CR 10-052 Approve Temp 3.2 Malt Liquor License for The Church of St. John the Evangelist Fund Raiser-Ataxia FoundationMay 26, 2010 Council Report 2010-052
Approve a Temporary 3.2 Malt Liquor License for The Church of St. John the Evangelist,
Fund Raiser - Ataxia Foundation
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Approve a temporary on -sale 3.2 Malt
Liquor License for The Church of St. John the Evangelist Fund Raiser for Ataxia on June 11
2010 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Overview
St. John's Church is holding a fundraiser for Ataxia.
The Hopkins Police Department has found no reason to deny. In past years, a Hopkins Police
Officer has not been required to attend for this type of event.
Primary Issues to Consider
• ■ Routine license application
■ Certificate of liquor liability has been received.
Supporting Documents
■ Application is available at the City Clerk's office
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
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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
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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.
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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
events2 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
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.