CR 98-117 Temp 3.2 Beer License St Joseph ChurchJuly 10, 1998 Council Report 98 -117
TEMPORARY 3.2 BEER LICENSE FOR ST JOSEPH CHURCH
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Approve a temporary 3.2 Beer
License for the event to be held at St. Joseph's Church on September 12, 1998,
from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and on September 13 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00
p.m., with the condition that they submit a certificate of insurance showing
coverage for liquor liability.
Overview
St. Joseph's Church is holding a weekend event on September 12 and 13, 1998.
A tent will erected in the church parking lot. A certificate of Liquor liability
insurance has not been received at this time.
Primary Issues to Consider
• Routine license application
Supporting Documents
• Application is available at the City Clerk's office
• Copy of the Temporary 3.2 Beer Policy
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 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 onlyy 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.
2.09 No temporary 3.2 beer license shall be issued in conjunction with a youth activity.'
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.
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Policy 4 -C
Temporary 3.2 Beer Licenses
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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