HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-03 Approve Special Event Designation with Temporary Liquor License – Hockey Day MN 2026City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Council Members
From:Paige Marschall Bigler, Recreation Program Specialist
Date:November 17, 2026
Item:Hockey Day MN -Special Event Designation& Temporary Liquor License
Council Action Requested:
Designate 2026 Hockey Day MN as a Special Event coordinated by the United Heros League from January
17th through January 24th,2026,and approve a Temporary Liquor License as part of the Hockey Day MN
Event!
Background Information:
United Heroes League (UHL)has made a request to have January 17th –January 24th designated as a
special event. UHL expects 100,000 people over 8 days. Management Staff have been working with UHL
and are supportive of the event,with the following conditions:
Traffic Management Conditions:
•Traffic Management Plan submitted by UHL for City Staff review
•UHL will set up and tear down barricade equipment
•UHL will include changeable message boards that will be utilized in the general area to assist with
parking locations and reduce traffic congestion.
•Accessible parking spots to be identified and posted by UHL
Temporary Liquor License Conditions:
•Proof of insurance for the temporary liquor sales must be received by City staff in advance of the
event.
•Access to and egress from the alcohol service areas must always be staffed with security
personnel during service hours. Security personnel need not be uniformed but must wear
something that identifies them as SECURITY. Security personnel may be employees of the
event’s liquor license or volunteers.
•Security personnel are expected to immediately report to the Hastings Police Department any
traffic safety issues, disorderly conduct, or criminal behavior that may affect the safety of the
event staff, attendees, or the surrounding community.
•Identification checks must be made to ensure compliance with the Minnesota alcohol possession
statutes.
•Alcoholic beverages are not permitted to leave event boundaries.
General Conditions:
•Tent inspection by the Fire/EMS Department to address proper safety items in advance of the
event.
•Event Organizer(s) will coordinate with City staff in advance of the event,including Fire, Police,
Public Works, Parks,and any other important counterparts to ensure a safe and successful event.
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Financial Impact:
N/A
Advisory Commission Discussion:
N/A
Council Committee Discussion:
N/A
Attachments:
•Special Event Application
•Event Map
•Temporary Liquor license application
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CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION ________________
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION BY THE UNITED HEROES
LEAGUE FOR A ONE-DAY TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE
WHEREAS, the United Heroes League has presented an application to the City of
Hastings for a one-day temporary liquor license during Hockey Day MN 2026 at their facility,
15211 Ravenna Trail, Hastings; and;
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division requires a
resolution be passed to approve this request; and
WHEREAS, an application for a temporary liquor license has been presented;
WHEREAS, the required fee has been paid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hastings
that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to sign this resolution and forward to
the appropriate agency, showing the approval of this application.
ATTEST:
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Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor
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Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk
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