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Mr. Jason Farrell requesting discussion of an ordinance amendment to allow alcohol sales for special events at the Sandy Amphitheater.
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Presenter:
Jason Farrell
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Description/Background:
City Code does not currently allow alcohol sales at the Amphitheater. Under City Code 7-12-3(g), "possessing or drinking any alcoholic beverage," is prohibited in any City recreational facilities which include parks. Section 7-12-1 defines "park" to mean, "a specific piece of ground, either within the City or that is under the control of the City, that is operated and maintained by the City and set apart for the use of the general public..." As a specific piece of ground under control of the City that is operated and maintained by the City and set apart for the use of the general public, the Amphitheater is considered a park, and the alcohol prohibition applies.
During the September 18, 2018 workshop at the Sandy Amphitheater, questions surfaced about how other communities had permitted special event alcohol sales in their parks. It is possible to amend City Code to allow the State Department of Alcohol Beverage Control to issue special event permits for alcohol sales. As a general rule alcohol possession and consumption would remain prohibited in City parks. The Council could qualify that prohibition by adding the phrase, "unless authorized in writing by the Utah Department of Alcohol Beverage Control," through their special event permitting process.
Mr. Farrell is the concert promoter for the Norah Jones shows at the Sandy Amphitheater. He contacted the City Council Office and requested an Council agenda discussion about how alcoholic beverage sales for permitted special events would impact Amphitheater revenue and show booking opportunities.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
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Direct staff appropriately depending on the outcome of the Council's discussion.