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6t 9 �r CITY OF E6T. 1906 To: Hugo City Council From: City Clerk Michele Lindau Date: March 12, 2019 for the March 18, 2019 City Council meeting Re: Blacksmith Lounge Special Event Permit for 2019 events 1. BACKGROUND: Memorandum The Blacksmith Lounge Restaurant has submitted a special event permit application requesting approval of 14 events hosted on their property between April and October of 2019. The events will be held on the owner's property surrounding the Blacksmith Lounge Restaurant. The events require City Council approval because they will be serving alcohol, some events expect over 200 people and an amplified speaker system will be used. Staff has received the completed application, fee, and signed Hold Harmless Agreement. 2. DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: The Blacksmith Lounge Restaurant plans to hold five auctions, seven car shows, one swap meet, and one corn feed for the White Bear Hockey Association. These have been occurring for several years including the largest event, the Northern Lights Car Show, for over 30 years. All of the events are to be outdoors, and some will have a tent area where food and alcohol will be served under the Blacksmith Lounge's Catering Permit. There will be someone checking ID's and extra security and staff during those events. During the largest event, the Northern Lights Car Show, the host will provide their own security, hire highway patrol, and have volunteer parking staff. All events will have adequate outdoor restroom facilities. These events are family events and will be held rain or shine. In case of cancellations, these events will not be made up. Most events will be held on Sundays from May 19 through September 22nd with the exception of two car shows on Mondays (Memorial Day and Labor Day) and the corn feed that will be on a Saturday. Blacksmith Lounge expects between 50 and 300 people to attend each event, except the September 15a' Northern Lights Car Show, which will bring in between 800-900 people. An amplified sound system will be used at some events for auctions and other announcements. The Washington County Sheriff's Department and Hugo Fire Department will be notified of the events.