Laserfiche WebLink
EOty1� ,.,�� Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Parks and Recreation Commission 9.6 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Work Session September 16, 2019 Steve Benoit,Recreation Manager <br /> Item Description Reviewed <br /> Rivers Edge Commons Park Alcohol Policy Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Action Requested <br /> Discuss Rivers Edge Commons Alcohol Policy. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the Rivers Edge Commons Alcohol Policy at their <br /> September 11 meeting. The current department policy restricts the consumption of alcohol in the park <br /> during events such as the Riverfront Concert Series. This policy was originally developed to encourage a <br /> family-friendly environment during events. <br /> The city ordinance regarding the consumption of alcohol in parks is as follows: <br /> Sec. 54-32— Consumption of alcoholic beverages on public beach. <br /> ■ No person shall consume liquor on a public beach located in a city park. <br /> The ordinance does not restrict the consumption of alcohol in Rivers Edge Commons Park therefore the <br /> policy is unenforceable by the Elk River Police Department. <br /> The Parks and Recreation Commission reached consensus recommending eliminating the department <br /> policy and not changing the city ordinance. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> None <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ None <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A PehoMing community Pith revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional POWERED By <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity INAMIRE1 <br />