Memo- Review 4-C, Temp 3.2 Beer Licenses
Memorandum
I Office of the City Manager I
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Steven C. Mielke, City Manager A
February 7, 1997
Review of Policy 4-C, Temporary 3.2 Beer Licenses
In March of 1996, the City Council approv1sd policy 4-C giving direction to staff and the
community on how the Council will view ar1d authorize temporary 3.2 beer licenses. It
has now been a year since adoption of this policy and it has been enforced for 1996.
Staff presents this policy back before the Council so that the Council can give direction
on whether or not it wishes to evaluate or re-address the policy.
Should the Council wish to evaluate or rec:onsider, it would seem appropriate to ask the
Chemical Health Commission, as well as previous license holders to review, comment,
and advise the City Council on any potential policy changes.
In 1996, licenses were obtained by the Hopkins Jaycees and the Church of St. Joseph.
Attachment: Policy 4-C Temporary 3.2 Beier Licenses
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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,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 accompani(:d 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 aMinnesota ID
with their picture, Individuals with the proper ID will have their hand stamped so that the
actual sellers of the beer will not haw 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
A "youth activity" is an activity that is designed primarily fur individuals under the age of 18 or the
majority of the participants are under the age of 18,
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2,10 The number of temporary 3,2 beer licenses issued in conjunction with all public events!
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.
! A "Public event" means an event where the public is invited or permitted to attend.
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