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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.hMay 29, 2012 Item No. TEMPORARY ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LAKEVILLE VFW POST 210 Proposed Action Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve the issuance of a temporary on -sale liquor license to Lakeville VFW Post 210 Passage of this motion will result in the ability of Lakeville VFW to sell alcohol to the general public on July 5 -7, 2012. Overview The Lakeville VFW is a private, fraternal club and holds a club liquor license. The VFW has requested a temporary on -sale liquor license to allow the sale of alcohol to the general public during their annual Pan- O -Prog events. These events include the Lakeville Lions Beer, Brats & Bingo on July 5 and live music, inside, on July 6 and 7. The VFW, in cooperation with the Lakeville Lions, will have a controlled access fence immediately to the south of the VFW building and on a portion of their parking lot. The fenced -in area includes four separate parcels of property. All four parcels are listed on the license application and certificate of liability insurance. The Police Department has reviewed the application and recommends approval subject to the attached stipulations. Primary Issues to Consider See attached stipulations. Supporting Information ➢ Stipulations ➢ Letter from VFW Post 210 dated May 21, 2012 Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N Source: Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): Notes: Council Report Page 2 Stipulations 1. All live or recorded music must cease by midnight on July 6 and 7. 2. All alcohol service must cease by midnight on July 6 and 7. 3. VFW staff will assist the Lakeville Police Department in clearing the establishment after midnight on July 6 and 7. 4. The closing time should be prominently displayed throughout so there is no confusion at the end of the evening when patrons are asked to leave. 5. The VFW will hire off -duty police officers to supplement their security staff as directed by the Police Department (for 2012, four officers will be hired on both July 6 and July 7). 6. The Police Chief or Fire Chief, or designee, has the ability to direct the event manager to control the level of noise and /or terminate the event at any time. OSCAR and JOHN SOBF.RG Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 210 8790 Upper 208th Street Lakeville, MN 55044 -0308 May21 st, 2012 City of Lakeville Lakeville Police Department Lakeville, MN 55044 SUBJECT: Request for Temporary On -Sale Liquor License 1_ The purpose of this letter is to request a Temporary On -Sale Liquor License to include: a. Sale to the public and consumption of beer, wine and liquor inside our building during the period of July 5"'," 6" and 7"', 2012. b. Sale to the public of beer outside of our building during the period of July 5" 6`" and 7th, 2012. c. Lakeville Lions will request a temporary license to sell 3.2% beer outside our facility on July 5th. We have given them permission to do this providing they acquire the license. 2. The specifics regarding place, dates, times and security are listed below. a. PLACE: The outside location of the requested sale and consumption is the fenced lawn immediately to the south of our building and a portion of our parking lot which will be fenced in such a manner as to preclude entry or exit without passing through the controlled access points. No sales or consumption would be allowed in any other part of our parking lot or any other outside area under our control. b. DATES & TIMES: TIME DATE FROM TO EVENT Thursday, July 5th, 2012 5 PM 12 PM Lions Beer, Brats & Bingo Friday, July 6th, 2012 5 PM 12 PM VFW Cruise Night Event including a Band inside building, 8:30 -11:30 PM Saturday, July 7th, 2012 4 PM 12 PM VFW Parade Events including a Band inside building, 830 -11:30 PM May 21 st, 2012 SUBJECT: Request for Temporary On -Sale Liquor License c. SECURITY: 1) The door to the tap wagon would remain locked at all times except when needed to change kegs. The key to this door will remain in the possession of either the Club Manager or the authorized seller at all times. 2) A temporary extended height fence erected by the VFW would remain intact during the entire period of this request. This fence completes the enclosure of their specified outside sale /consumption area. Additionally The Lakeville Lions will erect temporary fence in the VFW Parking Lot for the purpose of conducting their Bingo event_ All other VFW events will be conducted inside the fenced area of the VFW's yard with outside access controlled at the east entrance to the yard and building. 3) All sales will be conducted only by authorized and designated members of the Lions, the Post or appropriate employees of the VFW Club. Other Lion members, Post members or club employees, in cooperation with the Lakeville Police Department, will provide securely controlled access to this area at all times during sales and consumption. There will always be at least one seller and enough security personnel on duty to control all access points at all times during outside sales. All sellers and security personnel will be instructed to observe the laws regarding sales /consumption by underage persons and service to obviously intoxicated customers. No one would be allowed to leave the controlled area in possession of any type of alcoholic beverage. The VFW will also arrange to hire off -duty police officers to assist with security during the above events. 3. By allowing this temporary On -Sale Liquor License you would be providing us with the means to better serve our customers in a safe, secure manner during this very busy time. Any questions or concerns can be directed to the undersigned at (952) 469 - 571.7. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, �r r i Commander VFW Post 210