06.g Staff Report-Fire Relief Temp Liq License
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: January 16, 2024
To: City Council
From: Brenda Eklund, City Clerk
Re: Fire & Rescue Relief Association Temporary Liquor License
Background:
The Fire and Rescue Relief Association will be holding their annual Fire Ball on Saturday,
February 24, 2024. The dance will be held at the Community Center and is the major fund -
raising event for the Relief Association.
Issue:
Should the Council approve a temporary liquor license for the sale of beer at the Fire and
Rescue Relief Association’s annual Fire Ball event on February 24, 2024?
Proposal Details:
The Relief Association has submitted the required permit application. Liquor liability insurance
coverage will need to be obtained by the Fire Relief Association. Legal counsel from the League
has advised that relief associations purchase the required liquor liability coverage separately for
their events serving alcohol, and not as an addition to the City’s liability policy.
Fiscal Impact:
The City waives the $50 fee for this license.
Options:
1) Approve the Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for the Scandia Fire and Rescue Relief
Association for February 24, 2024 at the Community Center, pending proof of liquor
liability insurance coverage.
2) Do not approve the request for a license.
3) Make no decision at this meeting.
Recommendation:
Option 1.