IV.3. Approval of Temporary Liquor License for BPOE Lodge 2221 DBA Hopkins Elks Lodge; Domeier
CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2026-066
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Date: June 16, 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 16-19, 2026.
OVERVIEW
The Elks have applied 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 original request was initially approved on April 21 for July 15-18, and the Elks have
requested that their license be amended for July 16 to 19.
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