IV.5. Extension of On-Sale Liquor License for LTD Brewing LLC DBA LTD Brewing Co.; Domeier (CR2017-117)
October 3, 2017 Council Report 2017-117
Extension of On-Sale Liquor License for
LTD Brewing LLC DBA LTD Brewing Co.
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Approve Extension of On-Sale Liquor
License for LTD Brewing LLC DBA LTD Brewing Co. to allow the sale of alcohol in fenced-in
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portion of 8 Avenue on October 14, 2017.
Passage of this motion will result in the ability of the LTD Brewing Co. (LTD) to serve alcoholic
beverages at event on Saturday, October 14. The event is scheduled from Noon to 5 p.m.
Overview
The owners of LTD have requested an extension of their on-sale liquor license to cover the sale of
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alcohol in the fenced in area within a portion 8 Avenue from their parking lot to Mainstreet. The
event area is compact and contiguous to the current licensed premise.
The Police Department reviewed the request and has no objection to the liquor license extension,
provided LTD abides by the attached stipulations.
LTD is holding the event in conjunction with the Open Streets event. LTD is required to obtain
an insurance certificate for the event and send a letter to the surrounding neighbors advising them
of this outdoor event.
Primary Issues to Consider
What measures will be taken to assure that persons under the age of 21 will not have access to
alcohol? (See attached list of stipulations)
What measures will be taken to assure that outdoor activities will cease at 5:00 p.m.? (See
attached list of stipulations)
Supporting Documents
Stipulations
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $____________Budgeted: Y/N ____ Source: ________________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): ______________________________________
Notes: ______________________________________________________________
STIPULATIONS
All of the below stipulations are inclusive of both the interior and exterior areas
of the LTD Brewing Co. (LTD) for purposes of this event.
Immediate notification, via letter, to surrounding neighbors expected to be
impacted by the event advising them of the date and time of the event and what
to expect.
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Fencing surrounding the parking lot and 8 Avenue will be secured to establish
the outdoor event area.
Controlled access to the event with LTD security personnel to identify and wrist
band those of legal age to consume. The gate/emergency exit of the fenced
area will also need to be continuously staffed to prevent patrons from leaving
with alcoholic beverages.
All outdoor alcohol service will cease at 5 p.m.
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All patrons must exit the event area on 8 Avenue by 5:30 p.m.
LTD security will assist the Police Department in clearing the event at closing
time at 5:30 p.m. The closing time should be prominently displayed throughout,
so there is no confusion at the end of the evening when patrons are asked to
leave.
For the event, the Hopkins Planning and Economic Development Dept. will hire
one uniformed police officer to supplement their security staff as required by the
Police Department. Monitoring of those consuming alcohol will be done by
members of LTD and the Hopkins Police Officer hired to assist with the oversight
of the event.
The Police Chief/Fire Chief or designee has the ability to direct the event
manager to control the level of noise and/or terminate the event at any time.
Application(s) must be submitted for any tent permits to Fire Chief. LTD must
comply with fire code requirements.
LTD agrees to defend and hold the City harmless from claims, demands, actions
or causes of action, of any nature of character, arising out of, or by reason of
conduct of the event authorized by such premise extension, including attorney
fees and all expenses.
LTD will indemnify the City for all damages that may result on City property,
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including any portion of 8 Avenue, as a result of the event.