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Special Event Permit Application

Please note that submitting this application is seen as a request to accommodate specific elements of your event, including the number of attendees, the inclusion of alcohol, and/or the use of amplified music. See below for associated fees.

Approval of these requests is not guaranteed and will be subject to review based on City regulations, availability, and other considerations.

Fees for the Special Event Permit vary based on the size and impact of the event. Please see the three sections below for associated fees. Depending on your event, special event permits range from $100 to $200.

Special Event Permit Application

All applicants must pay the non-refundable application fee. The Special Event deposit is refundable.

Special Event Permit Application Fee - $50
Special Event Deposit (refundable) - $150

Please select the number of attendees anticipated for the event from the options below. Special event permit fees are proportional to the facility's impact.

74 or under - $0

75 to 149 - $75

150 or more - $100

Will your event have alcohol and/or amplified music?

Both - $100

Yes, alcohol - $50

Yes, amplified music - $50

No alcohol or amplified music - $0

First Name:

Last Name:

Email:

Primary Phone Number:

Secondary Phone Number:

Address:

Address 2:

City:

State:

ZIP

Event Details

First Day of Event:

Last Day of Event:

Daily Start Time:

Daily Stop Time:

Event Location:

Event Description:

Estimate the number of persons/spectators expected to attend the event each day:

Include a map (Google earth, etc., uploaded) showing the locations of all facilities and equipment on the premises, including: loud speakers, toilets, medical facilities, solid waste receptacles, emergency routes, etc.

Emergency Communications: Describe what type of emergency communication you will be using outside of 911 services:

Security Protection: What is the plan for security, if additional security is needed, name or entity providing the service, if no explain why you feel no security is needed:

Water and Food Supply and additional restroom facilities:

Medical Facilities and Services: Will you have medical facilities, service staff on sight: Explain:

Vehicle Parking Space (parking provisions for employees and visitors): What is your plan for all vehicle parking, be specific? (Parking signage, describe overflow parking area, will you have additional traffic control staff):

Vehicle Uses and On-Site Traffic Control – including showing emergency accesses: Who will be providing on-site traffic control and what uses will be used:

Sound and Lighting Equipment: Describe any sound and lighting equipment that will be used:

Fire Protection Plan: Describe any services or equipment on site for fire prevention or a plan:

Your plan for garbage/trash and litter:

Is it proposed or expected that spectators or participants will remain at night or overnight, the arrangements for illuminating the premises and for camping and similar facilities must be summarized:

Additional Terms and Conditions

Application is submitted for a temporary Special Event Permit within the City of Ramsey in accordance with the Ordinances of said City regulating the same. This application must be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to the event requested.
The applicant agrees that within 24 hours after the conclusion of the event, the premises will be cleaned up, including contiguous public roads, ways and easements, and remove all debris, garbage, trash, litter and other waste matter from, in and around said premises, together with all advertising matter to said event.
If severe weather is approaching, it is the permittee’s responsibility to notify those attending and take appropriate action.
If applicant is different from the property owner, a notarized letter by the property owner acknowledging and accepting the temporary use on the property must accompany this permit application.
This application does not cover permits needed for cooking vendors, tents over 400 square feet, the use and storage of flammable/combustible liquids, fireworks, etc.
Special events may require a fire inspection – call 763-427-4452 to schedule.
The City of Ramsey does not give out food handling permits – please contact Anoka County at 763-324-4260 for any food sales requirements. For more information, visit the Anoka County Food Service Establishments webpage here.
Any food trucks attending the event must hold proper licensing. For more information, visit the Mobile Food Units webpage at www.cityoframseymn.gov.

Application Certification

By submitting this application, I hereby certify that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the giving of false information or the failure to give pertinent information constitutes cause for revocation of this permit. Further, I agree to comply with all the provisions of the ordinance under which this permit is granted.

Applicant Signature

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Signature Date

DATA PRACTICES ADVISORY

The data supplied in this application will be used to assess the qualifications for a license. This data is not legally required but the City will not be able to grant the license without it. If a license is granted, the data will constitute a public record.

For Additional Questions or Information:

Contact Mariah at malbrecht@cityoframseymn.gov or 763-433-9820.

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