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Special Events Permit
What kind of event needs this permit?
Complete this application for any private or public event involving the use of a public facility or park/open space that is being used beyond its intended purpose, or impacts a neighborhood, business or the community as whole.
Including:
- Expected attendance of more than 100 people
- Event is requesting the use of city property and/or street closures
- There will be amplified live or pre-recorded music
- There will be the consumption or sale of alcoholic beverages
DEADLINE TO APPLY: 45 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT
Complete this application at least 45 days prior to the starting date of the event. Issuance of a Special Event Permit (with or without the consumption or sale of alcohol) does not, in any way, imply City sponsorship of the Special Event.
Please be aware that issuance of a Special Event Permit does not constitute a waiver of any Federal, State or Local laws. Applicants are responsible for complying with all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
A Certificate of Insurance (Liability) is required for Public Events and can be uploaded on the Special Events Application.
Special Event Permit Process
- Complete Special Event Permit Application 45 days prior to event. (Including the upload of the Minnesota Temporary Sale of Alcohol Application if this PUBLIC event includes the sale of alcohol.)
- City Clerk submits Permit Application to City Council for approval.
- If applying for Temporary Sale of Alcohol, City Clerk submits the council-approved application to the State of Minnesota. Clerk will notify applicant once approved.
- City Clerk issues Special Event Permit to organization.
Special Event Permit Checklist:
- Have you reserved the park or facility space with Community Services?
Link to Facility / Park Reservations: https://cs.isd282.org/facility-use-rentals - If you are selling alcohol, have you completed your MN Permit for the Temporary Sale of Alcohol application? You must upload with application for Special Event Permit. Link to State of Minnesota Information: https://mn.gov/elicense/a-z/?id=1083-231596#/list/appId//filterType//filterValue//page/1/sort//order/
- A Certificate of Insurance (Liability) is required for Public Events
- Deadline to Apply for City Special Event Permit: 45 Days Prior to Event.
Trash Collection/Disposal & Event Security
- Trash collection and trash disposal must be arranged when expected attendance is more than 100.
- Event Security is required when attendance is expected to exceed 400 people.