CR 2013-038 Approve Temp Liquor Licenses for Hopkins Elks Lodge,isle
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May 7, 2013 Council Report 2013-038
Approve Temporary Liquor Licenses for the Hopkins Elks Lodge
located at 30 8th Avenue South
for July 19, 20, 21 and August 17, 2013
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Approve temporm liquor licenses for the
Hopkins Elks Lodjze located at 30 8th Ave S for July 19 20 21 and August 17, 2013.
This action will approve temporary liquor licenses for the Hopkins Elks during the Raspberry
Festival in July and during the Hopkins Elk's Rib Fest in August.
Overview
The Elks could use their Club License to serve alcohol in the parking lot. The lot is a part of
their contiguous license area. However, they would like to take out the temporary license and
dispense with the member/guest sign in book that they are required to use under their regular club
license.
Alternatives
• Approve the temporary licenses.
• Deny one or both of the temporary licenses.
• Continue for additional information.
Staff recommends that the Council approve the temporary liquor licenses.
Supporting Documents
• Copy of Temporary Alcohol Policy
• Application is available in the City Clerk's office.
Kris Luedke, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $ 100.00 Budgeted: Y/N Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
Council Report 2013-038
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POLICY 4-C
TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE
1. PURPOSE
1.01 The Hopkins City Council recognizes that the issuance of temporary liquor license 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 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 license must be received at least five weeks prior to the event.
2.05 Applicants for a temporary liquor 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 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 license shall be issued in conjunction with a youth activity.'
2.10 The number of temporary liquor 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 license at its sole discretion.
2.12 The applicant for any temporary liquor 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.