[OMS_MANAGERS] Alcohol allowed for events in City Parks?

[Dan Fleishman]

Stayton generally prohibits alcohol in the City parks but allows it at
one park with a permit from the Police Department.  We have not had
issues.  Our code reads:

 

Though not in the City Code, the following facility and park use rules
have been adopted by the City Council by resolution:

 

2.                   ALCOHOL USE:

 

a.                   Alcoholic beverages may not be served or consumed
on any public property or premises, unless an exception has been granted
by the City. 

b.                   The City Council may allow the consumption of
alcoholic beverages under terms of a lease agreement between the City
and Lessee.

c.                   Upon written request from a public agency or
non-profit organization, the City Administrator may approve a revocable
facilities use permit, which permits the consumption of alcoholic
beverages for a special event or fund-raising activity.

d.                   Upon written request from a private party, the City
Administrator, or his designee, may approve a facilities use permit,
which also permits the consumption alcoholic beverages, at a private
event, such as a wedding, reception or similar activity.

e.                   The decision of the City Administrator is final.
This is an administrative decision enforcing the Council's policy.  The
City's decision to allow or not allow an applicant to have alcoholic
beverages will be based on an administrative review of the applicant
history and experience using other City facilities, the type of event
that is proposed, the risk of damage to City property and the potential
for liability exposure for the City.

f.                    The City Administrator may refer any such request
to the City Council for consideration. 

g.                   A non-refundable, alcoholic beverage service permit
fee will be charged, in addition to the regular application fee charged
for a City of Stayton Facility Use Permit. (The applicant must be at
least 21 years of age.)

h.                   Alcoholic beverages, with the exception of
Distilled Spirits may be served or consumed under a facilities use
permit. Food and non-alcoholic beverages must also be concurrently
served.

i.                     Serving, possession or consumption of alcoholic
beverages is strictly limited to within the interior of the Community
Center building, the interior of the Stayton Public Library,  and on the
Jordan Bridge (and must be within 50 feet of the Bridge) or within a
designated area of a public park or property. All designated areas where
Alcohol may be consumed must be properly marked with signage stating
that "No Alcoholic Beverages Beyond This Point".

j.                     OREGON LIQUOR LICENSE CONTROL COMMISSION (OLCC):
If an event is open to the general public, an OLCC permit may be
required. OLCCs rules must be strictly followed and enforced. (If an
event requires a special license from the OLCC, the OLCC license must be
submitted to the City no later than 10 business days prior to the
scheduled event. For questions regarding whether or not an OLCC license
is necessary, call OLCC at 503-378-4871.)

k.                   An applicant is required to furnish a general
liability insurance policy with a liquor rider for a minimum of
$1,000,000 coverage. The insurance certificate must have an original
signature; must cover the date(s) of the scheduled event; must name the
City of Stayton, its elected/appointed officials, officers, agents,
employees and volunteers as additional named insured; and, must be
submitted to the City no later than ten (10 business days prior to the
scheduled event. 

l.                     In addition to the requirements listed below in
Section 4. Security, if private security is used rather than personnel
from the Stayton Police Department, the Chief of Police, or designee,
must be notified prior to the scheduled event date that a function is
occurring and whether any special considerations are required. 

m.                 An additional cleaning deposit shall be collected at
the time application is made to the City. A portion of this additional
deposit may be refundable upon inspection by City personnel after the
event.

n.                   The Applicant/Permittee of the scheduled event will
be responsible for providing alternate transportation to individuals who
are visibly intoxicated or impaired.

 

 

Dan Fleishman

Director of Planning and Development

362 N Third Avenue

Stayton, OR 97383

ph (503) 769-2998

fax (503) 767-2134

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From: oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
[mailto:oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of
Kelly Haverkate
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 8:08 PM
To: Managers OMS
Subject: [OMS_MANAGERS] Alcohol allowed for events in City Parks?

 

Hi All,

We're thinking of an event in our downtown "city-owned" park where we
serve wine/beer.  This would , of course , be held in a fenced in area,
for invitees or ticket-holders only.

Currently our City does not allow alcohol in the park.

 

Do any of your cities allow alcohol , perhaps through a permit process?
Would love to see if there are examples of accommodating ordinances out
there.

 

Maybe, while we're at it, what about ordinances that allow alcohol
served on sidewalks at eating establishments??

 

Would love any input you might like to share.

 

Thanks very much,

 

Kelly Haverkate

Dayton Community Development Association

 

 

 

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