HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-076 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES
COUNTY OF ANOKA
RESOLUTION NO. 15-76
APPROVING A SPECIAL EVENT AND PARADE/RUN PERMIT FOR BLUE HERON
DAYS, AUGUST 14-15-16, 2015
WHEREAS, the Lino Lakes summer celebration, Blue Heron Days, is planned for the weekend
of August 14-15-16, 2015; and
WHEREAS, events scheduled for this year's festival include a 5K Run, Kids Fun Run, a grand
day parade on Lake Drive, city ambassador program with coronation ceremony, American
Legion softball tournament at Sunrise Park, a petting zoo, CERT Team Blood Drive, Magic
Bounce inflatables, a business expo, kiddie carnival, family movie night, live music, free henna
tattoos, free caricature drawings and free comfort yoga. Many of the activities for this year's
festival will occur in the city's own Lino Park.
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes is sponsoring many festival events and has submitted an
application for a special event and parade permit in conjunction with all the events;
WHEREAS, said permit applications were reviewed for compliance with the City of Lino Lakes
Code of Ordinances and for safety considerations by city administration, police, fire and public
works divisions; and
WHEREAS, Anoka County has approved a special roadway use permit to allow for parade
activities on Lake Drive on August 15, 2015 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes,
Minnesota:
That the City Council hereby approves the special event and parade/run applications for the 2015
Blue Heron Days festival subject to ongoing efforts to ensure proper safety, signage and related
issues.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 27t1i day of July, 2015.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
Rafferty and was duly seconded by Council Member Stoesz and upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Rafferty, Stoesz, Roeser, Kuster
The following voted against same:
none
ATTEST:
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Jeff Reine , aayor
STAFF ORIGINATOR:
MEETING DATE:
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INTRODUCTION
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 1G
Lisa Hogstad-Osterhues, Deputy City Clerk
July 27, 2015
Consider Resolution No. 15-76, Approving a
Special Event and Parade/Run Permit for the 2015 Blue
Heron Days festival
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Plans have been finalized for Lino Lake's annual community festival, Blue Heron Days. The
festival will take place the weekend of August 14, 15 and 16, 2015.
BACKGROUND
Events scheduled for this year's festival include a 5K Run, Kids Fun Run, a grand day parade on
Lake Drive, city ambassador program with coronation ceremony, American Legion softball
tournament at Sunrise Park, a petting zoo, CERT Team Blood Drive, Magic Bounce inflatables,
a business expo, kiddie carnival, family movie night, live music, free henna tattoos, free
caricature drawings and free comfort yoga. Many of the activities for this year's festival will
occur in the city's own Lino Park.
A special event application requesting city permission to conduct these activities has been
submitted to the city by Tanya Mozingo, Recreation Supervisor for the City of Lino. The use of
of city property has been approved by Rick DeGardner, Director of Public Services, and City of
Lino Lakes for some of these events.
Tanya Mozingo, Recreation Supervisor, has been working with city staff on the parade details
and has provided the following information. She anticipates approximately 60 units in the
parade; the proposed route for the parade would be the same as in 2014, running on Lake Drive
from Marketplace Drive to James Street, with a staging area in the Super Target parking lot.
Ms. Mozingo has obtained permission from Anoka County to conduct the parade on County
Road 23 (Lake Drive).
Proof of liability and insurance coverage has been submitted to the City by the vendors.
The Police Department has confirmed there will be one on-site police officer between noon — 4
p.m. to direct people crossing the street on Lake Drive. Public Works will place road signs,
barricades cones, recycle cans, tables, etc. The applicant has all necessary permissions for use
of property involved in the event.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution No. 15-76, Authorizing a special event and parade/run permit for the Blue
Heron Days festival.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 15-76
2015 Blue Heron Days Festival Schedule of Events
August 14-16, 2015
BLUE HERON DAYS
LINO PARK
7850 Lake Drive
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Friday Features:
Free Movie at Lino
Park at Dusk
Saturday Features:
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Tavern on Main Street Dance
and Concert at 8 p.m.
THE ANNUAL PARADE
Giant Inflatable
Waterslide is BACK!
Free Comfort Yoga
Live Music at Lino Park Six To Midnight
Sunday Features:
Daisy Dash and Kids Splash and Dash
Duothionl Visit our website to sign up.
AND MUCH MORE!
Check out
www.blueherondays.org or find
us on Facebook for full details.
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