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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 1D STAFF ORIGINATOR: Lisa Hogstad-Osterhues, Deputy City Clerk MEETING DATE: August 10, 2015 TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 15-78, Authorizing issuance of a Special Event Permit for the American Legion Post 566 Blue Heron Days Family Picnic and Boat — Motorcycle - Car Show VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority (3/5 Vote Required) BACKGROUND: American Legion Post 566 has scheduled a special event for August 14th, 15th and 16th during the weekend of the Blue Heron Days festival. The outdoor event plans include a barbeque, beverages, classic country rock band that will play outdoors from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on August 15th as well as a boat — motorcycle — car show from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on August 15th. The Legion would like to fence off a portion of their property on the south side of their building to be used for picnic event. The Minnesota Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division has approved a 1- 4 Day Temporary On- Sale Liquor License to allow the consumption of alcohol in this outdoor area. The Legion would like to hold a boat — motorcycle — car show on city owned property to the south of the Legion where the Community Gardens are located. The Legion has submitted to the City an application for a Special Event. The applications have been reviewed by staff, including the police and fire departments, and the applicant has been provided with a list of safety conditions. The applicant has agreed to comply with the conditions and to address any other safety considerations that may arise. Therefore, staff is presenting for city council consideration a resolution authorizing the issuance of a Special Event Permit for the American Legion Post 566. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution No. 15-79, authorizing issuance of a Special Event Permit to the American Legion Post 566.