CR 2003-089 Approve Temorary 3.2 Beer On Sale License For The Hopkins Jaycees During Raspberry Festival
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May 28, 2003
Council Report 2003-89
Approv~ Temporary 3.2 Beer On Sale License
for the Hopkins Jaycees During Raspberry Festival
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve the Hopkins Area
Jaycees applications for temporary 3.2 beer licenses from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on July 11
and 18.2003 and from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on July 12 and 19.2003 in lot 300 and from
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on July 12 and 13. 2003 at'Central Park. with the condition that Hopkins
Police Officers are providinq security for the dances.
This action will allow the Jaycees to sell beer, on-sale, at the tent dances, the afternoon of
family days, and at Central Park for the softball tournament.
Overview
The Hopkins Area Jaycees have applied for three licenses to sell 3.2 beer, on-sale, during
Raspberry Days. One license is for the first weekend tent dances, the second is for the second
weekend, including Saturday afternoons of both weekends, the third license is for the softball
tournament at Central Park.
A certificate of insurance that shows liquor liability coverage for the event has been submitted.
The Hopkins Police Department has reviewed the application and has found no reason to deny
the application.
Primary Issues to Consider
. Routine license application
SupportinQ Information
. The full 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: $_105.00 Budgeted:
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 responsible consumption of3.2 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.rn. and 12:00 a.rn.
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 Mirmesota 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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1 A "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.