The city again was approached by the Northern Lakes Youth
Hockey Association about holding a Hairball Concert this year during the Labor
Day Weekend. The event will be held much
like last year. This is a fund raising
event for the youth hockey. Last year
the event was a success and enjoyed by those that attended. It also was a success in terms of it working
as planned with very limited complaints.
It had been proposed by the city that the Association should
be more responsible for costs associated with the event. This year they will be responsible for the
installation and removal of the temporary no parking signs. Signs need to be removed by noon the
following day. They continue to be
responsible for the cleanup of the grounds and surrounding area following the
event. This needs to be accomplished by
10:00 am.
The council required a minimum number of satellite toilets, the
establishment of a boundary for alcohol consumption, and the hours of the
event. No extensions of time lines were
authorized. It was felt the timelines
established worked well last year and expanding the event may be premature
given we have only one year’s history to work with.
The city council considered their request to provide for the
sale of hard liquor drinks. Last year
they were limited to only beer sales. The
issue of hard liquor drinks was discussed and was voted down with two separate
approaches to the issue. Concern was
also raised about the possibility of hard liquor being brought to the events by
private parties. It was stated that any
individual who is seen with liquor would be escorted from the site.
A concern was also raised with participants driving and
drinking upon arriving or leaving. A
safe and sober shift is proposed for that day to hopefully keep the roads
safe. A safe event is wanted for all,
including those who may have no interest in the event while on the roads nearby. A good time should be had by all but a
tragedy is something we all want to avoid.
The city wishes the event hosts success with this
event. We also hope all participants
have a grand time enjoying the music and festivities of the day.
