7A, Cruisin' for St. Jude Fundraising Event

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- z�I�EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: August 8, 2011 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Rebecca Brazys, Deputy Clerk SUBJECT: Cruisin' for St. Jude Fundraiser — Flaherty's Arden Bowl Background Tom Flaherty originally contacted me in February regarding a fundraising event to be held in the parking lot of Flaherty's Arden Bowl. This event would include a motorcycle ride, music, 3.2 beer sales and charitable gambling. I contacted our City attorney and he responded in writing with several concerns. A copy of our attorney's correspondence was forwarded to Mr. Flaherty on March 3 (copies attached) . However, their planning for this event proceeded and the City did not become aware of this until mid July when Mr. Flaherty attempted to obtain a Temporary 3.2 Beer On -Sale Only license for the event. City Administrator, Patrick Klaers, discussed this situation with Council at their July 25th meeting and Council asked to have this item p laced on an August Council agenda for additional information and action. Specific questions the Council presented were: • How many motorcycles will participate? o They anticipate approximately 250 participants but weather conditions will be a determining factor. • What type of music and how long will the music play? o A local rock band has volunteered to play for up to four hours beginning at 5:00 p.m. and ending no later than 9:00 p.m. Consideration Because the event includes live music, the City attorney recommended Mr. Flaherty apply for an Outdoor Concert license. A copy of that license application is attached. City Code requires Council approval for the issuance of such a license. Even though Flaherty's liquor license applies only to the building (per our City attorney), Al Erickson of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement, has indicated that the Temporary 3.2 Beer On -Sale Only license is a City license and it's up to Council's discretion whether or not to approve it. Mr. Flaherty has submitted an application for a Temporary 3.2 Beer On -Sale Only license and a written request for Council's permission to allow outdoor 3.2 beer sales (copies attached).