ADMINISTRATION - Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk
Title
APPROVE A SPECIAL EVENTS LICENSE FOR A BLACKLIGHT SLIDE - INFLATABLE SLIDE AND DJ PARTY LOCATED AT THE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER, 1700 105TH AVENUE NE
Background
Lauren Bennett, applicant for Cool Events LLC, has filed an application for a Blacklight Slide - Inflatable Slide & DJ Party located at the National Sports Center, 1700 105th Avenue NE on Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. This event will also have amplified music from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 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 certificate of insurance will name the City as an additional insured and will be supplied to the City when the event gets closer.
A background check for Ms. Bennett has been completed by the Blaine Police Department and no problems or complaints are on file.
The event will cap the number of participants at 5,000 and alcohol will not be served at this 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 will need to address any issues concerning construction status on and around the Sports Center property as the event draws closer. The applicant will work with the Police Department to finalize details but all parking will be north of 105th to eliminate pedestrian crossings.
Recommendation
By motion, approve a Special Events License for a Blacklight Slide - Inflatable Slide and DJ Party located at the National Sports Center, 1700 105th Avenue NE on Saturday, August 18, 2018 contingent upon current certificate of insurance and final approval by the Police Department regarding traffic management and parking.