CR 06-091 Approve a Temporary Liquor License for The Lundstrom Center for Performing Arts
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August 10, 2006
Council Report 2006-091
Approve a Temporary Liquor License for
The Lundstrum Center for the Performing Arts
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Approve a temporary liquor license
for the Lundstrum Center for the Performino Arts for October 28. 2006 from 6:00 p.m. to
11 :30 p.m. for the fundraisino event they will hold at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.
Overview
The Lundstrum Center for the Performing Arts is holding a fund raiser at the Hopkins
Center for the Arts on October 28, 2006. The fund raiser will consist of a stage
performance in the theater, sit down dinner, silent auction, live auction and appetizers
with a cash bar. They would like to sell alcoholic beverages as part of the fund raiser.
They will be using the space at the Hopkins Center for the Arts from October 22nd to
October 28th for rehearsals.
Primary Issues to Consider
. Hopkins Center for the Arts Policy
Benefits of approval of this temporary license
Will this action set a president for other events at the HCA
What is the liability to the City
What is the process for the license
Supportina Documents
Full application available in the City Clerk's office
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Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
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Council Report 2006-091
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Primary Issues to Consider
. Hopkins Center for the Arts Policy
The policy requires that organizations using the Hopkins Center for the Arts contract with an
establishment that holds a liquor catering license if they wish to serve alcohol at events. This is
a policy, not an ordinance. Policies are used because they do not contain the rigid
requirements that would be found in an ordinance. Policies can be bent; ordinances cannot.
Benefits of approval of this temporary license
This organization is leasing space for a minimum of seven days. The rental fees will be larger
than for other events held at the HCA.
Will this action set a precedent for other events at the HCA
State Statute states that a temporary liquor license can be issued to a non-profit organization
that has been in existence for more than three years. For-profit organizations and individuals
could not obtain a temporary license.
This is the first situation where the length of time on the rental is for a full seven days, with the
possibility of more days. Because of the length of time, the resulting event
is a unique situation. It is not expected that there would be many events of this duration. A
one-night or weekend rental would not have the same financial impact for the HCA that this type
of rental does.
What is the liability to the City
The organization is required to carry dram shop insurance. A Certificate of Liquor Liability
in the amount of $2 Million aggregate has been submitted. The City of Hopkins is named
as coinsured on the certificate. Hopkins is approving the application, but the State of
Minnesota is issuing the license.
What is the process for the license
The City Council approves the application. The application is then forwarded to the State
of Minnesota Alcohol and Tobacco Division. The State of Minnesota issues the license.
Aternatives
1. Have the Lundstrum Center for the Performing Arts call one or more of the approved
HCA caterers to see if they can get a better deal that what is normally offered.
2. Continue the item for additional information.
3. Approve the Lundstrum Center for the Performing Arts' application for a temporary
liquor license.
Staff recommends alternative three, approve the Lundstrum Center for the Performing Arts'
application for a temporary liquor license.