IV.6. Approval of Temporary Liquor License for Hopkins American Legion Post 320; DomeierJune 15, 2021 Council Report 2021-061
Approval of Temporary Liquor License for Hopkins American Legion Post 320
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Approve the Issuance of a Temporary On-Sale
Liquor Licenses to Hopkins American Legion Post 320.
Passage of this motion will result in the ability of the organization to serve alcoholic beverages at their
Raspberry Festival events on July 15-18, 2021.
Overview
Hopkins American Legion Post 320 (the “Legion”) has submitted an application for a temporary on-sale
liquor license for their Raspberry Festival events. The liquor service will be limited to parking lot/front
patio July 15 through 18 from 8 a.m. to midnight. Temporary on-sale liquor licenses must be approved
by the State of Minnesota, Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Division.
The Legion’s personnel will provide security to identify and wrist band or hand stamp those of legal age
to consume alcohol and monitor the entrances to ensure that alcohol is not taken out of the designated
areas. The Legion is required to follow all other regulations set forth in Policy 4-C Temporary Liquor
License.
The Hopkins Police Department has no objection to the issuance of a temporary liquor licen se to the
Legion, subject to the regulations outlined in Policy 4-C.
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 policy)
The applicant meets the requirements set forth by State Statute to obtain a temporary on-sale liquor
license. A liquor liability policy naming the City of Hopkins as an additional insured has been
submitted.
As required by State Statute, the application 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 application and certificate of insurance are on file in the City Clerk’s office.
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $_______ Budgeted: Y/N ____ Source: ________________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): ______________________________________
Notes: ______________________________________________________________
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 l iquor 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 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 liquor license at its sole discretion.
2.12 The applicant for any temporary liquor license will provide the City Clerk with a cer tificate 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.