DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS - Bryan K. Schafer, Planning and Community Development Director
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GRANTING A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT TO HOST A ONE DAY DIRTY GIRL MUD RUN ON AUGUST 2, 2014 ON THE METRO GUN CLUB PROPERTY AT 10601 NAPLES STREET NE HUMAN MOVEMENT, LLC. (CASE FILE NO. 14-0027/LSJ)
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Background
Human Movement, LLC, a national entertainment company that specializes in planning and managing a variety of athletic type of events on a national platform, has reached an agreement with the Metro Gun Club to hold a Dirty Girl Mud Run event in August 2014. The 2014 event would be held on the grounds of the Metro Gun Club. The event has a charitable component, partnering with Bright Pink focusing on prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women.
While a detailed event description is attached the event highlights can be summarized as follows:
· Event is Saturday August 2nd. |
· 13 obstacles for the entire course, all above ground. |
· Event hours are from 8:00 am until 5:00 PM with races operated in waves or heats until 3:00 p.m. |
· 4,000-7,000 participants/spectators will be expected to attend. |
· All participant/spectator parking will be on CSM property adjacent to the race site. |
· Metro Gun Club will retain all food and beverage sales including beer sales. |
· There will be no live music for the event, but music will be played through wireless speakers. |
· All activities will end at approximately 5:00 PM. |
While the nature and scope of this event is somewhat unique and different than other events such as those at the NSC, the process for review and type of event planning needed to successfully operate this event is very similar. Staff has been working with the applicant based to develop the management/operational plans that are needed. If is the case with all public events if the event is approved by the City Council staff will continue to work to make sure it is operated at a functional and safety level on par with other regional draw events held within the City.
The action being requested by the City Council is the approval of a Special Event Permit rather than a CUP (Conditional Use Permit).
Notice of this meeting was sent to adjacent property owners within a 1,000 foot radius of the site.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the Resolution granting a Special Event Permit.
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Event Narratives
Body
WHEREAS, an event request has been made by the Human Movement, LLC for a Special Event Permit as Case File No. 14-0027; and
WHEREAS, the Blaine City Council has reviewed said case on June 5, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that a Special Event Permit is hereby approved to allow a one day mud run on August 2, 2014 at the Metro Gun Club (10601 Naples Street) based on the following stipulations:
1. Dirty Girl Mud Run event to be operated consistent with the materials and descriptions made part of this application or as subsequently modified by the approved Event Operations Plan.
2. Human Movement, LLC to pay a $900 special event fee. Payment to be made within 10 days after City Council approval of event.
3. Event races to begin no earlier than 8:00 AM and to end on or before 3:00 PM.
4. All other event activities to be completed and the site to be cleared by 5:30 PM.
5. Alcohol to be sold and distributed at the event is limited to beer. No alcohol is allowed to be brought into the event.
6. Applicant agrees to lower noise from the speakers if requested by Blaine Public Safety.
7. This Special Event is for a one-day event only on August 2nd, 2014.
8. The applicant shall not permit tailgating before, during or after in the leased parking area.
9. No overnight camping is allowed on either the event site or off-site parking area.
10. At least 21 days prior to the event, the applicant shall prepare and submit to the City of Blaine (Police Department) an acceptable Event Operations Plan to be implemented by the applicant, encompassing at a minimum the following items:
§ On and off-site litter control |
§ Emergency |
§ Security plan and identification of the experienced command person(s) |
§ Specific traffic management and off-site parking plan |
§ Plan to address evacuation and participant safety in case of inclement weather |
§ Plan to mitigate adverse impacts on the adjacent business area |
§ Portable restroom facilities |
11. Applicant to execute a RPS Agreement for use and cost reimbursement of Blaine Public Safety officers. 50% deposit to be made at least 21 days prior to event.
12. All above grade obstacles shall be designed or have plans signed off by a structural engineer.
13. All above grade obstacles shall have installation inspected and certified by a structural engineer.
14. All above grade obstacles will require a building permit.
15. Rice Creek Watershed District approval required prior to the event.
16. The applicant shall operate the event consistent with City codes and State statutes.
17. Human Movement, LLC shall execute a liability waiver to the City and provide necessary liability insurance policy, at liability amounts prescribed by the City's Risk Manager, naming City as additional insured. Document to be in place at least 30 days prior to event.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 5th day of June 2014.