ADMINISTRATION - Safety Services Manager/Police Chief Brian Podany / Police Captain Dan Pelkey
Title
APPROVE 3M OPEN SECURITY PLAN INCLUDING PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES
Background
As part of the upcoming 3M Open at the TPC on July 20-26, 2020, Incident Command is requesting Council adopt a resolution that will address necessary security aspects of the tournament and authorize Command staff the ability to make changes as deemed necessary to ensure the event is safe for members, guests, neighborhood, and any public, although it should be noted with the current COVID-19 pandemic the event has changed drastically and will not include spectators. Staff will work closely with Anoka County, 3M Open staff, TPC, and other officials to ensure communication continues for all involved, particularly residents in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Recommendation
Adopt the resolution as proposed.
Body
WHEREAS, the City will be host to the PGA 3M Open July 20-26, 2020, at the TPC Twin Cities; and
WHEREAS, the 3M Open is a significant public event that last year brought an estimated 120,000 people to the City; and
WHEREAS, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic the event has been altered significantly with respect to public participation but still requiring necessary security aspects; and
WHEREAS, the Blaine City Council is cognizant of providing regulation of vehicular traffic in a safe and responsible manner; and
WHEREAS, City Code requires a resolution authorizing the temporary closure of public roads; and
WHEREAS, the temporary closure will not adversely affect traffic safety; and
WHEREAS, public safety is paramount for all involved, including attendees and residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Blaine City Council hereby authorizes Incident Command the ability to implement/conduct the following security and safety elements for the 3M Open:
1. Temporary road closures are hereby authorized for other streets, including private streets, as deemed necessary by Incident Command throughout the event:
• TPC Parkway/111th Avenue
• 113th Avenue/Arnold Palmer Drive
2. Temporary road closures will occur between the hours of 6AM and 9PM, beginning July 20 through completion of the tournament.
3. Temporarily suspend enforcement of the City’s noise ordinance Sec. 50-203 that restricts noise between the hours of 10PM and 7AM as the 3M Open is an exception to the noise ordinance as an activity duly authorized by the City as defined in Ordinance.
4. Authorize Incident Command the ability to make changes as deemed necessary based on input and activity observed and learned throughout the event.
5. Restrict access to area through adoption of Perimeter Security Plan that includes security passes and/or credentials issued by Incident Command, Plan of which will be on file with Incident Command and deemed not public per Minnesota Statute 13.37, including but not limited to:
• Radisson Road and TPC Parkway
• 109th Avenue and TPC Parkway
• 11300 block of Arnold Palmer Drive
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 6th day of July, 2020.