CR 2014-028 Approve a Temorary On-Sale Liquor License for the Hopkins Lions Club's Raspberry Beerfest Event441819
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April 1, 2014 Council Report 2014-028
APPROVE A TEMPORARY ON -SALE LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR THE HOPKINS LIONS CLUB'S
RASPBERRY BEERFEST EVENT
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Approve a Temporary On -Sale Liquor
License for the Hopkins Lions Club for their Raspberry BeerFest event to be held on Saturday,
July 19, 2014 contingent upon submission of a certificate of liquor liability insurance.
Adoption of this motion will allow the Lions Club to sell strong beer at their BeerFest event.
Overview
The Hopkins Lions Club has submitted an application for a temporary on -sales liquor license for
their event being held at the Jaycees tented area in the parking lot adjacent to the Hopkins
Downtown Park on 9th Avenue South. The event will be held on Saturday, July 19th from 12:00
p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Hopkins Lions has requested two Police Officers to provide security
during their event.
The Hopkins Police Department has reviewed the application in the past and has found no reason
to deny the request.
Primary Issues to Consider
■ Routine license application.
Supportiniz Documents
■ Temporary Liquor License Policy 4-C.
■ Complete application is available for review in the City Clerk's office.
Kristine Luedke, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $ 50.00 Budgeted: Y/N Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
Council Report 2014-028
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POLICY 4-C
TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE
1. PURPOSE
1.01 The Hopkins City Council recognizes that the issuance of temporary liquor license may result in
events which disturb surrounding businesses and residents and also may provide an opportunity
for underage drinking. The City Council believes that by creating a set of rules and regulations
in regard to the issuance of these licenses, problems can be avoided and the responsible
consumption of liquor or 3.2 beer can be encouraged.
2. REGULATIONS
2.01 A temporary liquor license will be issued on a per event basis, each event not lasting more than
three days.
2.02 Sales may only be conducted between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m.
2.03 A separate license is required for each location where liquor or beer is sold.
2.04 Application for a temporary liquor license must be received at least five weeks prior to the event.
2.05 Applicants for a temporary liquor license must be an organization whose principal location or
office is within the City of Hopkins, has been located in Hopkins for at least two years, and has
at least 30 active members.
2.06 Sales and/or consumption of liquor or beer will only take place in enclosed building or a fenced
area.
2.07 Individuals under the age of 21 will not be allowed in any designated area where liquor or beer is
sold or consumed, except if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
2.08 All organizations which have a temporary liquor license must use the following method for
checking identification to ensure that underage individuals do not purchase liquor or beer:
Anyone wishing to purchase beer must have a either a driver's license, or a Minnesota ID with
their picture. Individuals with the proper ID will have their hand stamped so that the actual
sellers of the liquor or beer will not have to check IDs. If the event exceeds one day, a different
color of ink must be used on subsequent days.
2.09 No temporary liquor license shall be issued in conjunction with a youth activity.'
2.10 The number of temporary liquor licenses issued in conjunction with all public events2 during any
calendar year will be limited to twelve (12).
2.11 The City Council reserves the right to deny any liquor license at its sole discretion.
2.12 The applicant for any temporary liquor license will provide the City Clerk with a certificate of
insurance showing $1,000,000 of liquor liability coverage and showing the City as con -insured.
Established: 3/19/96
Revised: 4/1/2008
1A "youth activity" is an activity that is designed primarily for individuals under the age of 18 or the
majority of the participants are under the age of 18.
2A "Public event" means an event where the public is invited or permitted to attend.