The following standards shall apply to all special events:
(A) Maximum number of people. The permitee shall not sell tickets to nor permit attendance at the permit location of more than the maximum number of people stated in the special event permit.
(B) Sound equipment. Sound producing equipment, including but not limited to public address systems, radios, phonographs, musical instruments and other recording devices, shall not be operation on the premises of the special event so as to be unreasonably loud or be a nuisance or disturbance to the peace and tranquility of the citizens of North St. Paul.
(C) Sanitary facilities. In accordance with Minnesota State Board of Health regulations and standards and local specifications, adequate sanitary facilities must be provided which are sufficient to accommodate the projected number of person expected to attend the event.
(D) Security. The permitee shall employ at his or her own expense such security personnel as are necessary and sufficient to provide for the adequate security and protection of the maximum number of persons in attendance at the special event and for the preservation of order and protection of property in and around the event site. No permit shall be issued unless the city’s Chief of Police is satisfied that such necessary and sufficient security personnel will be provided by the permitee for the duration of the event.
(E) Food service. If food service is made available on the premises, it shall be delivered only through concessions permitted by the Ramsey County Health Department.
(F) Fire protection. The permitee shall, at his or her own expense, take adequate steps to insure fire protection as determined by the City of North St. Paul Fire Chief.
(G) Duration of special event. The permitee shall operate the special event only on those days and during the hours specified on the permit.
(H) Cleanup plan. The special event applicant is responsible for clean up. Any clean up required by the city may be charged to the applicant. Any city service that requires overtime will be at the expense of the applicant.
(I) Waiver. The City Council may grant a waiver from the requirements of this chapter in any particular case where the applicant can show that strict compliance with this chapter would cause exceptional and undue hardship by reason of the nature of the special event or by reason of the fact that the circumstances make the requirement of this chapter unnecessary. Such waiver must be granted without detriment to the public health, safety or welfare and without impairing the intent and purpose of these regulations.
(J) Insurance. Before the issuance of a permit, the permitee shall obtain public liability insurance and property damage insurance with limits determined by the City Manager. Such insurance shall remain in full force and effect in the specified amounts for the duration of the permit. Evidence of insurance shall include an endorsement to the effect that the insurance company will notify the City Clerk in writing at least ten days before the expiration or cancellation of the insurance.
(K) Miscellaneous. Prior to the issuance of a permit, the City Council may impose any other conditions reasonably calculated to protect the health, safety and welfare of persons attendant or of the citizens of the City of North St. Paul.
(Ord. 668, passed 5-6-08)