HomeMy WebLinkAboutWorkshopStaffReport-SpecialEvent12_0724.pdf REQUEST FOR PLANNI NG COMMISSION ACTION Families, Fields and Fair __________________________ The City That Soars! Description In response to inquiries received from local businesses, the City Council has requested that Planning Commission pr ovide a recommendation regarding the adoption of an ordinance regulati ng special events in the City. Background The City has been approached by three food service related businesses – Stout’s Pub, The Coffee Grounds, and Dino’s Gy ros – inquiring whether these businesses would be allowed to host some variation of tented event, such as a “beer garden”, on a limited basis. That is, they are inte rested in doing this as a one-time or occasional or annual event. The city code does not make any provision for this type of event. The city attorney confirms that it is not allowed. Many citi es have special event ordinances to allow events under special permits. The City Co uncil has asked the Planning Commission to study the issue and make a recommendation. At the June 26 meeting, Commissioners decide d to continue discussion of this topic in workshop and to seek public input. The purpose of tonight’s workshop is to plan the gathering of public input and the timetable for the process. Budget Impact None Attachment(s) None. Staff recommends that Commissioners bring the materials that have been distributed in earlier workshop pack ets on this topic for reference. Action(s) Requested Plan public information gathering process, identify questions that need answers, create timetable, indentify stakeholders. Meeting Date July 24, 2012 Agenda Item Workshop Title Continued discussion on creating a “special event” ordinance in Falcon Heights: Planning for public input Submitted By Deborah Jones, Staff Liaison