CR 10-040 Liquor License Hopkins JayceesApril 29, 2010 Council Report 2010-040
Approve Temporary 3.2 Malt Liquor Licenses for The Hopkins Area Jaycees, Mainstreet
Days
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Approve a temporary on-sale 3.2 Malt
Liquor License for The Hopkins Area Jaycees Mainstreet Days, May 22, 2010 with the
conditions that the provisions of City Policy 4-C are adhered to and that the Jaycees provide a
certificate of insurance showing liquor liability to the City Clerk.
Overview
This year the Hopkins Area Jaycees are planning to have a food court area during Mainstreet
Days. They are asking to sell 3.2% beer by the can from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The police have reviewed the application and have found no reason to deny the application.
Primary Issues to Consider
Where would the food court be located
Other requirements of City Policy 4-C
Supporting Documents
Copy of City Policy 4-C. Temporary Liquor or Beer Licenses
Application is available at the City Clerk’s office
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $____________Budgeted: Y/N ____ Source: ________________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): _______________________________________
Notes: _______________________________________________________________
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Where would the food court be located
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The “food court” area would be located on Mainstreet by 8 Avenue. Most of the food vendors
would be in this area. Beer sales would be somewhere within that area.
Other requirements of City Policy 4-C
City Policy 4-C states that sales may only be conducted between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and
12:00 a.m., that sales and consumption will only take place in an enclosed building or a fenced
area, and that individuals under the age of 21 will not be allowed in any designated area where
liquor or beer is sold unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Alternatives
Approve the application with stated conditions.
Deny the application
Continue the item for more information
Staff recommends alternative one.
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
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activity.
2.10 The number of temporary liquor or 3.2 beer licenses issued in conjunction with all public
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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
A "youth activity" is an activity that is designed primarily for individuals under the age of 18 or the
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majority of the participants are under the age of 18.
A "Public event" means an event where the public is invited or permitted to attend.
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