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Council Questions and Concerns Below is a list of questions and concerns raised by the Council at the September 28, meeting in regards to the proposed changes to the City's liquor regulations, and Staff s response to each. L Can an establishment have both a liquor license and an adult use license? Language has been added to the Code that would prohibit an establishment that has an adult use license from obtaining a liquor license from the City. 2. Does an intoxicating liquor license include the sale of wine and 3.2 percent malt liquor as well, or are separate licenses required? According to State Statute, an intoxicating liquor license includes the sale of wine, but not of beverages that contain less than 3.2 percent alcohol by weight, such as 3.2 percent malt liquor. A separate license would be required to sell both. 3. How do the proposed changes impact gambling in an establishment? State law bans gambling in all establishments that hold a liquor license. Gambling is defined separately from "lawful gambling". Lawful gambling includes pull tabs, pinwheels, raffles, and bingo. This means that establishments that have a liquor license from the City can also obtain a license from the State to have lawful gambling activities as well. The City can determine what type of establishments can have a liquor license, but lawful gambling licenses are issued by the State. Charitable gambling is defined differently and is gambling that is permitted for non-profit organizations, such as raffles for church events. 4. What are the details for regulating an optional server training program? Using a tiered administrative fine system for violations of the minor consumption law is a common way for cities to promote optional server training programs. There are many organizations that offer such training. The City of Roseville has a list of programs that have been approved by their police department. In addition the City of Roseville's police department offers their own training materials that can be used by an establishment as they train in each new employee (attachment Q. A survey of six different for profit training programs revealed a cost of approximately $20 per person being trained. The City of Roseville does not charge anything for their training program. The Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association also offers training programs for their members. 5. How many compliance checks does the Ramsey County Sheriff do in a year? City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for October 19, 2009 Page 2 of 3 IlMetro-inet.uslardenhillslPlanninglPlanning Cases12009I09-015 Chapter 5 Alcoholic Beverages Amendment (Pending)110-19-09 - Work Session - Liquor Regulations - Memo. doc