CR2003-108 temp beer-St Joes
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July 23, 2003
Council Report 2003-'08
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
13th And 14th, 2003, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on September 13th and from
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on September 14th.
Overview
St. Joseph's Church is holding a weekend event on September 13th and 14th 2003.
The Hopkins Police Department has found no reason to deny. 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 a1sQ 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 3.2 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 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 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 sold 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 actual 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. 1
2.10 The number of temporary 3.2 beer 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 3.2 beer license at its sole discretion.
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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.