CR 01-042 Beer license for Mainstreet days
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March 28, 2001
Council Report 2001- 042
TEMPORARY 3.2 BEER LICENSE FOR
MAINSTREET DAYS
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Move to approve the Hopkins
Area Jaycees' application for a Temporary 3.2 Beer License for Hopkins Mainstreet
Days from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Friday, May 18th and from 12:00 p.m. to
12:00 a.m. Saturday, May 19th, 2001, with the condition that a Hopkins Police
Officer be present for security from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. on Friday and
Saturday for the dances.
Adoption of this motion will allow the Hopkins Area Jaycees to sell 3.2 beer on
sale at the annual Mainstreet Days celebration.
Overview
The Hopkins Area Jaycees have applied for a license to sell 3.2 beer at the annual
Mainstreet Days celebration. They will conduct the sale on the municipal lot 300
at 9th and Mainstreet.
The Hopkins Police department has reviewed the application and found no reason
to deny.
Primary Issues to Consider
· Routine license application
Supporting Documents
· Copy of Policy 4-C, Temporary 3.2 Beer Licenses
· The Complete application is available in the City Clerk's office
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Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
POLICY 4-C
TEMPORARY 3.2 BEER LICENSES
1. PURPOSE
1.01 The Hopkins City Couhcil 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 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. an~ 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 Inust 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.
Legislative Policy Manual -- Chapter 4-C
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2.09 No temporary 3.2 beer license shall be issued in conjunction with a youth activity.l
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.
Established: 3/19/96
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.
Legislative Policy Manual -- Chapter 4-C
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