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Item: 8. I .A. <br />ver <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Parks and Recreation Commission <br />FROM: Steve Benoit, Recreation Manager <br />DATE: June I, 2010 <br />SUBJECT: Major Park Use -Use of Lions Park fora 4a' of July Event <br />Re uest <br />The Elk River American Legion has requested the use of Lions Park on Sunday, July 4'" to <br />hold a community 4~' of July celebration event. The rental period would run from noon - <br />11:00 p.m. with the actual event time being held in the evening. The group plans to hold a <br />concert in the Lions Park Bandshell and then shoot of fireworks from the High School <br />stadium field. They expect approximately 3,000 people to attend the event. <br />Information for your consideration <br />• This is a resident group. <br />• This request will also be routed through the city special event pemut request process <br />to address additional issues such as police presence and street logistics. <br />Staff Recommendations <br />• All facility rental fees be waived. <br />The Parks and Recreation Department provide trash cans for the event. <br />The group will be required to provide additional portable toilets at the groups' <br />expense as needed. <br />