CR 96-103 Temp Beer License - Hopkins JayceesJune 10, 1996 Council Report 96 -103
TEMPORARY 3.2 BEER LICENSES
HOPKINS JAYCEES - RASPBERRY FESTIVAL
Proposed Action:
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve the Temporary
3.2 Beer License Applications for the following dates and events of the Raspberry
Festival: June 28 and 29, 1996, 12:00 noon to 12:00 a.m. - tent dance: June 29 and
30, 1996, 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. - softball; July 12 and 13, 1996, 12:00 noon to 12 :00
am. - tent dance; July 13, 1996, 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. - Town and Country Dodge:
July 14, 1996, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - parade day beer tent.
The Hopkins Area Jaycees have applied for five 3.2 beer licenses for Raspberry Days.
The Police Department has reviewed the application and can find no reason to deny.
Primary Issues to Consider:
Q Routine license application
Supporting Information:
o The complete application is available from the City Clerk.
ero Of m - ier, Deputy City Clerk
lb Temporary 3.2 Beer Licenses
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Policy 4 -C
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 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 11)
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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