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CR 11-034 Approve Temporar 3.2 Malt Liquor Licenses for the Hopkins Area Jaycees, Mainstreet Days....L-A L April 28, 2011 Council Report 2011-034 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 21, 2011 with the conditions that the provisions of City Policy 4-C are adhered to, that the Jaycees provide a certificate of insurance showing liquor liability to the City Clerk, and that the Police Department gpprove the application. 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. 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: is Council Report 2010-040 Page 2 ■ Where would the food court be located The "food court" area would be located on Mainstreet by 8th 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. • is • 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. • 0 2.09 No temporary liquor or 3.2 beer license shall be issued in conjunction with a youth activity.1 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 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.