1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to liquor; authorizing special licenses in the city of Sauk Rapids.
1.3 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.4 	Section 1. CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS; ON-SALE LICENSES.
 1.5 	(a) Notwithstanding any law or ordinance to the contrary, in addition to the number of 
1.6 	licenses authorized, the city of Sauk Rapids may issue an on-sale intoxicating liquor license 
1.7 	to an entity holding a management or concessions contract with the city for operation within 
1.8 	Bob Cross Regional Park. The license must authorize the service of intoxicating liquor only 
1.9 	to persons attending events scheduled or organized by the entity, for consumption within 
1.10 	Bob Cross Regional Park.
1.11 	(b) Notwithstanding any law or ordinance to the contrary, in addition to the number of 
1.12 	licenses authorized, the city of Sauk Rapids may issue an on-sale intoxicating liquor license 
1.13 	to an entity holding a concessions or management contract with the city for operation of a 
1.14 	regional event center located within Lions Park or Southside Park. The license must authorize 
1.15 	the service of intoxicating liquor only to persons attending events scheduled or organized 
1.16 	by the entity, for consumption within Lions Park or Southside Park.
1.17 	(c) A license issued under this section authorizes sales on all days of the week. All other 
1.18 	provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 340A, not inconsistent with this section apply.

1.19 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective upon approval by the Sauk Rapids City 
1.20 	Council and compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 645.021.