CR 09-051 Temporary 3.2 Malt Beverage License for Hopkins Area Jaycees, Raspberry Festivalone
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June 11, 2009 Council Report 2009 -051
TEMPORARY 3.2 MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR
HOPKINS AREA JAYCEES, RASPBERRY FESTIVAL
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Move to approve the Hopkins
Area Jaycees' application for a Temporary 3.2 Malt Beverage License for Hopkins
Raspberry Festival from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Friday, July 17, and Saturday
July 18, 2009 with the condition that a Hopkins Police Officer be present for
securitv from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. on those evenings for the dance.
Adoption of this motion will allow the Hopkins Area Jaycees to sell 3.2 malt
beverages in lot 300 during the annual Raspberry Festival.
Overview
The Hopkins Area Jaycees have applied for a license to sell 3.2 malt beverages at
the annual Raspberry Festival. They will conduct the sale on the municipal lot 300
at 9 th Avenue and Mainstreet.
The Hopkins Police department has reviewed the application and found no reason
to deny. The Jaycees have submitted a certificate of insurance showing liquor
liability with aggregate coverage of $ 1,000,000.
Primary Issues to Consider
■ Routine license application
Supporting Documents
■ Copy of Policy 4 -C, Temporary Liquor and 3.2 Beer Licenses
■ The Complete application is available in the City Clerk's office
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
POLICY 4 -C
TEMPORARY LIQUOR OR 3.2 BEER LICENSES
1. PURPOSE
1.01 The Hopkins City Council recognizes that the issuance of temporary liquor or 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 liquor or 3.2 beer can be encouraged.
2. REGULATIONS
2.01 A temporary liquor or 3.2 beer license will be issued on a per event basis, each event not
lasting more than three days.
2.02 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 liquor or beer is sold.
2.04 Application for a temporary liquor or 3.2 beer license must be received at least five
weeks prior to the event. .
2.05 Applicants for a temporary liquor or 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 liquor or 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 liquor or
beer is sold or consumed, except if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
2.08 All organizations which have a temporary liquor or 3.2 beer license must use the
following method for checking identification to ensure that underage individuals do not
purchase liquor or 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 liquor or 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 liquor or 3.2 beer license shall be issued in conjunction with a youth
activity.
2.10 The number of temporary liquor or 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 liquor or 3.2 beer license at its sole
discretion.
2.12 The applicant for any temporary liquor or 3.2 beer license will provide the City Clerk
with a certificate of insurance showing $1,000,000 of liquor liability coverage and
showing the City as con - insured.
Established: 3/19/96
Revised: 4/l/2008
lA "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.