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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 2011
AGENDA #: 5K
PREPARED BY: JANET RINGBERG, LICENSE CLERK
PRESENTED BY: FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TWO TEMPORARY ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSES
FOR THE CHURCH OF ST. MICHAEL
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to consider approval of two on -sale temporary
liquor licenses for the Church of St. Michael. They are planning two events for
which they would like to sell wine and beer as part of their ongoing fundraising ef-
forts.
History
State statute allows non - profit organizations to apply for temporary liquor licenses
as a means to raise funds for their organizations. Temporary licenses may be is-
sued for up to four consecutive days. The City may not issue more than three (3)
four -day temporary license, four (4) three day licenses, six (6) two day licenses, or
twelve (12) one day license, in any combination not to exceed 23 days per year to
any one organization or for any one location. No more than one temporary license
may be issued to any one organization or for any one location within any 30 -day
period, unless the licenses are issued in connection with an official community
event.
Current Circumstances
The Church of St. Michael is planning a wine tasting event for April 29, 2011,
which will be held in Archangel's Hall on the lower level of the church building.
This is an annual fundraising event for them. State statute requires non - profit or-
ganizations to obtain a temporary on -sale liquor license for this type of event.
For the past fifteen years St. Michael's has held their main fundraising event,
Aprilfest, on the last weekend in April. Because Easter falls on April 24 this year
they have moved this event to June 3 — 5, 2011, and have renamed it Springfest.
They are planning basically the same type of activities for Springfest, they are just
moving the date of the fundraiser. St. Michael's is requesting a temporary on -sale
liquor license for Springfest in order to sell beer and wine.
They will have the same type of set up as previous years where alcohol will only
be sold in an enclosed tented area and volunteer workers will be on hand to en-
sure that no alcohol will be sold to minors. As in past years, St. Michael's will hire
off duty Prior Lake police officers to patrol during live music events in the evening.
They have already been approved for a temporary gambling permit which allows
them to offer bingo, pull tabs, and raffles.
Conclusion
The Prior Lake Police Department has completed an investigation of this applicant
to ensure that all requirements and issues concerning public safety and com-
pliance have been met. The Church of St. Michael has provided proof of liquor
liability insurance for this event.
ISSUES: These fundraisers have been well received by the community, rarely result in
complaints from area residents have not raised undesirable issues with respect to
alcohol consumption.
FINANCIAL The Church of St. Michael's has paid the $25.00 license fee for each event for a
IMPACT: total of $50.00.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the license requests for events on April 29, 2011, and June 3 -5,
2011, for the Church of St. Michael.
2. Approve one license request, but deny the other.
3. Deny both license requests for the Church of St. Michael.
RECOMMENDED Alternative #1.
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