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<br />Case # I <br /> <br />City Council Work Session <br />Topic Report: Diamonds Conditional Use Permit <br />By: Tim Gladhill . '\ <br /> <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />On Saturday, March 1st Ramsey Police received calls regarding a loud public address <br />system coming from Diamonds Sports Bar and Grill. It was discovered that a <br />snowboarding event was being hosted on one of the softball fields. The current <br />Conditional Use Permit does not allow for snowboarding events or the use of a PA <br />system, and therefore could be considered a violation of the existing CUP. Council may <br />also recall that snowboarding was listed as a use in an amended Conditional Use Permit <br />for the same site that was denied on December 11 th, 2007. <br /> <br />Ramps were erected and covered with snow and heavy equipment was brought in to <br />create large snow piles. In addition, at least one tent was erected without a Tent Permit <br />required by the Fire Department, with sidewalls created by blue tarps. Several propane <br />tanks were discovered next to the tent as well. Photos of the site set up for the event are <br />enclosed for review. <br /> <br />Staff met with Mr. Gary Gruber, owner of the business Diamonds Sports Bar and Grill on <br />Thursday, March 6th. Mr. Gruber stated that he did not realize that a Special Events <br />Permit would have been required for this type of event. Mr. Gruber also stated that <br />Diamonds was planning on continuing the event on Saturday, March 8th. The City <br />Administrator granted this event to continue with restrictions outlined in a letter dated <br />March 7th, 2008 to Mr. Gruber. <br /> <br />Finally, an Interim Use Permit Application for the same site was recommended for denial <br />by the Planning Commission on Thursday, March 6th. The Applicant, Monster Auctions <br />and Events,. has since withdrawn the application for an Interim Use Permit. <br /> <br />Enclosures: <br /> <br />1. Current Conditional Use Permits for 7550 Highway 10 NW <br />2. Letter to Mr. Gruber dated March 7th, 2008 <br />3. Letter from Mr. Gruber re: Events of March 1-2,2008 <br />4. Photos of equipment erected for event <br />5. (2) Police Reports dated March 1 s\ 2008 <br /> <br />Staff Recommendation: <br /> <br />Staff is recommending a Public Hearing be scheduled regarding a possible suspension or <br />revocation of the existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for 7550 Highway 10 NW. <br />