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P84 STAFF ORIGINATOR: MEETING DATE: TOPIC: VOTE REQUIRED: INTRODUCTION CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 3B Julie Bartell, City Clerk May 29, 2012 Resolution No. 12 -39, Authorizing issuance of a Special Event Permit for the Lino Lakes YMCA Farmers Market 3/5 City Code Chapter 615 are the city's regulations regarding special events. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that public events in the city are conducted with sufficient consideration given to public safety issues and to understand the need for city services. The city charges a fee of $50 for special event permits but waives the fee for events sponsored by non- profit groups. BACKGROUND The City has received an application from Sharna Braucks, Executive Director of the Lino Lakes YMCA, to conduct a Farmer's Market in the city's Village Green Park. The market would be open to the public on Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. from July 12 through September 27, 2012. The purpose of the market is to provide fresh fruits, vegetables and other Minnesota items to the community and promote healthy eating habits. The YMCA has submitted detailed plans indicating how the market site would be set up and maintained during operations, items that would be allowed for sale, site cleanup as well as parking plans. They have submitted a site plan also containing additional details about the parking and use of the park facility. These plans have been reviewed and approved by staff, including the police and fire department. RECOMMENDATION The Lino Lakes YMCA application for a special event permit meets the requirements of the city code and has not been found to present any safety concerns. Therefore, staff recommends that the council approve Resolution No. 12 -39, Authorizing issuance of a Special Event Permit for the Lino Lakes YMCA Farmers Market.