Administration - Brian Podany, Safety Services Director/Chief of Police / Captain Mark Boerboom
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Approve 3M Open Security Plan - Including Proposed Temporary Road Closures
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Executive Summary
The City of Blaine Police Department will provide security for the 3M Open PGA Tour event on July 18-24, 2022. As part of the security plan, Incident Command is requesting Council adopt a resolution that will address necessary security aspects of the tournament and authorize Command staff the ability to make changes as deemed necessary to ensure the event is safe for members, guests, neighborhood residents, and any public. Staff will work closely with Anoka County, 3M Open staff, TPC, and other officials to ensure communication continues for all involved.
Background
The 3M Open is an annual PGA Tour event that takes place at the TPC Twin Cities in the City of Blaine. The event brings 156 of the best professional golfers in the world to Blaine each year. The 3M Open has an estimated $50 million per year economic impact for the region attracting tens of thousands of spectators each year.
Strategic Plan Relationship
This event relates to all aspects of the strategic plan by providing the community with opportunities to gather.
Board/Commission Review
N/A
Financial Impact
The City of Blaine Police Department is reimbursed by 3M for all expenses incurred from providing security at this event.
Public Outreach/Input
The public will be made aware of any road closures through social media posts and the City web-site.
Staff Recommendation
Adopt the resolution as proposed.
Body
WHEREAS, the City will be host to the PGA 3M Open July 18-24, 2022, at the TPC Twin Cities; and
WHEREAS, the 3M Open is a significant public event that has brought tens of thousands of people to the City of Blaine each year; and
WHEREAS, the City of Blaine Police Department provides security for this event each year; and
WHEREAS, the Blaine City Council is cognizant of providing regulation of vehicular traffic in a safe and responsible manner; and
WHEREAS, City Code requires a resolution authorizing the temporary closure of public roads; and
WHEREAS, City Code requires a resolution authorizing the temporary closure of public sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, the temporary closure will not adversely affect traffic safety; and
WHEREAS, public safety is paramount for all involved, including attendees and residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Blaine City Council hereby authorizes Incident Command the ability to implement/conduct the following security and safety elements for the 3M Open:
1. Temporary road closures and parking restrictions are hereby authorized on the following streets:
Access Routes - No Parking on Mail Box Side of Street
o Arnold Palmer Drive Northbound from Tournament Players Parkway to London Street
o Arnold Palmer Drive Eastbound from London Street to Radisson Road
o 111th Avenue Westbound from Tournament Players Parkway to Club West Parkway
o 113th Avenue Westbound from Arnold Palmer Drive to Club West Parkway
o 116th Avenue Eastbound from Arnold Palmer Drive to Club West Parkway
o London Street Northbound from Arnold Palmer Drive to 119th Avenue
Evacuation/Access Routes - No Parking on Either Side of Street
o Kenyon Court from Arnold Palmer Drive to 700’ north
o Palisade Court from Tournament Players Parkway to 400’ north
o Tournament Players Circle North from/to Tournament Players Parkway
o Lehman Lane from/to Tournament Players Parkway
Local Streets - No Parking on Mail Box Side of Street
o Nassau Circle Westbound and Southbound from/to Tournament Players Parkway
o 112th Circle Southbound from/to Tournament Players Parkway
o Hastings Street Northbound from 113th Avenue to Goodhue Street
o Goodhue Street Southbound from Hastings Street to 113th Avenue
o 116th Court Westbound from Arnold Palmer Drive to west 600’
o Arnold Palmer Trail Southbound from 119th Avenue to Arnold Palmer Drive
o Tournament Players Court Tournament Players Court to west 700’
o 116th Avenue Eastbound from Radisson Road to Aspen Lake Drive
o Tournament Players Circle South from/to Tournament Players Parkway
o Rodeo Drive from Radisson Road East 400’
Local Streets - No Parking on Either Side of Street
o 112th Court from Tournament Players Parkway east 150’
o 113th Court from Arnold Palmer Drive west 200’
o 113th Lane from Hastings Street to Goodhue Street
o Arnold Palmer Court from Arnold Palmer Drive east 700’
o Fox Ridge from Radisson Road east 400’
o Deer Ridge from Radisson Road east 500’
o Arnold Palmer Drive from Kenyon Court North 280’
Local Sidewalks - Closed to non-ticketed individuals
o Tournament Players Parkway from Nassau Circle to Lehman Lane
2. Temporary road closures are hereby authorized for other streets, including private streets, as deemed necessary by Incident Command throughout the event.
3. Temporary road closures and parking restrictions will occur between the hours of 6AM and 9PM, beginning July 1 and ending July 8, 2019.
4. Temporarily suspend enforcement of the City’s noise ordinance Sec. 50-203 that restricts noise between the hours of 10PM and 7AM as the 3M Open is an exception to the noise ordinance as an activity duly authorized by the City as defined in Ordinance.
5. Authorize Incident Command the ability to make changes as deemed necessary based on input and activity observed and learned throughout the event.
6. Restrict access to area through adoption of Perimeter Security Plan that includes security passes and/or credentials issued by Incident Command, Plan of which will be on file with Incident Command and deemed not public per Minnesota Statute 13.37.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 6th day of June, 2022.