3.7 Otsego Lions Club Temporary Liquor License
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Administration City Clerk Etzel July 10, 2023
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
Park & Recreation Director Jacobs
City Planner Licht
3.7 – 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 to the Otsego Lions Club, Inc.
for the Otsego Prairie Festival to be held Saturday, September 16, 2023.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The Otsego Lions Club, Inc. (the Lions) are requesting to hold their annual Beer Garden at the Otsego
Prairie Festival on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Minnesota Statutes allows the City to issue a temporary
liquor license to non-profit organizations in existence for at least three years. The Otsego Lions were
established in 2013 and have submitted all the necessary paperwork, including the $75 fee, and a
certificate of liability insurance.
The Lions are asking for approval for alcohol in the entire park. Currently, the City Code allows people to
bring alcohol into City parks. A site plan has been attached that shows the layout of the beer tent location,
which is adjacent to the entertainment stage and the food/alcohol distribution area. The Lions will provide
security/personnel at the entrance to identify and wrist band those of legal age to consume alcohol. The
Lions will be responsible for serving the beverages and verification that the patron has a wristband.
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.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Site Plan
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 Otsego Lions Club, Inc. for the
Otsego Prairie Festival to be held on September 16, 2023 subject to the following stipulations:
1. Otsego Lions personnel will identify and wrist band those of legal age to consume alcohol.
2. Otsego Lions personnel will be responsible for verifying persons being served alcohol have a
required wristband as verification of legal age.
3. All alcohol service shall cease at 10:30 PM.
4. The Otsego Lions Club is responsible for set up prior to the event.
5. The Otsego Lions Club shall clean up at closing time and assist with clearing of the establishment.
BUDGET INFORMATION
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