CR 10-022 Approve Temp Liquor License for Hopkins Rotary Taste West FundraiserApril 2, 2009
Council Report 2010 -022
Approve Temp Liquor License for Hopkins Rotary Taste West Fundraiser
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Approve a temporary liquor license
for Hopkins Rotary Club for April 10, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Hopkins
Center for the Arts.
Overview
Hopkins Rotary Club is holding their annual Rotary Taste West fund raiser at the
Hopkins Center for the Arts. Tuttle's Family Bowling Center will be furnishing the
alcohol.
The Rotary has held this event in the past with no problems. The applicant has
submitted a certificate of insurance showing liquor liability.
Primary Issues to Consider
• Routine License application.
Supporting Documents
• Temporary Alcohol Policy
• Letter that accompanied application
• Complete Application is available in the City Clerks office
001 ,.
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
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. l
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: 4/1/2008
IA "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.
Terry Obermaier
City of Hopkins
1010 First Street South
Hopkins, MN 55343
Dear Terry,
Please find enclosed our application and permit for our Fourth Annual Rotary Taste West
event being held on April 10, 2010 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts from 6:OOpm to
10:00pm. Our event will include food, wine tasting, cash bar, and a silent auction.
Proceeds will be used to benefit many local causes.
Please contact me if you need any additional information about our event.
With best regards,
Roger Struthers
Treasurer
952- 240 -6318
Hopkins Rotary -- P.O. Box 305 -- Hopkins, MN 55343