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CC Work Session <br />Date: 03/29/2011 <br />By: Mark Riverblood <br />Engineering/Public Works <br />Title: <br />Consider Repealing the Section of City Code Prohibiting Alcohol in Parks <br />Background: <br />As is the case with many communities, Ramsey City Code prohibits possession or the consumption of alcohol in <br />city parks without a Special Use Permit. However, it is commonplace to witness patrons carrying coolers of beer to <br />fishing spots or for other recreational and relaxation pursuits. <br />The purpose of this topic report is to discuss the removal of this prohibition of alcohol insofar as there are many <br />ways to enforce undesirable behavior such as disorderly conduct, public nuisance, underage consumption, and <br />public peace. <br />One value of lifting this 'rule' is that it would legitimize the use of beer and wine by picnickers and may also reduce <br />the issuance of Special Use Event permits for activities such as weddings, catered events in The Draw, Party in the <br />Park, and others. <br />Observations: <br />If the consensus of Council is to pursue this, staff would draft language modifying Code that would disallow kegs <br />(without a Special Use Permit) and prohibiting beer in glass containers as well as alcohol over 14 %. This will be <br />brought back to a future City Council work session for further consideration. It should be noted that youth <br />associations could still prohibit participants in their activities from possessing beer if they choose. <br />If the consensus of Council is to make no revisions to City Code with respect to elimination or easing the restriction <br />on alcohol in city parks, staff will place on a subsequent City Council's consent agenda, a Special Use Permit for <br />The Draw for 2011 (similar to 2010). <br />Funding Source: <br />None required. <br />Information <br />Item #: 2. 3. <br />Council Action: <br />Provide staff direction on whether to craft proposed revisions to City Code, or take no action at this time. <br />Inbox Reviewed By <br />Jim Way Jim Way <br />Brian Olson Brian Olson <br />Jo Thieling Jo Thieling <br />Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich <br />Form Started By: Mark Riverblood <br />Final Approval Date: 03/23/2011 <br />Form Review <br />Date <br />03/16/2011 10:32 AM <br />03/16/2011 11:18 AM <br />03/21/2011 12:38 PM <br />03/23/2011 05:37 PM <br />Started On: 03/14/2011 11:10 AM <br />