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CR 2013-055 Approve Temporary Liquor License for the Hopkins Rotary Club for July 20, 2013OP --q%-114 ises- June 4, 2013 Approve Temporary Liquor License For The Hopkins Rotary Club For July 20, 2013 Proposed Action Council Report 2013-055 Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Approve Temporary Liquor License for the Hopkins Rotary Club for the Wrestling Event being held at the Hopkins Pavilion on July 20, 2013. Overview Hopkins Rotary Club has submitted an application for a temporary liquor license for the Steel Domain Wrestling Event being held at the Hopkins Pavilion located at 11000 Excelsior Blvd on July 20, 2013. The Rotary Club will be establishing a beer garden for this event in coordination with the Hopkins Youth Hockey Association whom is organizing the wrestling event. A certificate of insurance showing liquor liability has been submitted. In the past, the Police Department has found no reason to deny this request. Primary Issues to Consider • Routine License application. Supporting Documents Temporary Alcohol Policy Complete Application is available in the City Clerks office Kristine Luedke, City Clerk Financial Impact: $ 50.00 Budgeted: Y/N Source: Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): Notes: Council Report 2013-055 Page 2 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.I 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.