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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 1D STAFF ORIGINATOR: Lisa Hogstad - Osterhues, Deputy City Clerk MEETING DATE: May 12, 2014 TOPIC: Resolution No. 14 -38, Approving an Application for a Temporary On -Sale Liquor License, a Cabaret License, and an Exemption for Gambling Permit for the Annual St. Joseph's Catholic Church August Festival VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 INTRODUCTION St. Joseph Church is hosting its annual August Festival on Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10, 2014. BACKGROUND As part of the festival, food and beverages including strong beer and wine will be served. Although temporary on -sale liquor licenses are issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, local approval is required. Staff has verified that St. Joseph's Church is eligible under local ordinance for a temporary license. The Church has also made application to acquire a cabaret license. Bands will be playing live music in the church parking lot on Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Church has also applied for an Exempt Permit to allow charitable gambling. Non - profit organizations are allowed under State gambling laws to apply for an exempt permit if they conduct fewer than five (5) gambling occasions per year. St. Joseph Catholic Church conducts fewer than five. St. Joseph's has completed the necessary applications, has submitted a current certificate of insurance and has paid the proper fees. The applications and the certificate of insurance are filed in the office of the City Clerk. Staff conducted a background investigation and found no reason to deny the licensing requests. RECOMMENDATION Approval of Resolution No. 14 -38, Approving an Application for a Temporary On -Sale Liquor License, a Cabaret License, and an Exemption for Gambling Permit for the Annual St. Joseph's Catholic Church August Festival.