8.1. SR 06-15-2020
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 8.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
General Business June 15, 2020 Steve Benoit, Recreation Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
Riverfront Concert Series Cancellation Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, cancellation of Riverfront Concert Series concerts up to and including the July 23
event.
Background/Discussion
At the May 18City Council work session, the Council discussed possible modifications to the Riverfront
Concert Series due to the COVID-19 pandemic impacts. At the time, the consensus was to cancel the
June concerts.
The July concerts are now only several weeks away prompting the need to make decisions on those dates.
Staff is recommending the cancellation of the concerts up to and including the July 23 event for the
following reasons:
The current Emergency Executive State order 20-74 states “In outdoor settings, gatherings must
not exceed 250 individuals.” The Riverfront Concerts Series frequently has over 2,000 visitors.
The design of Rivers Edge Commons Park would make social distancing challenging.
Delaying the decision on July concerts could jeopardize the return of the band deposits.
The Bank of Elk River, the series sponsor, is concerned with holding the series this year due to
the public health issues.
Financial Impact
Variable by the direction chosen
Attachments
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