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File #: MO 16-082    Version: 1 Name: Special Event - Special Olympics Truck Convoy
Type: Motion Status: Passed
File created: 9/1/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/1/2016 Final action: 9/1/2016
Title: APPROVE A SPECIAL EVENTS LICENSE FOR THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD'S LARGEST TRUCK CONVOY LOCATED AT THE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER, 1700 105TH AVENUE NE
Sponsors: Catherine Sorensen
Attachments: 1. Convoy Route Map - Final

ADMINISTRATION - Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk

 

Title

APPROVE A SPECIAL EVENTS LICENSE FOR THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD’S LARGEST TRUCK CONVOY LOCATED AT THE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER, 1700 105TH AVENUE NE

 

Background

Kathleen Karkula, applicant for Special Olympics MN, has filed an application for a Special Events License to hold the local leg of the World’s Largest Truck Convoy at the National Sports Center, 1700 105th Avenue NE on Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 

 

Ms. Karkula has deposited with the City a $50 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. Karkula has been completed by the Police Department and no problems or complaints are on file. 

 

On Friday, September 16, 2016 doors will open at 4:00 p.m. with a program from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., all of which will be held indoors.   On Saturday, September 17, 2016 registration begins at 6:00 a.m.  The convoy event will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m. upon returning to the National Sports Center.  Awards and lunch will be held from 11:00 a.m. to noon and the event will finalize by 1:00 p.m. 

 

Approximately 150 trucks, 50 athletes, 20 vendors, and 35 volunteers are expected at the event.  The route is being planned by Officer Steve Nanney of the Blaine Police Department. Staff is in the process of confirming if approvals are required from Anoka County, MnDOT, and/or State Patrol as the route involves Highway 65 and I-35W.  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 delay traffic for a short while during the convoy.

 

 

Recommendation

By motion, approve a Special Events License for the Special Olympics World’s Largest Truck Convoy located at the National Sports Center, 1700 105th Avenue NE on Saturday, September 17, 2016.