Ordinance No. 1212 11-07-2005ORDINANCE NO. 1212 S
OFFICIAL TITLE AND SUMMARY
I. Title
An ordinance Amending Chapters 602, 602, 603 and 606 of the Fridley City Code Creating
Administrative Offenses
II. Summarv
The City Council of the City of Fridley does hereby ordain as follows:
Sections 601, 602, 603 and 606 of the Fridley City Code are being amended to provide the public
and city with an informal, cost effective and practical alternative to traditional criminal charges
for violations of the City's liquor code for selling or serving to minors. This ordinance
establishes administrative penalties and provides procedures to follow similar to that in Chapter
12 of the City code relating to the sale of tobacco and tobacco products.
III. Notice
This Title and Summary has been published to clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of
the City Code of the City of Fridley pertaining to the liquor code. A copy of the ordinance, in its
entirety, is available for inspection by any person during regular business hours at the offices of the
City Clerk of the City of Fridley, 6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN 55432.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 7Tx
DAY OF NOVENIBER 2005.
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SCOTT J. LUND, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN, C Y CLERK
First Reading: October 24, 2005
Second Reading: November 7, 2005
Published: November 17, 2005
ORDINANCE NO. 1212
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 601, 602, 603 AND 606 OF THE FRIDLEY
CITY CODE CREATING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENSES
The City Council of the City of Fridley hereby finds, after review, examination and
recommendation of staff, that the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
Section 1: That Chapter 601, Municipal Operation of Liquor, of the Fridley City Code be
hereby amended as follows:
601.09. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENSES
A. Administrative Civil Penalties: Administrative offense procedures established pursuant
to this chapter are intended to provide the public and the City with an informal, cost effective,
and practical alternative to traditional criminal char�es for violations of this ordinance. The
procedures are intended to be voluntary on the part of those who have been char�ed with
administrative offenses.
B. At any time prior to the payment of the administrative penalty as is provided for
hereafter, the individual may withdraw from participation in the procedures in which event the
City may brin� criminal char�es in accordance with law. Likewise, the Cit�, at its discretion,
may brin� criminal char�es in the first instance. In the event a party participates in the
administrative offense procedures but does not pay the monetar�penalty which may be imposed,
the City will seek to collect the costs of the administrative offense procedures as part of a
subsequent criminal sentence in the event the party is char�ed and is adjudicated uilty of the
criminal violation.
C. Notice. Any officer of the Fridley Police Department shall, upon determinin� there has
been a violation, notify the violator of the violation. Said notice shall set forth the nature, date
and time of violation, the name of the officer issuin� the notice and the amount of the scheduled
ep nalt� ._
D. Payment. Once such notice is i.°� ven, the alle�ed violator ma�, within twenty (20) days of
the time of issuance of the notice pay the amount set forth on the notice, or may request a hearing
in writing, as provided for hereafter. The penalty may be paid in person or by mail, and payment
shall be deemed to be an admission of the violation.
E. Hearing. Any person contestin� an administrative offense pursuant to this Chapter maX
request a hearin� before the Hearin� Examiner. Such request shall be filed in writin� with the
office of the Public Safety director within twenty (20) days of the offense. The Public SafetX
Director shall notify the Hearin� Examiner, who will notify the person contestin� of the date,
time, and place of hearin�. The hearin� shall be conducted no more than twenty (20) days after
the Hearin� Examiner receives notice of the request, unless a later date is mutually a�reed to bX
the Hearin� Examiner, the person contestin� and the City. Within ten (10) days after such
hearing, the Hearin� Examiner shall affirm, repeal, or modify the char.°�e a�ainst the person
contesting. Any person a�rieved by the decision of the Hearin� Examiner may a�peal with the
Public Safety Director within twenty (20) days of receivin� notice of the Hearin� Examiner's
decision. At its ne�t available re�ular meetin� followin� the filin� of a notice of a�peal, the
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Council shall review the decision and findin�s of fact of the Hearin� Examiner and shall affirm,
repeal or modify that decision.
F. Hearin� Examiner. The position of Hearin� Examiner is hereby created. The CitX
Mana e.°� r ma�, at his discretion and with the a�proval of the Council, contract with third parties
for the furnishin� of all services of the Hearin� Examiner as contained in this Chapter and set the
rate of compensation therefore.
G. Qualifications. The Hearin� Examiner shall be an individual trained in law; however, it
shall not be required that the Hearin� Examiner be currently licensed to practice law in the State
of Minnesota.
H. Duties: The Hearin� Examiner shall have the followin d.°� uties:
1. Set dates and hear all contested cases.
2. Take testimony from all interested parties.
3. Make a complete record of all proceedin�s includin f.°� indin.°�s of
fact and conclusions of law.
4. Affirm, repeal or modify the penalty accessed.
I. Failure to Pay. In the event a party char�ed with an administrative penalty fails to paX
the penalt�, the party will be char�ed with the criminal offense.
J. Disposition of Penalties. All penalties collected pursuant to this Chapter shall be paid to
the City's treasurer and will be deposited in the City's �eneral fund.
601.10. VIOLATIONS
A. Administrative Civil Penalties: Any person in the employ of a Municipal Liquor
Dispensary who sells any intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, beer or wine to a person under
the a�e of twenty-one (21�years is subject to an administrative penalt�; and an�person under the
a�e of twenty-one (21) who attempts to purchase any intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, beer
or wine from a Municipal Liquor Dispensary is subject to an administrative penalty. The
administrative benalties are as follows:
First violation. The penaltv for the first violation is $250.00.
Second violation within 12 months. The penaltv for the second violation is
$500.00.
Third violation within 12 months. The penaltv for the third violation is
$750.00.
B. Defense. It is a defense to the char�e of sellin� into�cating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor,
beer or wine to a person under the a�e of twenty-one (21�years, that the individual, in making
the sale, reasonably and in �ood faith relied upon representation of proof of a�e described in
State Statute Section 340A.503. subdivision 6,�aragraph (a).
C. Exemption. A person, no youn�er than 18 and no older than 20, may be enlisted to assist
in the tests of compliance. The person shall at all times act only under the direct supervision of a
law enforcement officer or an employee of the licensing department, or in conjunction with a
compliance check effort that has been pre-a�proved by the Fridley Police department. A person
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who purchases or attempts to purchase intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, beer or wine while
in this capacity is exempt from the penalties imposed by subdivision A above.
601.11. �3. PENALTIES
Section 2: That Chapter 602, 3.2% Malt Liquor, of the Fridley City Code be hereby
amended as follows:
602.11. RESTRICTIONS ON PURCHASE AND CONSUMPTION
3. Procurement
No person shall induce a person under the age of twenty-one (21) years to purchase or procure
3.2% malt liquor or beer. This Section shall not prohibit the use of a person under the a.°�e of
twenty-one (21�years to attempt to purchase or procure beer from a licensee in a test of
compliance under the direct supervision of a law enforcement officer or an employee of the
licensing department, or in conjunction with a compliance check effort that has been pre-
approved by the Fridley Police department.
602.14. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENSES
A. Administrative Civil Penalties: Administrative offense procedures established pursuant
to this chapter are intended to provide the public and the City with an informal, cost effective,
and practical alternative to traditional criminal char�es for violations of this ordinance. The
procedures are intended to be voluntary on the part of those who have been char�ed with
administrative offenses.
B. Every licensee shall be responsible for the conduct of its employees while on the licensed
premises and any sale or other disposition of any intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, beer or
wine by an employee to an�person under twenty-one (21�years of a�e shall be considered an act
of the licensee for purposes of imposin� an administrative penalt�, license suspension, or
revocation.
1. Individual. At any time prior to the payment of the administrative penalty as is provided
for hereafter, the individual may withdraw from participation in the procedures in which
event the City may brin� criminal char�es in accordance with law. Likewise, the Cit�, at its
discretion, may brin� criminal char�es in the first instance. In the event a party participates
in the administrative offense procedures but does not pay the monetar�penalty which may be
imposed, the City will seek to collect the costs of the administrative offense procedures as
part of a subsequent criminal sentence in the event the party is char�ed and is adjudicated
u��ilty of the criminal violation.
2. Licensee. At any time prior to the payment of the administrative penalty as is provided
for hereafter, the licensee may withdraw from participation in the procedures in which event
the City may permanently revoke the license issued to the licensee under this Chapter in
accordance with law. Likewise, the Cit�, in its discretion, may revoke the license issued to
the licensee under this Chapter in the first instance. In the event a licensee participates in the
administrative offense procedures but does not pay the monetary penalty which may be
imposed, the City will suspend the license issued to the licensee under this Chapter in
accordance with section 602.15.B of this ordinance.
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C. Notice. Any officer of the Fridley Police Department shall, upon determinin� there has
been a violation, notify the violator of the violation. Said notice shall set forth the nature, date
and time of violation, the name of the officer issuin� the notice and the amount of the scheduled
ep nalt� ._
D. Payment. Once such notice is i.°� ven, the alle�ed violator ma�, within twenty (20) days of
the time of issuance of the notice pay the amount set forth on the notice, or may request a hearing
in writing, as provided for hereafter. The penalty may be paid in person or by mail, and payment
shall be deemed to be an admission of the violation.
E. Hearing. Any person contestin� an administrative offense pursuant to this Chapter maX
request a hearin� before the Hearin� Examiner. Such request shall be filed in writin� with the
office of the Public Safety director within twenty (20) days of the offense. The Public SafetX
Director shall notify the Hearin� Examiner, who will notify the person contestin� and the
licensee of the date, time, and place of hearin�. The hearin� shall be conducted no more than
twenty (20) days after the Hearin� Examiner receives notice of the request, unless a later date is
mutually a�reed to by the Hearin� Examiner, the licensee, the person contestin� and the Cit�
Within ten (10) days after such hearing, the Hearin� Examiner shall affirm, repeal, or modify the
charge a�ainst the licensee or the person contesting. An�person a�rieved by the decision of the
Hearin� Examiner may a�peal with the Public Safety Director within twenty (20) days of
receivin� notice of the Hearin� Examiner's decision. At its ne�t available re�ular meeting
followin� the filin� of a notice of a�peal, the Council shall review the decision and findin.°�s of
fact of the Hearin� Examiner and shall affirm, repeal or modify that decision.
F. Hearin� Examiner. The position of Hearin� Examiner is hereby created. The CitX
Mana e.°� r ma�, at his discretion and with the a�proval of the Council, contract with third parties
for the furnishin� of all services of the Hearin� Examiner as contained in this Chapter and set the
rate of compensation therefore.
G. Qualifications. The Hearin� Examiner shall be an individual trained in law; however, it
shall not be required that the Hearin� Examiner be currently licensed to practice law in the State
of Minnesota.
H. Duties: The Hearin� Examiner shall have the followin d.°� uties:
1. Set dates and hear all contested cases.
2. Take testimony from all interested parties.
3. Make a complete record of all proceedin�s includin f.°� indin�s of fact and conclusions of
law.
4. Affirm, repeal or modify the penalty accessed.
I. Failure to Pay. In the event a party char�ed with an administrative penalty fails to paX
the penalt�, if an individual, the party will be char�ed with the criminal offense; if a licensee, the
Council will suspend the license issued to the licensee under this Chapter.
J. Disposition of Penalties. All penalties collected pursuant to this Chapter shall be paid to
the City's treasurer and will be deposited in the City's �eneral fund.
602.15. VIOLATIONS
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A. Administrative Civil Penalties: Individuals.
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in the emblov of a licensee who
sells any intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, beer or wine to a person under the a�e of twent�
one (21�years is subject to an administrative penalt�; and any person under the a�e of twent�
one (21�years who attempts to purchase any intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, beer or wine
from a licensee is subject to an administrative penalty. The administrative penalties are as
follows:
First violation. The penaltv for the first violation is $250.00.
Second violation within 12 months. The penaltv for the second violation is $500.00.
Third violation within 12 months. The penaltv for the third violation is $750.00.
B. Administrative Civil Penalties; Licensee. If a licensee or an employee of a licensee is
found to have sold any intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, beer or wine to a person under the
a�e of twenty-one (21) vears, the licensee shall be subject to an administrative penalty as
follows:
First violation. The penalty for the first violation is $500.00 If the fine is not paid within 20
days the City may suspend the license issued to the licensee under this Chapter for a period
not to exceed 10 davs
Second violation within 12 months. The penaltv for the second violation is $1000.00. If
the fine is not paid within 20 days the City may suspend the license issued to the licensee
under this Chapter for a period not to exceed 30 days.
Third violation within 12 months. The citv mav permanently revoke the license issued to
the licensee under this Chapter.
C. Defense. It is a defense to the char�e of sellin� into�cating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor,
beer or wine to a person under the a�e of twenty-one (21�years, that the licensee or individual, in
makin� the sale, reasonably and in �ood faith relied upon representation of proof of age
described in State Statute Section 340A.503. subdivision 6,�aragraph (a).
D. Exemption. A person, no youn�er than 18 and no older than 20, may be enlisted to assist
in the tests of compliance. The person shall at all times act only under the direct supervision of a
law enforcement officer or an employee of the licensing department, or in conjunction with a
compliance check effort that has been pre-a�proved by the Fridley Police department. A person
who purchases or attempts to purchase intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, beer or wine while
in this capacity is exempt from the penalties imposed by subdivision A above.
602.16 �4. REVOCATION
602.17 ��. PENALTIES
Section 3: That Chapter 603, Intoxicating Liquor, of the Fridley City Code be hereby
amended as follows:
603.13. RESTRICTIONS 1NVOLVING MINORS
3. No person shall induce a person under the age of twenty-one (21) years to purchase or
procure or obtain intoxicating liquor or �e��g 3.2% malt liquor. This Section shall not
prohibit the use of a person under the a�e of twenty-one (21�years to attempt to purchase or
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procure any intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, beer or wine from a licensee in a test of
compliance under the direct supervision of a law enforcement officer or an employee of the
licensing department, or in conjunction with a compliance check effort that has been pre-
approved by the Fridley Police department.
603.25. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENSES
Page 6
A. Administrative Civil Penalties: Administrative offense procedures established pursuant
to this chapter are intended to provide the public and the City with an informal, cost effective,
and practical alternative to traditional criminal char�es for violations of this ordinance. The
procedures are intended to be voluntary on the part of those who have been char�ed with
administrative offenses.
B. Every licensee shall be responsible for the conduct of its employees while on the licensed
premises and any sale or other disposition of any intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, beer or
wine by an employee to an�person under twenty-one (21�years of a�e shall be considered an act
of the licensee for purposes of imposin� an administrative penalt�, license suspension, or
revocation.
1. Individual. At any time prior to the payment of the administrative penalty as is provided
for hereafter, the individual may withdraw from participation in the procedures in which
event the City may brin� criminal char�es in accordance with law. Likewise, the Cit�, at its
discretion, may brin� criminal char�es in the first instance. In the event a party participates
in the administrative offense procedures but does not pay the monetar�penalty which may be
imposed, the City will seek to collect the costs of the administrative offense procedures as
part of a subsequent criminal sentence in the event the party is char�ed and is adjudicated
u��ilty of the criminal violation.
2. Licensee. At any time prior to the payment of the administrative penalty as is provided
for hereafter, the licensee may withdraw from participation in the procedures in which event
the City may permanently revoke the license issued to the licensee under this Chapter in
accordance with law. Likewise, the Cit�, in its discretion, may revoke the license issued to
the licensee under this Chapter in the first instance. In the event a licensee participates in the
administrative offense procedures but does not pay the monetary penalty which may be
imposed, the City will suspend the license issued to the licensee under this Chapter in
accordance with section 603.26.B of this ordinance.
C. Notice. Any officer of the Fridley Police Department shall, upon determinin� there has
been a violation, notify the violator of the violation. Said notice shall set forth the nature, date
and time of violation, the name of the officer issuin� the notice and the amount of the scheduled
ep nalt� ._
D. Payment. Once such notice is i.°� ven, the alle�ed violator ma�, within twenty (20) days of
the time of issuance of the notice pay the amount set forth on the notice, or may request a hearing
in writing, as provided for hereafter. The penalty may be paid in person or by mail, and payment
shall be deemed to be an admission of the violation.
E. Hearing. Any person contestin� an administrative offense pursuant to this Chapter maX
request a hearin� before the Hearin� Examiner. Such request shall be filed in writin� with the
office of the Public Safety director within twenty (20) days of the offense. The Public SafetX
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Director shall notify the Hearin� Examiner, who will notify the person contestin� and the
licensee of the date, time, and place of hearin�. The hearin� shall be conducted no more than
twenty (20) days after the Hearin� Examiner receives notice of the request, unless a later date is
mutually a�reed to by the Hearin� Examiner, the licensee, the person contestin� and the Cit�
Within ten (10) days after such hearing, the Hearin� Examiner shall affirm, repeal, or modify the
charge a�ainst the licensee or the person contesting. An�person a�rieved by the decision of the
Hearin� Examiner may a�peal with the Public Safety Director within twenty (20) days of
receivin� notice of the Hearin� Examiner's decision. At its ne�t available re�ular meeting
followin� the filin� of a notice of a�peal, the Council shall review the decision and findin.°�s of
fact of the Hearin� Examiner and shall affirm, repeal or modify that decision.
F. Hearin� Examiner. The position of Hearin� Examiner is hereby created. The CitX
Mana e.°� r ma�, at his discretion and with the a�proval of the Council, contract with third parties
for the furnishin� of all services of the Hearin� Examiner as contained in this Chapter and set the
rate of compensation therefore.
G. Qualifications. The Hearin� Examiner shall be an individual trained in law; however, it
shall not be required that the Hearin� Examiner be currently licensed to practice law in the State
of Minnesota.
H. Duties: The Hearin� Examiner shall have the followin d.°� uties:
1. Set dates and hear all contested cases.
2. Take testimony from all interested parties.
3. Make a complete record of all proceedin�s includin f.°� indin�s of fact and conclusions of
law.
4. Affirm, repeal or modify the penalty accessed.
I. Failure to Pay. In the event a party char�ed with an administrative penalty fails to paX
the penalt�, if an individual, the party will be char�ed with the criminal offense; if a licensee, the
Council will susbend the license issued to the licensee under this Chabter.
J. Disposition of Penalties. All penalties collected pursuant to this Chapter shall be paid to
the City's treasurer and will be deposited in the City's �eneral fund.
603.26. VIOLATIONS
A. Administrative Civil Penalties: Individuals. Any person in the employ of a licensee who
sells any intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, beer or wine to a person under the a�e of twent�
one (21�years is subject to an administrative penalt�; and any person under the a�e of twent�
one (21�years who attempts to purchase any intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, beer or wine
from a licensee is subiect to an administrative benaltv. The administrative benalties are as
follows:
First violation. The penaltv for the first violation is $250.00.
Second violation within 12 months. The penaltv for the second violation is $500.00.
Third violation within 12 months. The benaltv for the third violation is $750.00.
B. Administrative Civil Penalties; Licensee. If a licensee or an employee of a licensee is
found to have sold any intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, beer or wine to a person under the
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a�e of twenty-one (21) vears, the licensee shall be subject to an administrative penalty as
follows:
First violation. The penalty for the first violation is $500.00 If the fine is not paid within 20
days the City may suspend the license issued to the licensee under this Chapter for a period
not to exceed 10 davs
Second violation within 12 months. The penaltv for the second violation is $1000.00. If
the fine is not paid within 20 days the City may suspend the license issued to the licensee
under this Chapter for a period not to exceed 30 days.
Third violation within 12 months. The citv mav permanently revoke the license issued to
the licensee under this Chapter.
C. Defense. It is a defense to the char�e of sellin� into�cating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor,
beer or wine to a person under the a�e of twenty-one (21�years, that the licensee or individual, in
makin� the sale, reasonably and in �ood faith relied upon representation of proof of age
described in State Statute Section 340A.503. subdivision 6,�aragraph (a).
D. Exemption. A person, no youn�er than 18 and no older than 20, may be enlisted to assist
in the tests of compliance. The person shall at all times act only under the direct supervision of a
law enforcement officer or an employee of the licensing department, or in conjunction with a
compliance check effort that has been pre-a�proved by the Fridley Police department. A person
who purchases or attempts to purchase intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, beer or wine while
in this capacity is exempt from the penalties imposed by subdivision A above.
E. Revocation. The City Council has the authority to revoke any license as noted in 11.08.
603.27. ��. PENALTIES
Section 4: That Chapter 606, Intoxicating Liquor — On-Sale Clubs , of the Fridley City
Code be hereby amended as follows:
606.14. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENSES
A. Administrative Civil Penalties: Administrative offense procedures established pursuant
to this chapter are intended to provide the public and the City with an informal, cost effective,
and practical alternative to traditional criminal char�es for violations of this ordinance. The
procedures are intended to be voluntary on the part of those who have been char�ed with
administrative offenses.
B. Every licensee shall be responsible for the conduct of its employees while on the licensed
premises and any sale or other disposition of any intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, beer or
wine by an employee to an�person under twenty-one (21�years of a�e shall be considered an act
of the licensee for purposes of imposin� an administrative penalt�, license suspension, or
revocation.
1. Individual. At any time prior to the payment of the administrative penalty as is provided
for hereafter, the individual may withdraw from participation in the procedures in which
event the City may brin� criminal char�es in accordance with law. Likewise, the Cit�, at its
discretion, may brin� criminal char�es in the first instance. In the event a party participates
in the administrative offense procedures but does not pay the monetar�penalty which may be
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Page 9
imposed, the City will seek to collect the costs of the administrative offense procedures as
part of a subsequent criminal sentence in the event the party is char�ed and is adjudicated
u��ilty of the criminal violation.
2. Licensee. At any time prior to the payment of the administrative penalty as is provided
for hereafter, the licensee may withdraw from participation in the procedures in which event
the City may permanently revoke the license issued to the licensee under this Chapter in
accordance with law. Likewise, the Cit�, in its discretion, may revoke the license issued to
the licensee under this Chapter in the first instance. In the event a licensee participates in the
administrative offense procedures but does not pay the monetary penalty which may be
imposed, the City will suspend the license issued to the licensee under this Chapter in
accordance with section 606.15.B of this ordinance.
C. Notice. Any officer of the Fridley Police Department shall, upon determinin� there has
been a violation, notify the violator of the violation. Said notice shall set forth the nature, date
and time of violation, the name of the officer issuin� the notice and the amount of the scheduled
ep nalt� ._
D. Payment. Once such notice is i.°� ven, the alle�ed violator ma�, within twenty (20) days of
the time of issuance of the notice pay the amount set forth on the notice, or may request a hearing
in writing, as provided for hereafter. The penalty may be paid in person or by mail, and payment
shall be deemed to be an admission of the violation.
E. Hearing. Any person contestin� an administrative offense pursuant to this Chapter maX
request a hearin� before the Hearin� Examiner. Such request shall be filed in writin� with the
office of the Public Safety director within twenty (20) days of the offense. The Public SafetX
Director shall notify the Hearin� Examiner, who will notify the person contestin� and the
licensee of the date, time, and place of hearin�. The hearin� shall be conducted no more than
twenty (20) days after the Hearin� Examiner receives notice of the request, unless a later date is
mutually a�reed to by the Hearin� Examiner, the licensee, the person contestin� and the Cit�
Within ten (10) days after such hearing, the Hearin� Examiner shall affirm, repeal, or modify the
charge a�ainst the licensee or the person contesting. An�person a�rieved by the decision of the
Hearin� Examiner may a�peal with the Public Safety Director within twenty (20) days of
receivin� notice of the Hearin� Examiner's decision. At its ne�t available re�ular meeting
followin� the filin� of a notice of a�peal, the Council shall review the decision and findin.°�s of
fact of the Hearin� Examiner and shall affirm, repeal or modify that decision.
F. Hearin� Examiner. The position of Hearin� Examiner is hereby created. The CitX
Mana e.°� r ma�, at his discretion and with the a�proval of the Council, contract with third parties
for the furnishin� of all services of the Hearin� Examiner as contained in this Chapter and set the
rate of compensation therefore.
G. Qualifications. The Hearin� Examiner shall be an individual trained in law; however, it
shall not be required that the Hearin� Examiner be currently licensed to practice law in the State
of Minnesota.
H. Duties: The Hearin� Examiner shall have the followin d.°� uties:
1. Set dates and hear all contested cases.
2. Take testimony from all interested parties.
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Page 10
3. Make a complete record of all proceedin�s includin f.°� indin�s of fact and conclusions of
law.
4. Affirm, repeal or modify the penalty accessed.
I. Failure to Pay. In the event a party char�ed with an administrative penalty fails to paX
the penalt�, if an individual, the party will be char�ed with the criminal offense; if a licensee, the
Council will susbend the license issued to the licensee under this Chabter.
J. Disposition of Penalties. All penalties collected pursuant to this Chapter shall be paid to
the City's treasurer and will be deposited in the City's �eneral fund.
606.15 VIOLATIONS
A. Administrative Civil Penalties: Individuals. Any person in the employ of a licensee who
sells any intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, beer or wine to a person under the a�e of twent�
one (21�years is subject to an administrative penalt�; and any person under the a�e of twent�
one (21�years who attempts to purchase any intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, beer or wine
from a licensee is subiect to an administrative benaltv. The administrative benalties are as
follows:
First violation. The penaltv for the first violation is $250.00.
Second violation within 12 months. The penaltv for the second violation is $500.00.
Third violation within 12 months. The benaltv for the third violation is $750.00.
B. Administrative Civil Penalties; Licensee. If a licensee or an employee of a licensee is
found to have sold any intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, beer or wine to a person under the
a�e of twenty-one (21) vears, the licensee shall be subject to an administrative penalty as
follows:
First violation. The penalty for the first violation is $500.00 If the fine is not paid within 20
days the City may suspend the license issued to the licensee under this Chapter for a period
not to exceed 10 davs
Second violation within 12 months. The penaltv for the second violation is $1000.00. If
the fine is not paid within 20 days the City may suspend the license issued to the licensee
under this Chapter for a period not to exceed 30 days.
Third violation within 12 months. The citv mav permanently revoke the license issued to
the licensee under this Chapter.
C. Defense. It is a defense to the char�e of sellin� into�cating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor,
beer or wine to a person under the a�e of twenty-one (21�years, that the licensee or individual, in
makin� the sale, reasonably and in �ood faith relied upon representation of proof of age
described in State Statute Section 340A.503. subdivision 6,�aragraph (a).
D. Exemption. A person, no youn�er than 18 and no older than 20, may be enlisted to assist
in the tests of compliance. The person shall at all times act only under the direct supervision of a
law enforcement officer or an employee of the licensing department, or in conjunction with a
compliance check effort that has been pre-a�proved by the Fridley Police department. A person
who purchases or attempts to purchase intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, beer or wine while
in this capacity is exempt from the penalties imposed by subdivision A above.
Ordinance No. 1211
606.16. �9�4. REVOCATION
606.17. �. PENALTIES
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 7Tx
DAY OF NOVENIBER 2005.
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SCOTT . LUND, MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN ITY CLERK
First Reading: October 24, 2005
Second Reading: November 7, 2005
Published: November 17, 2005