9.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 06/18/2013
- From:
- Glorice Pavey, Recreation Supervisor
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Approval of Street Closure(s): Hopi Market Arts and Craft Festival.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the street closure at Aspen Avenue between San Francisco Street and Leroux Street on 9/28/13 at 6 am through 9/29/13 at 6 pm.
Policy Decision or Reason for Action:
Subsidiary Decisions Points: By allowing the Hopi Market Arts and Craft Show as an exception to the special event permit regulations regarding the full closure of Aspen Avenue between San Francisco Street and Leroux Street, the City is providing a safe location for a community event.
Financial Impact:
Street closures have the potential to change traffic patterns for local businesses.
Connection to Council Goal:
Diversity of arts, culture and educational opportunities.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
Other special events have received this exception in the past.
Options and Alternatives:
Deny the request to close the proposed downtown streets.
- Pro: Closure of streets in the north downtown area has the potential to negatively impact business in this area. By not allowing the closure, these north downtown businesses and residents could count on the ordinary flow of traffic and parking.
- Con: This is a well-attended community event that brings visitors into the downtown area. The street closure will allow the show to expand and grow.
Background/History:
The Hopi Market is sponsored by the Hopi Tribe's Economic Development Corporation to provide an opportunity for Native American artisans to sell their arts and crafts. Additionally, this gives the Hopi Tribe an opportunity to share their life and culture through educating the public with art, dance and traditional foods. The market is in its fourth year and has annually drawn over 1000 residents and visitors into the downtown area.
Key Considerations:
The current special event permit regulations do not allow for the full closure of one-way downtown streets. Deviations from the special event permit packet have been approved by City Council on a case-by-case basis.
Expanded Financial Considerations:
Street closures have the potential to change traffic patterns for local businesses.
Community Benefits and Considerations:
The Hopi Market draws approximately 1000 residents and visitors to the historic downtown area and may generate tourism and business for Flagstaff hotels and restaurants. The Hopi Market provides an educational opportunity for residents and visitors through the sale and display of art, crafts and food.
Community Involvement:
The public participation goal of collaborate has been chosen: The Hopi Tribe hopes to bring together the businesses and residents for a successful arts and craft festival. The June Downtown Newsletter informed residents and local downtown businesses of the date and time that this agenda item will be presented to City Council. Additionally, the Hopi Economic has conducted outreach with surrounding businesses and plans on discussing the closure with the Downtown Business Alliance.
The Police Department has no concerns with this permit and recommends approval.
The Police Department has no concerns with this permit and recommends approval.