CR 2014-055 Approve Temporary Liquor License for the Hopkins Area Jaycees Raspberry Festival Street Dance::e
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June 17, 2014 Council Report 2014-055
Approve Temporary Liquor License for the
Hopkins Area Jaycees Raspberry Festival Street Dance
on July 18 and 19, 2014
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Approve Temporary Liquor License for the
Hopkins Area Jaycees Raspberry Festival Street Dance on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19,
2014.
Overview
The Hopkins Area Jaycees will be holding their annual street dance during the Raspberry Festival
on July 18 and July 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The street dance will take place in
downtown Hopkins Parking Lot 300 (on 91' Avenue, just south of Mainstreet). The set up will be
similar to last year with a fenced in area. No alcohol will be permitted outside the fenced in area.
IDs will be checked at each entrance and participants must be 21 to enter. The Jaycees have
requested two police officers to provide security from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on both dates.
The Hopkins Police Department has reviewed the event permit and found no reason to deny it.
Primary Issues to Consider
Routine license application.
The applicant has submitted a certificate of insurance showing coverage for liquor liability.
Supporting Documents
• Copy of Policy 4-C Temporary Liquor License.
• Complete application is available for review in the City Clerk's office.
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $ 50.00 Budgeted: Y/N Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
Council Report 2013-054
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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 events 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
IA "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.