City Council Meeting Date: July 2, 2019
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Deb Little, City Clerk
Monte Nelson, Chief of Police
Title
Consider Approval of Temporary Liquor Licenses for the Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council hereby approves temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses for the Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee as follows:
1. For the Hog Roast on August 7, 2019 to be held at the Rodeo Site (North Babcock Park) and for the Defeat of Jesse James Days event, September 5 - September 8, 2019, at the following locations:
a. Entertainment Center - Fifth/Water Street Parking Lot
b. Park behind the Fire Station - Fifth Street
c. Rodeo Site (North Babcock Park) - Highway #3 South
d. Northfield Historical Society - 408 Division Str. (September 5, 2019 only)
2. The following events/locations shall be limited to the sale of wine and malt liquor:
a. Hog Roast - August 7, 2019
b. Entertainment Center - Fifth/Water Street Parking Lot;
c. Park behind the Fire Station - Fifth Street; and
d. Northfield Historical Society - 408 Division Str. (September 5, 2019 only)
3. Hours of sale:
a. Wednesday, August 7 - 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
b. Thursday, September 5 - 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight
c. Friday, September 6 - 4:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
d. Saturday, September 7 - 12:00 noon - 1:00 a.m.
e. Sunday, September 8 - 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m.
4. The applicant shall comply with the following conditions:
a. Comply with all conditions of the Defeat of Jesse James Days license agreement and community events policy.
b. Applicant is responsible to ensure compliance with all local and state regulations.
c. Non-compliance with conditions will result in the license being revoked.
d. The Tasting Event at the Rodeo site is subject to the additional conditions listed in Attachment 1.
e. Licenses shall be issued upon completion of successful background check and submission of all required documents.
Summary Report:
The City Council is being asked to consider the above motion for temporary liquor licenses for the Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee for the 2019 events as noted. Temporary on-sale liquor licenses are approved by the City and issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division.
DJJD representatives provided the following information related to the liquor licenses:
• The same security company will be used for the event.
• There will be two server training dates offered again this year. Training is conducted by Rice County Chemical Health Coalition. Noted that servers may receive training through other venues (proof must be provided). All servers and Committee members that may be involved with alcohol service are required to be trained.
• Setup at the Entertainment Center and rodeo will remain the same. No pitchers will be sold.
• Everyone must produce an ID to enter the entertainment center. No minors will be allowed after 7 pm.
The Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee added a tasting event at the rodeo site in 2012. The tasting event included whiskey products from the rodeo sponsor as well as a few other distilled liquor products in a secure area within the tent at the rodeo grounds. Staff has been satisfied with the limits, controls, security and oversight provided for the tasting event for the past 6 years. The conditions proposed in attachment 1 were drafted by the DJJD Committee for the tasting event. The City Attorney reviewed and revised the conditions in 2014. They remain the same for 2019. Staff is in agreement with the conditions as noted in the attached document and recommends approval of the temporary licenses.
Alternative Options:
The City Council could delay action, deny the temporary liquor licenses, or amend or modify the conditions to the approval of the temporary liquor licenses.
Financial Impacts:
The City receives $700 for these two temporary liquor licenses.
Tentative Timelines:
Licenses must be sent to the Minnesota Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Division for review and approval at a minimum of 30 days prior to the event.