CR 01-68 Approve Temporary 3.2 Beer on Sale License for the Hopkins Jaycees During Raspberry Festival
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May 30, 2001
Cou ncil Report 2001-68
Approve Temporary 3.2 Beer On Sale License License
for the Hopkins Jaycees During Raspberry Festival
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to ag~rove the. Hopkins Area
Jaycees applications for temporary 3.2 beer licenses on: July 6 2001 from 6:90 p.m. to 12: 00
midniaht a'nd on Julv 7th, 2001 from 12:00 noon to 12:00 midniaht in Lot 300.: on Julv 13th, 2001
from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midniaht in and on Julv 14th, 2001 in Lot 300: on July 13th, 2001 from
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Julv 14th and 15th, 2001 from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. at Central
Park, with the condition that Hopkins Police Officers are providina 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 tournaments. .
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 the afternoon of family days on Saturday, the third license is for the softball
tournaments at Central Park on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the second weekend. .
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.
City policy allows twelve temporary on-sale, 3.2 beer licenses to be issued each year. These
three licenses will bring the numberthat has been issued to four.
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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Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
Source:
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 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 mustbe 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 ill 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.
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.