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Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: JUNE 20, 2011
AGENDA #: 5K
PREPARED BY: JANET RINGBERG, LICENSE CLERK
PRESENTED BY: FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE
LAKEFRONT JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda report is to consider approval of a temporary on-
sale intoxicating liquor license for the Prior Lake Rotary for Saturday, July
16, 2011.
History
Non - profit organizations are permitted by state statute to apply for temporary
liquor licenses for events, usually fund raisers, in order to sell liquor without
applying for a full year liquor license. The Prior Lake Rotary Club, a 501 c3
non - profit, was founded in 1978 and has a long history of providing
monetary and service support to the community. Commitments include
DARE Day event (formerly DARE Bike -a- thon), donation of DARE police
vehicles, funding and maintenance of Rotary Gateway Park, funding
assistance for DARE Officers, funding for purchase of the speed display unit
and Intoxiclock, just to name a few. The Rotary is able to support these
types of community service activities because of its fundraising activities.
Current Circumstances
The Prior Lake Rotary's Second Annual Jazz & Blues Festival is planned to
be held on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Lakefront Park. The event, known as
the Prior Lake Rotary Lakefront Jazz & Blues Festival, offers a full day of
concerts to the public from noon to 10:30pm.. The Rotary will raise money to
fund the event through a $5 dollar fee in advance or $10 fee at the door to
persons 18 and older together with sponsorships, and intends to raise
additional money to support its community service efforts by selling food and
beverages, including beer and wine, to the concert goers throughout the
day. In order to do so, a temporary on -sale intoxicating liquor license is
required.
2030 VISION & City staff believes that events of this type, facilitated by non - profit community
STRATEGIC service organizations such as the Prior Lake Rotary Club, support the City's
PLAN 2030 Vision and Strategic Plan goals by developing community identity,
promoting recreational and leisure opportunities, encouraging volunteerism
and civic duty, and providing economic vitality to our Prior Lake community.
Conclusion
The Police Department has reviewed the temporary liquor license
application to ensure that all requirements and issues concerning liquor
compliance and public safety have been met.
ISSUES: Alcohol Compliance: The Prior Lake Rotary is taking a number of steps to
ensure that alcohol will not be sold to or consumed by minors.
• Patrons of this event who wish to purchase beer or wine will only be
able to do so by purchasing tickets.
• ID must be presented in order to purchase tickets, and patrons who
have been carded will receive both a wrist band and hand stamp
indicating that are of legal age to purchase alcohol.
• Beer and wine will be sold in locations separate from ticket sales.
• Patrons must present both a wrist band and hand stamp in order to
enter the beer tent. If requested, patrons may be asked to present ID
again.
• Both the entrance and exit of the beer tents will be monitored by security
personnel.
• Beer tents are basically service lines for purchase only and will not have
other seating.
• Patrons will be limited to purchase of two beer or wine at one time. This
is an attempt to prevent the purchase and distribution to underage
concert goers.
• Servers and event staff will participate in alcohol awareness and
compliance training.
Conflict of Interest City Manager Boyles and Police Chief O'Rourke are
members of the Prior Lake Rotary. Under City ordinance, the City Manager
is provided the authority to authorize outdoor events and use of public parks.
Similarly, Chief O'Rourke also signs off on Outdoor Event permits as well.
Because the City Manager and Police Chief have no direct or indirect
financial interest or benefit from the outcome of this action, the City Attorney
determined it was not a conflict to execute the permits. Additionally, the City
Manager has not been involved in the discussions with the Rotary about the
conditions imposed on any of the permits. Both will be present for a large
portion of the event.
FINANCIAL The Prior Lake Rotary has paid the $75.00 temporary on -sale intoxicating
IMPACT: liquor license fee.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and Second to approve the temporary on -sale intoxicating liquor
license for the Prior Lake Rotary for Saturday, July 16, 2011.
2. Deny the license request, and provide the staff with additional direction.
RECOMMENDED Alternative #1. Motion and Second to approve the temporary on -sale
MOTION: intoxicating liquor license for the Prior Lake Rotary for Saturday, July 16,
2011.
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