6.1 Cornerstone Womens Center Temporay Liquor License Request
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Administration City Clerk Etzel August 22, 2022
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
City Clerk Etzel City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
City Planner Licht
6.1 - Temporary Liquor
License
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
X Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends issuance of a temporary one day on-sale liquor license.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Patty Washatka with Cornerstone Women’s Center (dba: Options for Women/Cornerstone) in St. Michael
recently contacted staff about a temporary liquor license for their special event fundraiser.
Options for Women/Cornerstone is requesting to hold their fundraiser Oktoberfest for Life at the LeFebvre
Family Farm located at 9244 Parrish Avenue NE on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 4 PM to 9 PM.
Minnesota Statutes allows the City to issue a temporary liquor license to non-profit organizations in
existence for at least three years. Options for Women/Cornerstone were established in 2012 and have
submitted all the necessary paperwork, including the $75 fee, and a certificate of liability insurance.
Options for Women/Cornerstone is asking for approval for alcohol at the LeFebvre Family Farm located at
9244 Parrish Avenue NE. A site plan has been attached that shows the layout of the beer location, which is
adjacent to the band and the food/alcohol distribution area. Options for Women/Cornerstone will provide
security/personnel to identify those of legal age to consume alcohol.
The temporary liquor license application and certificate of liability insurance are on file at the City Clerk’s
office. The application must be mailed to the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division at least 30 days
prior to the event for approval before becoming valid.
The proposed event also requires a Special Event Permit in accordance with Title 4, Chapter 2 of the City
Code. Application for a Special Event Permit was submitted on 18 August 2022 and is under review by City
staff. The City Council will consider approval of the Special Event Permit at their meeting on 12 September
2022. We recommend that the temporary liquor license be contingent upon approval of the Special Event
Permit.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Site Plan
• Flyer
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve the issuance of a temporary on-sale liquor license to the Cornerstone Women’s Center
(dba: Options for Women/Cornerstone) for a fundraiser to be held on September 24, 2022 from 4 PM – 9
PM at the LeFebvre Family Farm 9244 Parrish Ave NE; subject to the following stipulations:
1. Options for Women/Cornerstone personnel will be responsible for verifying persons being served
alcohol have required verification of legal age.
2. All alcohol service shall cease at 9 PM.
3. Issuance of the temporary liquor license shall be subject to approval of a Special Event Permit in
accordance with the City Code.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
N/A
N/A