6.d Staff Report-Meisters Special Event Permit
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: July 18, 2023
To: City Council
From: Brenda Eklund, City Clerk
Re: Meister’s Special Event Permit for Fundraising Benefit
Background:
Scot Taylor, owner of Meister’s Bar and Grill, has applied for a Special Event Permit to host a
fundraising benefit for the family of Steve Floding, being held on Saturday, July 29, 2023 under
the provisions of Scandia’s Code of Ordinances, Section 93.20, Special Events.
Issue:
Should the Council approve a Special Event Permit for Meister’s fundraising benefit on July 29,
2023?
Proposal Details:
Meister’s Bar & Grill will be hosting a fundraising benefit for the family of Steve Floding, a
Scandia resident tragically killed in a vehicle accident on I-94 last month.
On July 29th, beginning at 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., karaoke music will be played outdoors. Food
and beer will be sold outside on Meister’s property from a beer tub and food stands.
Multiple trash receptacles will be provided on the property along with a pair of portable toilets
outside of the bar.
Mr. Taylor has provided the required release of indemnification agreement as the Special Event
Permit Holder.
Fiscal Impact:
The $25 permit fee has been paid.
Options:
1) Approve the Special Event Permit for Meister’s Bar & Grill for July 29, 2023 with the
following conditions:
• The event shall be held as described in the application received on June 30,
2023.
• Sale of alcoholic beverages shall be limited to the Meister’s premises.
• Any vendors present on the site shall possess a sales and use tax permit if
required by Minnesota law.
• In the event that there are noise complaints, the applicant shall comply with the
direction of law enforcement to reduce the volume of amplified music or voices.
2) Add conditions to approval.
3) Do not approve.
Recommendation:
Option 1.