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File #: MO 17-111    Version: 1 Name: Special Event - Kris Lindahl Pumpkin Giveaway
Type: Motion Status: Passed
File created: 9/21/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/21/2017 Final action: 9/21/2017
Title: APPROVE A SPECIAL EVENTS LICENSE FOR THE KRIS LINDAHL TEAM GREAT PUMPKIN GIVEAWAY LOCATED AT THE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER, 1700 105TH AVENUE NE
Sponsors: Catherine Sorensen

CONSENT AGENDA - Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk

 

Title

APPROVE A SPECIAL EVENTS LICENSE FOR THE KRIS LINDAHL TEAM GREAT PUMPKIN GIVEAWAY  LOCATED AT THE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER, 1700 105TH AVENUE NE

 

Background

Kris Lindahl, applicant for Kris Lindahl Team, has filed an application for a Special Events License to hold a Great Pumpkin Giveaway event at the National Sports Center, 1700 105th Avenue NE on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

 

Mr. Lindahl 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 certificates of insurance including liquor liability insurance. 

 

A background check for Mr. Lindahl has been completed by the Police Department and no problems or complaints are on file. 

 

On Saturday, October 14, 2017 event set up will begin at 7:00 a.m. and tear down will end at 4:00 p.m.  The event will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with an outdoor kid’s band, inflatables, pumpkin giveaway, beer truck and food trucks. 

 

Approximately 15,000 people are expected at the event.  If additional conditions are required they will be included on the final license document and communicated to the applicant.  Staff will also communicate the event through the City’s webpage and social media to help the public know that the event could further affect traffic in this area with the current construction.

 

Recommendation

By motion, approve a Special Events License for the Kris Lindahl Team Great Pumpkin Giveaway located at the National Sports Center, 1700 105th Avenue NE on Saturday, October 14, 2017.