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Resolution to Approve Street Closing for Oktoberfest - September 12 & 13, 2008
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration and approval is a request from the Main Street Area Association to close half the block of E. Washington Street from S. Main Street to the public alley toward S. Fourth Avenue from 3:00 P.M. on Friday, September 12 to 1:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 13, 2008 for Oktoberfest. The intersection of S. Main Street and Washington Street will remain open during the event.
The sponsor agrees to obtain all necessary permits, to provide evidence of proper liability insurance as required, to comply with all City regulations governing the use of the streets and will reimburse the City for all event expenses.
The sponsor will mail written notice to all affected businesses, religious institutions and area residents not less than 14 days prior to the event.
The sponsor will submit an application for approval from the State of Michigan Liquor Control Commission for temporary sales, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the defined areas pursuant to the M.L.C.C. regulations.
Staff
Prepared by: Jan Barber, Management Assistant
Reviewed by: Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator
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Whereas, The City has received a request from the Main Street Area Association to close half the block of E. Washington Street from S. Main Street to the public alley toward S. Fourth Avenue from 3:00 P.M. on Friday, September 12 to 1:00 A.M. on September 13, 2008 to facilitate the staging of Oktoberfest;
Whereas, The street closures will be signed, barricaded and properly supervised by the sponsor;
Whereas, The sponsor agrees to obtain all necessary permits, to provide evidence of proper liability insurance as required, to comply with all City regulations governing the use of the streets and will reimburse the City for all event expenses;
Whereas, The sponsor will mail written notice to all affected businesses, religious institutions and area residents not less than 14 days prior to the event; and
Whereas, The sponsor requires the approval of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for a special outdoor liquor license;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the closing of half the block of E. Washington Street from S. Main Street to the public alley toward S. Fourth Avenue for Oktoberfest from 3:00 P.M. on Friday, September 12 to 1:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 13, 2008;
RESOLVED, That a special liquor license for the event be approved, contingent upon approval from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.