HomeMy WebLinkAbout5L Lakefront Days Liquor License4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: JULY 23, 2012
AGENDA #: 5L
PREPARED BY: JANET RINGBERG, LICENSE CLERK
PRESENTER: FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A
TEMPORARY ON -SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE
PRIOR LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to consider approval of a temporary on-
sale intoxicating liquor license for the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce.
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 issued 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 Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce has applied for one three day
temporary on -sale intoxicating liquor license. They plan to sell wine and
beer at Lakefront Days on August 2, 3, 4, 2012, as part of their fund raising
efforts.
Issues
The Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce was issued a temporary on -sale
intoxicating liquor license for their ladies night out event on September 17,
2009. As part of their ongoing liquor compliance checks, the Prior Lake
Police Department conducted a compliance check of this event to ensure
that no liquor was being sold to minors. The Chamber of Commerce failed
this check when liquor was sold to a minor assisting the Police Department.
This liquor violation has been processed through the court system and all
fines and civil penalties have been satisfied. There have been no
subsequent violations.
Conclusion
The Prior Lake Police Department has completed an investigation of this
applicant to ensure that all requirements and issues concerning public
safety and compliance have been met. The Prior Lake Chamber of
Commerce has provided proof of liquor liability insurance for this event.
FINANCIAL The Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce has paid a license fee of $75.00 for
IMPACT: this event.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the temporary on -sale intoxicating liquor license for the
Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce for August 2, 3, 4, 2012.
2. Deny the license request.
RECOMMENDED Alternative #1.
MOTION:
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4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 12 -xxx
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TEMPORARY ON -SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR THE PRIOR LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, The Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce will conduct Lakefront Days at Lakefront Park on
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, August 2, 3, and 4, 2012; and
WHEREAS, State statute allows non - profit organizations to apply for temporary on -sale intoxicating
liquor licenses as a means to raise funds for their organizations; and
WHEREAS, The Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce is planning to sell wine and beer as part of the
Lakefront Days celebration.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. This license shall be valid on August 2, 3, and 4, 2012.
3. Service and consumption of beer and wine is limited to the hockey rink area in Lakefront Park.
4. All liquor servers shall receive training prior to the event.
5. The Prior Lake Rotary shall provide proof of liquor liability insurance as prescribed by M.S. Section
340A.409 to cover this event.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 23rd DAY OF JULY 2012.
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Frank Boyles, City Manager