CR 2014-008 Approve a temporary 3.2 Beer License for Club43 Volleyball/43 Hoops for their event "SnowBall"January 21, 2014 Council Report 2014-008
Approve a Temporary 3.2 beer License
for Club43 Volleyball/43 Hoops
SNOWBALL Event
Proposed Action
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Approve a Temporary On -Sale 3.2 Beer
License for Club43 Volleyball/43 Hoops for their event "SNOWBALL" being held on February
22, 2014 contingent upon submission of a certificate of liquor liability insurance.
Adoption of this motion will allow the Club43 Volleyball to sell 3.2 beer at their event.
Overview
Club43 Volleyball is planning to hold an event called SNOWBALL on Saturday, February 22
between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will be held at Burnes Park located at
3012 d Street North, Hopkins. It will include an outside in the snow volleyball tournament. The
applicant has received the City's Legislative Policy for a temporary liquor license and will have a
designated fenced in area for sale and consumption of 3.2 beer.
The Hopkins Police Department has reviewed the application and has found no reason to deny
the request.
Primary Issues to Consider
Routine temporary 3.2 beer license application.
Supporting Documents
■ Legislative Policy 4-C for Temporary Liquor Licenses.
■ Complete application is available in the City Clerk's office.
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $ 35.00 Budgeted: Y/N N Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
Council Report 2014-004
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POLICY 4-C
TEMPORARY 3.2 BEER LICENSES
1. PURPOSE
1.01 The Hopkins City Council recognizes that the issuance of temporary 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 3.2 beer can be encouraged.
2. REGULATIONS
2.01 A temporary 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 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 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 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!
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 -issued.
Established: 3/19/96
Revised: 4/1/2008
1A "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.