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Home My WebLink About7.G. "Forget the Flood Friday" Authorizations SM&S-L& _.W General Business 7. G. POOMM S14AKOPEE TO: Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Kris Wilson,Assistant City Administrator DATE: 06/24/2014 SUBJECT: "Forget the Flood Friday" Authorizations Action Sought The Council is asked to order no parking and authorize the closure of both lanes of traffic on I st Avenue from Holmes St.to Lewis St from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday,June 27,2014. Secondly the Council is asked to make a motion to authorize the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages from non-glass containers on I st Avenue between Holmes Street and Lewis Street on Friday,June 27, 2014 from 5:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. in conjunction with the"Forget the Flood Friday"temporary splash pad event. Background In an effort to draw residents to the downtown area despite the flooding and bridge closure,Mayor Tabke has proposed a"Forget the Flood Friday"event Friday,June 27 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. This would include the Fire Department using its hoses and equipment to create a temporary"Splash Pad"for kids and families to play in. In order to facilitate this, I st Avenue will need to be closed from Holmes to Lewis and there will need to be no parking starting at 4:00 p.m. in order to allow for set-up. Secondly,the Mayor has suggested a temporary suspension of the City ordinance prohibiting consumption or open containers of alcohol on City streets—for this one block on this one evening. Staff researched allowing beverages to be purchased from nearby bars and restaurants and carried out into the street, but due to state liquor licensing laws and insurance issues for the establishments,we are unable to make that option available given the short timeline. Budget Impact There will be modest personnel costs to the Fire Department for staging this event. There may also be a charge for the water used. Requested Action The Council is asked to make a motion to order no parking and authorize the closure of both lanes of traffic on I st Avenue from Holmes St.to Lewis St from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday,June 27,2014. Secondly the Council is asked to make a motion to authorize the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages from non-glass containers on I st Avenue between Holmes Street and Lewis Street on Friday,June 27, 2014 from 5:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. in conjunction with the"Forget the Flood Friday"temporary splash pad event. Attachments: