§ 31-160. Regulations applying to special events, block parties, and assemblies.

(a)

The permit holder shall comply with all permit directions and conditions and with all applicable laws and ordinances.

(b)

The permit holder shall keep the permit, with the site plan and other information attached, if applicable, at the location of the activity and shall promptly produce the permit upon the request of the city or the Riley County Police Department.

(c)

The permit holder shall be responsible for cleaning the street, parking lot, park, or other public area upon which the special event, block party, or assembly is held, within two hours following the conclusion of such activity. The city clerk may extend the deadline for clean-up, if warranted by the nature of the special event. If the city clerk grants a clean-up extension, such deadline shall be noted on the permit. Should the permit holder fail to do so within two hours following the conclusion of the activity, or within the period specified by the city clerk, the city shall clean the area and collect the costs thereof from the permit holder.

(d)

No alcoholic beverages shall be located upon, or consumed by, persons who may have occasion to attend the special event except within the area of a special event designated and permitted for alcoholic beverage service and consumption.

(e)

The special event, block party, and assembly shall only be held during the hours specified on the permit. The permit holder shall ensure that the activity only occurs during such hours.

(f)

No permanent or semi-permanent markings shall be made on city streets, sidewalks, parking lots, or other city property.

(g)

Temporary signage may be installed within the permitted area, provided that it is posted no more than 30 minutes before the beginning of the special event, block party, or assembly, and removed within two hours after the conclusion of the activity.

(h)

Any beverages served, provided, or consumed within the permitted area shall not be served within glass containers.

(i)

In the case of any special event, the permit holder shall provide and maintain insurance for the special event that names the city as an additional insured, at the levels required by the city. The permit holder shall provide a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage at least two business days prior to the special event.

(j)

In the case of any special event involving the presence, service, or consumption of alcoholic beverages, the following requirements shall be met:

(1)

The alcoholic beverages shall be served in containers that are distinctly different than those provided for non-alcoholic beverages.

(2)

The alcoholic beverages shall not be sold or served in pitchers, buckets, or carafes.

(3)

No more than two alcoholic beverages may be sold or served to a person at the same time.

(4)

For special events located within the Blue Earth Plaza, as described in subsection 31-159(a)(5)(iii), persons of all ages may enter the area designated for the presence, service or consumption of alcoholic beverages. Provided that, persons aged 21 and older shall be issued a wristband to indicate that such persons are of the legal drinking age and must wear the issued wristband in order to possess or consume alcoholic beverages within the special event boundary. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess or consume an alcoholic beverage within the special event area designated for the presence, service or consumption of alcoholic beverages without wearing such wristband or identifying mark.

(5)

For special events in the Aggieville Business District or Downtown Business District, only persons aged 21 and older shall be permitted within the area designated for the presence, service, or consumption of alcoholic beverages. Persons permitted within the designated area shall be issued a wristband or other identifying mark to indicate that such persons are of the legal drinking age. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess or consume an alcoholic beverage in the designated area without wearing such wristband or identifying mark.

(6)

All laws, rules and regulations relating to the presence, sale, consumption, or service of alcoholic beverages shall be followed.

(Ord. No. 6874, § 3, 1-18-11; Ord. No. 7379, § 4, 10-2-18)