CR 05-111 Temporary 3.2 Beer St Joeseph
July 28, 2004
Council Report 2005-111
TEMPORARY 3.2 BEER ON-SALE LICENSE FOR ST JOSEPH CHURCH'S
FALL FESTIVAL
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Approve a temporary 3.2 Beer
on-sale License for the Fall Festival to be .held at St. Joseph's Church on September
17th from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00~. and September 18th from 12:00 noon to 5:00
p.m. with the condition that the application is approved by the Hopkins Police
Department.
Overview
St. Joseph's Church is holding a weekend event on September 17th and 18th 2004.
At the time of writing this report, the Police Department has not reviewed the
application. In past years, a Hopkins Police Officer has not been required to attend
for this event.
Primary Issues to Consider
. Routine license application
. Certificate of liquor liability has been received.
Supporting Documents
· Application is available at the City Clerk's office
. Copy of the Temporary 3.2 Beer Policy
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Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
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POLICY 4-C
TEMPORARY 3.2 BEER LICENSES
1. PURPOSE
1.01 The Hopkins City Council recognizes that the issuance of temporary 3.2 beer licenses 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 responsibte consumption 00.2 beer can be encouraged.
2. REGULATIONS
2.01 A temporary 3.2 beer license will be issued on a per event basis, each event not lasting more than three
days.
2.02 Beer 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 beer is sold.
2.04 Application for a temporary 3.2 beer license must be received at least five weeks prior to the event.
2.05 Applicants for a temporary 3.2 beer liceme 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 teast 30 active
members.
2.06 Sales andlor consumption of 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 beer is sotd or consumed,
except if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
2.08 All organizations which have a temporary 3.2 beer license must use the following method for checking
identification to ensure that underage individuals do not purchase 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 actuat sellers of the 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 3.2 beer license shall be issued in conjunction with a youth activity. I
2.10 The number of temporary 3.2 beer licenses issued in conjunction with all public events2 during any
catendar year will be limited to twelve (12).
2.11 The City Council reserves the right to deny any 3.2 beer license at its sole discretion.
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.