Background/Discussion
The 712 Initiative contacted the City expressing interest in expanding some of their Bayliss Park event offerings by adding an area, within the park, where beer/wine can be sold and consumed. Previously, alchol related sales and consumption was not allowed in Bayliss Park. This policy was developed to address their request and with the understanding that other Bayliss Park events may also have interest in this addition to their programs.
Successful public programs, in Bayliss Park, are a priority both for the City and those for groups who produce events and activites in this award winning park. To continue to build on the Bayliss event success, 712 believes establishing a small area in the park where attendees can enjoy a beer or glass of wine will broaden their event appeal. 712 and other event sponsors will certainly share the City’s concern that such an area be well controlled and designed to be an “added draw” for their event.
If approved by Council, this policy will be administered in conjunction with the existing City Special Event Permit. The policy addresses the sale/consumption of beer/wine in association with permitted events; a “stand alone” beer/wine sales station, within the park will not be permitted.
The policy illustrates requirements for a site plan, fencing of sale/consumption areas, insurance, other licenses required, limiting sale to beer/wine only, control of access/exits from the sale/consumption area and requirements for trash removal in the sales/consumption area.
The elements of this policy will also be utilized at Tom Hanafan Park where the sale/consumption of beer/wine has been approved.