(A) It shall be unlawful for any person or group of persons to take, use, possess, sell or consume intoxicating liquor or 3.2% malt liquors, as defined in M.S. Ch. 340A, in or upon any public park in the city, except Fenway Athletic Complex, Lakeside Park and Kulenkamp Park, where sale and consumption may be allowed as hereinafter provided.
(B) No person or group of persons shall sell or offer to sell any intoxicating liquor or 3.2% malt liquor in any public park without the recommendation of the Parks, Trails, and Lakes Commission, approval of the Chief of Police, and issuance of a temporary on-sale license by the city approved by the State Commissioner of Public Safety pursuant to the provisions of M.S. § 340A.404 Subd. 10. Sales shall be conducted only by a person or entity holding a caterer's permit issued to the person or entity by the State Commissioner of Public Safety pursuant to M.S. § 340A.404 Subd. 12, or by a club or charitable, religious or other nonprofit organization in existence for at least 3 years. Sales shall only be allowed in connection with an outdoor entertainment event for which a city permit has been obtained. The fee for the license shall be established by city ordinance.
(C) An application for a license for the sale of alcoholic beverages shall be submitted at least 30 days prior to the day for which the license applies. In granting the license, the City Council may impose such conditions and restrictions as it deems proper to preserve the public peace and safety. Licensed, private security guards or off-duty police officers shall be required to maintain order and insure compliance with the regulations of the City Code and state statutes pertaining to the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. Sales and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be confined to designated areas approved by the Parks, Trails, and Lakes Commission. The licensee shall be responsible for the collection and remittal to the city of any concession fees required for an event.
(D) No license shall be issued for the sale of intoxicating liquor or 3.2% malt liquor unless the applicant demonstrates proof of financial responsibility as described in M.S. § 340A.409, as amended. The city shall be named as an additional insured on the certificate of insurance evidencing the required insurance coverage.
(E) Consumption of intoxicating liquor or 3.2% malt liquors, as defined in M.S. Ch. 340A, may be allowed in designated areas in Fenway Park Athletic Complex, Lakeside Park and Kulenkamp Park, with a permit issued by the city, upon recommendation of the Parks, Trails, and Lakes Commission and the approval of the Chief of Police, to groups that have reserved fields or other park facilities. An application for a consumption permit shall be made at least 30 days prior to the occasion for which it is required. The issuance of the permits shall be subject to the conditions, rules and regulations adopted by the Parks, Trails, and Lakes Commission from time to time. The permit may be issued for a series of occasions such as an athletic league season.
(Prior Code, § 5.06) (Am. Ord. 615, passed 4-9-2012; Am. Ord. 640, passed 6-8-2015; Am. Ord. 642, passed 6-22-2015) Penalty, see § 10.99