Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/03/2020

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BLUE ' C'TTAGE FARMS The barn is 1100 square feet, to be used for gatherings inside up to 50 people. Small events such as a bridal shower or birthday party can be set up inside and decorated to your tastes. Small intimate wedding ceremonies can be held inside the barn. Tables and chairs will be setup by the hosts prior to your event. It will be your responsibility to decorate, setup special areas (dessert or gift tables) and tear down/cleanup all garbage. For large weddings and reunions (up to 200) the event will be held outside and the barn can be used for food serving, decor, photo booth, small seating/visiting areas, and games. It can also be reserved for the bridal party to wait for the ceremony to take place. The hay mound will be off limits and a rope will be put up to deter guests from exploring. Future plans for a waiting/getting ready area and deck out of the hay mound are in the works. Open houses can be both inside and outside of the barn, as people are coming and going. We can set up the additional 10x30 white tent in event of rain for overflow people that don't fit in the barn. For large wedding events, it will be required to rent tents, tables and chairs for an outdoor setup. With our Minnesota weather, tents will be needed in the event of rain or hot weather (shade needed). A licensed caterer is required for events with 50+ people. You may choose any vendor and we will work out the details with them. Please keep in mind there are no kitchen facilities, the caterer must bring prepared food and set-up before the ceremony starts. There will be outlets provided - food setup for large events will be ideal in the barn. They may also cater under tents, and we will provide extension cords to the tent. Alcohol may be served and bartenders required - for weddings only. No alcohol allowed for gradution parties, reunions, or birthday parties. All bakery food items including cakes, desserts, cookies, pies and brownies must be from a licensed facility. We do not charge a cake cutting fee. Please assign a trusted guest to cut and serve your desserts, or the catering company. Porta Potty rental required. Future bathroom facilities are in the works. We require weddings to acquire event insurance. At this time we do not have private areas for the wedding party to change or get ready. We ask you to come to the property in your attire, or change in the barn before guests arrive. A full length mirror and table will be set up in the milk house for any last minute touch ups or storage for the bridal party.