IV.2. Approval of Temporary Liquor License for BPOE Lodge 2221 DBA Hopkins Elks Lodge; Domeier
CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2026-042
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Date: April 21, 2026
Subject: Approval of Temporary Liquor License for BPOE Lodge 2221 DBA
Hopkins Elks Lodge
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO Approve the Issuance of a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License to BPOE
Lodge 2221 DBA Hopkins Elks Lodge (Elks) for Raspberry Festival events scheduled
for July 15-18, 2026.
OVERVIEW
The Elks have submitted an application for a temporary on -sale liquor license for their
Raspberry Festival events. The liquor service will be 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Temporary on-
sale liquor licenses must be approved by the State of Minnesota, Alcohol & Gambling
Enforcement Division.
The applicant meets the requirements set for by State Statute to obtain a temporary
liquor license. Staff has reviewed the request to ensure that all requirements and issues
concerning liquor compliance and public safety have been met.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
• The application and certificate of insurance are on file in the City Clerk’s office.
Administration