HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.G. Request for street closures for Friday night downtown car shows General Business 5. G.
SHAKOPEE
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kris Wilson, Acting City Administrator
DATE: 05/06/2015
SUBJECT: Request for Street Closures for Friday Night Downtown Car Shows
Action Sought
The Council is asked to authorize closure of a section of Lewis Street and use of
sidewalks in the downtown area to facilitate the "Classic Car Cruise" on six Friday
nights this summer.
Background
For the past several years, Bryan Turtle has received permission from the City
Council to block off a portion of Lewis Street in downtown Shakopee to allow for
the parking and display of custom cars and hot rods.
Mr. Turtle is not proposing any changes to the event for 2015, therefore the street
closure would be for Lewis Street between 1st and 3rd Ave. The requested closure
is for the time period of 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the following Friday evenings:
June 12 and June 26
July 10 and July 24
August 7 and August 21
Event organizers will be required to pay for an off-duty policy officer to help direct
traffic, provide the necessary liability insurance and reimburse the City for any
necessary clean-up costs. Fortunately this has not been an issue in previous years.
Requested Action
The Council is asked to authorize the closure of Lewis Street from First to Third
Avenues from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7 and
August 21 for the Downtown Shakopee Classic Car Cruise.