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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 7, 2003 APPROVED Mayor Bergeson stated he believes it would be irresponsible to throw out the whole • ordinance due to the hanger concern. • • Councilmember Dahl arrived at the meeting at 6:23 p.m. This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, May 12, 2003, 6:30 p.m. MILLER'S ON MAIN, SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT REQUEST, CHAD WAGNER & ANN BLAIR City Clerk Blair advised a handout was previously distributed regarding this issue. The handout included background information, checklist items/information required and a Staff recommendation for approval of a special event permit. The City does not have a specific ordinance in relation to special events. The Council may want to consider developing a special event ordinance. City Clerk Blair stated she developed a checklist that would be incorporated into a special event ordinance if the Council determines an ordinance should be written. Based on the checklist and conditions, Staff is recommending approval of the special event request. Staff is also recommending that a separate application be prepared for the proposed Chamber of Commerce events which accompany this special event as those plans are formulated. Mr. Chad Wagner, Miller's on Main, stated he has reviewed the checklist and conditions. He requested the details of the medical tent be addressed with Staff. He also asked that research be done on the $300,000 bond requirement. Lastly, he would like to modify the number of outside telephone lines that might be required. City Clerk Blair recommended checklist #4, relating to the County and right-of-way parking be moved to a condition of approval. Mr. Wagner advised he is talking to the County about parking. There is a permit available to allow right-of-way parking. He stated he believes all the outstanding issues can be addressed with City Staff Chief Pecchia stated the department needs to know as soon as possible about the Chamber events. Staff also needs to know how to respond to other requests for special events. He noted the department can staff the events but it is costly. Mayor Bergeson stated those costs should be addressed when the Council discusses a new ordinance. Councilmember Carlson asked if the event is being sponsored by the City. City Clerk Blair advised the City is not sponsoring the event. This item will be added to the regular Council agenda Monday, May 12, 2003, 6:30 p.m.