CR 96-53 Adopt Legistlative Policy 4-C1
January 31, 1996
Proposed Action
Staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Move that the Hopkins City
Council approve Resolution #96-9, adopting Legislative Policy #4 -C.
Adoption of this motion will establish regulations for the issuance of temporary 3.2 beer licenses.
Overview
In 1995, the City Council requested that City staff work with the Chemical Health Commission to
establish a policy for regulating the issuance of temporary 3.2 beer licenses. Staff drafted a policy
based upon suggestions of the Commission. This draft was reviewed by the City Council at its
February 6 meeting.
Based upon comments made at that meeting, the draft was revised and is now being brought
before the Council for adoption.
• Primary Issues to Consider
• Who has had input on the proposed policy?
• What changes have been made to the proposed policy?
• What are the proposed regulations?
Supporting Information
• Analysis of the Issues
• Alternatives
• Resolution #96 -9
• Legislative Policy #4 -C
Ja A. Genellie
A ' Cant City Manager
ADOPT LEGISLATIVE POLICY #4 -C
TEMPORARY 3.2 BEER LICENSES
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Analysis of the Issues
• Who has had input on the proposed policy?
City staff drafted the policy and the Chemical Health Commission made suggestions for
changes. Copies of the revised policy have been sent to all organizations which have
received temporary 3.2 licenses in the past. The only organization to respond was St.
Joseph's Church which said the policy was acceptable.
• What changes have been made to the proposed policy?
1. The time limit of six hours has been dropped. Certain events last longer than six hours.
2. The limit of one license at a time to any one applicant has been dropped. The Council
felt comfortable allowing the same organization to get licenses for more than one event.
3. Temporary licenses will be good for up to three days. This is the current policy. Each
different location, however, will require a license. This will allow the Council to act on
each location separately.
4. A standard method for checking IQs has been added.
• What are the proposed regulations?
1. A temporary 3.2 beer licence is only in effect for six hours.
2. A temporary 3.2 beer license will be issued on a per event basis, each event not lasting
more than three days,
3. Beer sales may only be conducted between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m.
4.
5. A separate license is required for each day-that location where beer is sold.
6. Application for a temporary 3.2 beer license must be received at least five weeks prior
to the event.
7. 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.
8. Sales and /or consumption of beer will only take place in enclosed building or a fenced
area.
9. 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.
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10.AI1 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 drivers 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.
11. No temporary 3.2 beer license shall be issued in conjunction with a youth activity.'
12. 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).
13. The City Council reserves the right to deny any 3.2 beer license at its sole discretion
Alternatives:
1. Adopt Policy #4 -C as written. This would establish regulations and guidelines for the
issuance of temporary 3.2 beer licenses.
2. Request additional revisions to Policy #4 -C. If the Council wishes to change the
language in this policy, the policy can either be approved at this meeting with changes
or brought back at a future meeting.
3. Do not adopt Policy #4 -C.
Staff recommends Alternative #1.
' A "youth activity" is an activity that is designed primarily for individuals under the age of 18
II I or the majority of the participants are under the age of 18.
2 A "Public event" means an event where the public is invited or permitted to attend.
ATTEST:
James A. Genellie, City Clerk
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 96-9
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hopkins has approved a document entitled
the Legislative Policy Manual to provide uniform guidelines on City policies so that
actions taken are consistent and fair; and
WHEREAS, additions and revisions to this manual may be implemented by resolution of
the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has determined that a Legislative Policy needs to
be created which will state the requirements for the issuance of temporary 3.2 beer
licenses;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
hereby adopts the attached Legislative Policy #4 -C.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 19th day of March, 1996.
By
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor
DRAFT February 23, 1996
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
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
applieant.
2.03 A separate Iicense is required for each day -that 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 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.
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DRAFT February 23, 1996
2.09 No temporary 3.2 beer license shall be issued in conjunction with a youth activity)
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 "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.
2 A "Public event" means an event where the public is invited or permitted to attend.
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