06.e Meisters Booya Special Event Permit
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: September 17, 2024
To: City Council
From: Brenda Eklund, City Clerk
Re: Meister’s Special Event Permit for a Booya Feed Fundraiser
Background:
Scot Taylor, owner of Meister’s Bar and Grill, has applied for a Special Event Permit for a
Booya Feed Fundraiser event being held on October 10, 2024 under the provisions of Scandia’s
Code of Ordinances, Section 93.2.
Issue:
Should the Council approve a Special Event Permit for Meister’s Booya Feed Fundraiser event
on October 10, 2024?
Proposal Details:
On Thursday, October 10th beginning at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Meisters Bar & Grill will be
serving food and hosting a live band in their outdoor area. The event is described in the
application as a fundraiser.
Multiple trash receptacles will be provided. Sanitary facilities will consist of four portable toilets
provided outside of the bar and use of the restaurant’s two interior bathrooms.
Amplified music will occur up to 9:00 p.m. If the City’s noise ordinance is violated, a
recommended condition has been provided to address that possibility.
As part of the application, Scot Taylor has signed the Release and Indemnification Agreement in
which the permit holder agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the City harmless from any
liability, claim, damages, costs, judgements or expenses arising for any reason by the conduct of
the activities authorized by the Special Event Permit.
Fiscal Impact:
The $25 permit fee has been paid.
Options:
1) Approve the Special Event Permit for Meister’s Bar & Grill for October 10, 2024 with the
following conditions:
• The event shall be held as described in the application received on August 20,
2024.
• 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.