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LCRA LITTLE CANADA RECREATION ASSOCIATION, INC. PROMOTING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YOUTH OF LITTLE CANADA Timothy Zarembinski, President Deb Morelan, Secretary Nancy Rhoades, Treasurer 3021 Leeward Way 109 Bluwood Avenue 3453 Arcade Street Little Canada, MN 55109 Little Canada, MN 55117 Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 651- 263 -2967 651 -483 -3727 651- 253 -2731 Mayor Blesener and the Little Canada City Council Members, May 15, 2012 ht May of last year, several members of the Little Canada City Council and Board of Directors of the Little Canada Recreation Association (LCRA) met to discuss the sale of alcohol at the 2011 Canadian Days Celebration. The discussion concluded with an improved plan to increase the security and safety at the event, which is outlined below. 1 feel that goal was reached and the changes that were made resulted in much better control over the alcohol sold by the LCRA at last year's event. A follow up meeting was held this past May 7, and it was agreed that the LCRA will implement some additional rules that they will follow in 2012 and beyond. This letter contains all of the changes that were implemented at last year's event along with additional changes that were decided upon at the May 7, 2012 meeting. The most recent additions are hi -lited in yellow. The LCRA will hire one officer to patrol the area in and around the LCRA's tent, and another officer to patrol the lower area around the ball fields and lower parking lot. These officers will be instructed to pay special attention to any outside alcohol being brought into the park, underage drinking, and over consumption to decrease the likelihood of these occurrences. The LCRA has decided to use a different colored wristband each day of the celebration to ensure that ID's are being constantly checked and to eliminate any stealing or "sharing" of wristbands. Additionally, we will be using plastic, button -on wristbands to eliminate the possibility of lost or stolen wristbands being used by minors, These wristbands will not be issued at the concession stand, but will instead be located in a separate area to ensure security and thoroughness. Although, current state laws stipulate that anyone selling alcohol must be at least 18 years of age, we have decided to implement a rule that anyone behind the concession stand must be at least 21 years of age. This restriction also pertains to the area where wristbands will be sold to prohibit any misuse. The LCRA will provide a written policy to all persons working behind the concession stand stating current laws and policies regarding the sale of alcohol. This form will also include liability statements, and the LCRA's additional policies regarding appropriate sale of alcoholic beverages. We will ensure that all persons working at the concession stand thoroughly review 2