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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 13, 1994 RESOLUTION NO. 94 -7 -177 - TABLING ACTION ON THE REQUEST FOR USAGE OF PIONEER PARK FOR A PRIVATE FUND- RAISING TOURNAMENT UNTIL THE JULY 27, 1994 COUNCIL MEETING The foregoing resolution was Ayes (2) LaValle, Hanson. Nays (2) Morelan, Pedersen. Pedersen suggested that the more details. duly seconded by Hanson. Resolution denied. applicant be contact for LaValle stated that he was not interested in the proposal, again pointing out that the Council informed the residents of the area that the park would not be used for this purpose. Don Scott reported that he lives approximately 100 feet from the park and was concerned with the use of alcohol in the park as well as security and law enforcement issues. Hanson pointed out that these are the details that the Council is raising as well as insurance issues. Scott pointed out the extra traffic to the area and again expressed concern about the use of alcohol in the park. The Parks and Recreation Director reported that the applicant would like to use the park for a tournament even if the Council did not approve the temporary liquor license. The Administrative Assistant stated that she did not believe a private individual would be able to obtain a gambling license. Concern was also expressed about the applicant's indication that a team beer - drinking trophy would be awarded as part of the tournament and the appropriateness of such a trophy. The City Administrator agreed with these comments and pointed out other issues that have to be resolved such as clean -up and liability issues. The Administrator felt that the City needed to develop a policy spelling out the terms and conditions that must be met in order for the park to be used for such an event. This policy would apply to anyone in the future making a similar request. 20 Page 62