Jim DuCharme, owner of The Templer Group inc. dba JR's Outpost, located at 6141 Highway 10 NW, has requested a special events permit to host a tent party on Saturday evening, August 10, 2013.  The party is to celebrate/commemorate 10 years in business.  The request is for a one-day permit - with the party beginning at 5:00 p.m. - live music from 7:45 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. Allowing the music to go to 11:45 would have to be granted by Council.  The City Code states amplified music is allowed until 10:00 p.m.     However, at "commercial type" parties - meaning a business versus a residence - Council has allowed the band(s) to play until midnight - requiring the volume to be turned lower at 11:00 p.m.

Mr. DuCharme more than met the 30 day requirement for review of his permit application.  Police Chief Way and Fire Chief Kapler have both reviewed the permit information as well as visited the site and found no cause for concern. 

Mr. DuCharme is anticipating 400 to 500 guests.  He will be hiring two Ramsey police officers, as per Chief Way, from 7:15 p.m. to 12;15 a.m.  at a rate of $76 per hour, per officer.  

Food will be supplied by The Outpost as well as possibly a barbecue by the Ramsey Lions from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.  

Only the front of The Outpost will be blocked off by the tent - taking up 18parking spaces.  As per review by Chief Way and Chief Kapler, ample parking spaces are being provided as well as good emergency access.

Mr. DuCharme will be filling out a tent permit and an inspection will be done by the Fire Department prior to the event.  The Fire Department has noted that with the size tent being erected, a minimum of three exits will be required.  This has been communicated to Mr. DuCharme.

Staff has reviewed the permit application as well as completed a site visits.  There were no concerns noted by either Chief Way or Chief Kapler.  Chief Way also does not see a problem nor have a real concern with allowing the band to play until 11:45.

Staff is recommending Council approve the Special Events Permit for JR's Outpost and to also approve allowing the band to play until 11:45 as has been allowed for other tent parties/special events permits approved in the past.