IV.5. Approval of Temporary Liquor Licenses; Domeier (CR2016-058)
June 7, 2016 Council Report 2016-058
Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor Licenses
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Approve the Issuance of Temporary On-
Sale Liquor Licenses for the events hosted by the Hopkins Area Jaycees and Hopkins Elks Lodge
#2221.
Passage of this motion will result in the ability of the Hopkins Area Jaycees and Hopkins Elks
Lodge #2221 to serve alcoholic beverages at their events scheduled in July and August.
Overview
The following applications for temporary on-sale liquor licenses have been submitted:
1. Hopkins Area Jaycees on Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 17. The events will be
held in Parking Lot 300.
2. Hopkins Elks Lodge #2221 for Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 17 and Saturday,
August 20. The events will be held at 30 8th Avenue.
All applicants are required to follow the regulations set forth in Policy 4-C Temporary Liquor
Licenses. Temporary on-sale liquor licenses must be approved by the State of Minnesota,
Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Division.
Primary Issues to Consider
The applicants meet the requirements set forth by State Statute to obtain temporary on-sale
liquor licenses.
As required by State Statute, the applications must be approved by the City before submitting
to the State of Minnesota, Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Division.
Supporting Documents
Copy of Policy 4-C Temporary Liquor License
Complete applications and certificates of insurance are available for review in the City
Clerk’s office.
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $__150.00_____ Budgeted: Y/N ____ Source: ________________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): ______________________________________
Notes: ______________________________________________________________
Council Report 2015-070
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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 Hop kins 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 whe re 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.1
2.10 The number of temporary liquor licenses issued in conjunction wit h 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.