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File #: MO 17-83    Version: 1 Name: Special Event - 5K FUN RUN/WALK - BUBBLE RUN
Type: Motion Status: Passed
File created: 6/15/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/15/2017 Final action: 6/15/2017
Title: APPROVE A SPECIAL EVENTS LICENSE FOR A 5K FUN RUN/WALK LOCATED AT THE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER, 1700 105TH AVENUE NE
Sponsors: Catherine Sorensen
Attachments: 1. Maps

ADMINISTRATION - Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk

 

Title

APPROVE A SPECIAL EVENTS LICENSE FOR A 5K FUN RUN/WALK LOCATED AT THE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER, 1700 105TH AVENUE NE

 

Background

Lauren Bennett, applicant for Cool Events LLC/Bubble Run, has filed an application for a 5K Fun Run/Walk located at the National Sports Center, 1700 105th Avenue NE on Sunday, July 30, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  This event will have amplified music from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

Ms. Bennett has deposited with the City a $100 license fee, a $250 deposit fee and a certificate of insurance covering this event.  The City has been named as an additional insured on the certificate of insurance.

 

A background check for Ms. Bennett is being conducted. 

 

Approximately 10,000 people are expected at the event.  Medical will be contracted through the National Sports Center and traffic will be controlled by the Blaine Police Department.

 

Staff is reviewing the application and also needs to address issues concerning:  construction on/around the Sports Center property; and, demands on police resources as this event is just prior to the 3M Golf Championship.

 

Recommendation

By motion, approve a Special Events License for a 5K Fun Run/Walk located at the National Sports Center, 1700 105th Avenue NE on Sunday, July 30, 2017.