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06.i Staff Report-Waive Fireworks Permit Fee Staff Report Date of Meeting: January 16, 2024 To: City Council From: Brenda Eklund, City Clerk Re: Request to Waive Fireworks Permit Application Fee Background: Corey Roberts, organizer of The Minnesotan adult hockey tournament held during Vinterfest, has also organized a fireworks display over many of the past years. There is a $100 fee for a fireworks permit application. In most all prior years, the City Council approved the Parks and Recreation Committee’s recommendation to waive the fee as a show of appreciation for Roberts’ efforts to contribute to the Vinterfest community celebration. Past legal counsel noted that the non-profit status of the organizer can be considered as a basis for waiving the fee. Fire Chief Mike Hinz has approved the Fireworks Permit application. Issue: Should the City Council approve waiving the fireworks permit application fee of $100? Proposal Details: Staff is recommending the fireworks permit application fee be waived. Options: 1) Approve waiving the fee. 2) Do not approve waiving the fee. 3) Approve reducing the fee. Recommendation: Option 1