event or meeting | $15.00 | |
| Filing Fee (election) | $25.00 | |
| Ham Laker Ad (business card size) per issue | $75.00 | |
| Impounding horses, donkeys or mules | $1,000.00 | |
| Mailing / Handling Fee (actual postage cost is in addition to the fee) | $5.00 | |
| Providing water to contractors (includes tax) | $50.00 minimum | |
| plus $3.00 per every 1,000 gallons | ||
| Returned Check Fee | $35.00 | |
| Special Assessment Search | $30.00 | |
| Storm Water Mgmt. Plan (includes tax) | $500.00 | |
| Street Lighting charges (per unit, per month) | $3.75 | |
| Xerox Copy (per page) | $0.25 | |
| Yearly subscription to “Ham Laker” | $50.00 |