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Resolution to Authorize Commercial Activities and Set Parking and Permit Limitations for the December 11, 2010 University of Michigan “Big Chill” Hockey Game
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution authorizing certain commercial activities and parking and permit limitations for an outdoor collegiate hockey game to be played at Michigan Stadium on December 11, 2010. Approval of this resolution will 1) allow temporary outdoor sales on private property in the vicinity of the stadium; 2) allow temporary parking in the front open space on private property; 3) authorize the enforcement of “no parking” restrictions on public streets that contain signs prohibiting parking on Football Saturdays; and 4) make invalid any peddler/solicitor and sidewalk occupancy permits for the Michigan Stadium area on that day.
The “Big Chill” hockey game will be held in Michigan Stadium on Saturday, December 11, 2010. The expected capacity crowd attending this event will be similar to that of a home football game, which will result in increased vehicular and pedestrian congestion in the area. The City has been working with University staff to coordinate security and logistics for this event.
City staff have received inquiries from vendors wishing to sell food and other items on game day, in addition to inquiries from residents asking if parking will be allowed on front lawns. Staff recommends that for purposes of this one-time event, temporary outdoor sales and front open space parking be permitted in the same manner as for home football games. The location and requirements for temporary outdoor sales are provided by Resolution R-07-465 (attached).
Further, staff recommends that City Council authorize enforcement of Football Saturday “no parking” restrictions on streets that are currently signed for this restriction and to prohibit sidewalk vendors in the vicinity of Michigan Stadium (see attached map) on December 11 to reduce congestion in and aroun...
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