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Special Events within city limits.

If you are a planning an event that requires a Special Event Permit, please complete the below application. After you click submit, you can click okay on the "submitted box" to return to your form and print or save a copy for yourself.
You must also include any required forms with your application. To ensure your application is processed quickly, be specific and complete in all responses.
Applications must be submitted at a minimum of 45 days prior to the event to be considered.
Some applications require approval of the City Council. Staff will be in contact with the applicant as to when the application/event will be on an upcoming council agenda. The applicant should plan on attending the city council meeting.
If a temporary sign permit is required for your special event, visit Temporary Sign Permit. All temporary sign permit applications go through our online software. For step by step directions Click Here.
Special Event Permits Rules and Regulations-please see city code 278 “Special Events”.

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Special Event Application

Event Contact Information

Organizer name:*

Sponsoring agency (if applicable):

Phone:*?

Email:*

Address:*

Is this event organized by a non-profit?

Yes

If yes, include 501 (C) (3) and/or letter from the IRS

Secondary Contact Information

Name:

Phone:?

Email:

Event Overview

Event Name:*

Event Description:*

Proposed Location*

Is the event on Public Property?*

Yes

Event Date (Start Date)*?

Event End Date (if applicable)

Additional event dates if same event details apply

Start time:*

End time:*

Estimated attendance:*?

Has this event previously been approved by the City:

Yes

If yes, last date?

Is the event open to the public to attend?*

Yes

Section One (Event Details)

1. Do you anticipate the need for any medial support, security or traffic control services?*

Yes

2. Is attendance expected to exceed 1000 people and/or will alcohol be available?*

Yes

3. Does this event involve a moving route (parade, race, run/walk, etc.) along any streets, trails, or sidewalks?*

Yes

If yes, is this a timed event?

Yes

4. Will this event involve the crossing, closure, or use of any roadway?*

Yes

If yes, explain:

5. Will parking be off-street on private property?*

Yes

6. Will this event require parking on public areas, on city property or on city streets?*

Yes

If yes, explain parking plans:

7. Does this event involve vehicles on parkland or trails, such as golf carts, ATVs, etc?*

Yes

If yes, approximately how many and what type?

8. Does this event require electricity?*

Yes

9. Will there be electrical wiring or generators use?*

Yes

10. Will this event involve a tent?*

Yes

If yes, list how many and include dimensions.

11. Will there be pyrotechnics (fireworks) display?*

Yes

12. Does the event include and hanging banners or signage?*

Yes

13. Will there be any food or beverages served to the public at the event?*

Yes

14. Will there be any food or beverages sold to the public at the event?*

Yes

15. Will food for this event be served/sold by a caterer?*

Yes

If yes, include caterer information:

16. Does this event involve the sale or availability of alcoholic beverages to the public?*

Yes

If yes, explain:

17. Will any goods or services be sold at the event?*?

Yes

If yes, explain:

18. Does the proposed event anticipate charging an admission or participation fee?*

Yes

If yes, how much?

19. Does this event involve fundraising or gambling?*

Yes

If yes, please describe:

20. Does this event involve amusement attractions?*?

Yes

If yes, please describe:

21. Will there be a need for portable toilet facilities?*

Yes

If yes, how many is planned?

22. Will your event have mobile food units?*

Yes

23. Will there be music? Check all that apply.*

None

Band

Other

24. Any additional information you would like to include to help us determine whether a permit should be issued:

Section 2 (for all applicants)

Site Plan: upload a plan that includes tents sites, generator sites, temporary electrical sites, inflatables, vendor sites, fencing, staging, parking areas, ingress/egress to event, street closure, signage and route map (if applicable). Include additional comments that may help explain the site plan if needed.

Certificate of Insurance: A minimum of $1 million in coverage that lists the City of Isanti as the certificate holder and additional insured. We recommend that you collect liability certificates from any vendors / entertainment that you have at your event. The certificate can be sent to isantiparks@cityofisanti at a later date but must be within 30 days of the event.

Route Map: (Parades, Runs, Walks, Bike Rides) All activities in which participants will be following a course are required to attach a Route Map and a written document of the proposed event route. All Proposed route maps are subject to approval. For a more detailed route map, use mapmyrun.com (this is a free website), Bing maps or Google maps. Include the location of persons assisting with crossing intersections.

Section 3 (Must be completed for events expected to exceed 1000 attendees, and/or have alcohol or intoxicating substances)

If alcohol or intoxicating substances are being served or permitted; additional plans must be attached included: Security Plan, Site Plan with emergency vehicle access, crowd and access plans and plans for bag checks, ID checks for alcohol (including wrist banding and ID scan), managing capacity limits, weather emergencies and emergency procedures.

Security Plan, Crowd and Access Control: Specify the number of security officers, volunteers, or staff, including their roles and positions. Plans for bag checks, ID checks for alcohol (including wrist banding and ID scan), and managing capacity limits.

Traffic and Parking Plan: Includes locations of signage, parking areas, shuttle services, road closures, etc to be reviewed by police and city depts. If your event will use, cross or impact roadways, please submit a traffic plan with your site map. Once we receive your site map and special use application, we may reach out with additional questions. An internal review will take place with city staff approval. Larger events may require a meeting discussing logistics.

Weather and Emergency Plan: Weather and Emergency Plan (if applicable): For any outdoor event with a large gathering, over 1000 attendees, that details a plan to shelter or evacuate the area in case of severe weather.

Section 4 (Common Paperwork & Permits)

Tents: Any temporary tent over 400 sq. ft. with enclosed side walls and any open canopy tent over 700 sq. ft require Building Permits and Fire Approval. All tents must be weighted as required by manufacturer's specifications. Staking may not be allowed on parkland, staking is not allowed on city streets or trails.

Food Trucks (mobile food units): Aside from food licenses, food trucks are required to display: Current Electrical Inspection sticker from the MN Dept of Labor and Industry. A mobile food unit permit is required by the city unless the applicant provides a list of all vendors and assumes their liability while at their event. All mobile food units must follow regulations by the state of MN a City Code ch.245.

Police Services: If you will need Police Services to support your event or assist with traffic control, please reach out to the police department

Police Services Needed

Alcohol: the consumption or sale of alcoholic beverages at the event must be accompanied by a liquor license application, if required, and follow regulations in City Code Ch.76. If alcohol will be sold or served, the applicant must have liquor (dram shop) insurance providing coverage of at least $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, along with the applicable license required under the City Code and State law.

Fire Services: If you plan to have fireworks and/or propane at your event, a permit and inspection fees may apply. Please contact the Fire Chief, Isanti Fire District for more details. The applicant shall, at its own expense, take adequate steps to ensure fire protection as determined by the Fire District Chief.

Fire Services Needed

Property Owner Permission: If you plan to use space that you do not own for your event, you will need to send correspondence from the property owner stating that they are giving you permission to use the designated space. Upload written documentation of owner's permission.

Gambling: the request to have gambling at the event must be accompanied by a Gambling Permit application and follow regulations in City Code Ch. 178.

Signs: All signs placed for the event must be included in the site plan and can only be placed on the day(s) the event is held on the application. Signs extending prior to the event require a temporary sign permit application from the city.

Section 5 City Services Requested (fees may apply)

City Services Requested

1. Are you requesting to use city cones or barricades?

Yes

If yes, please explain how many & location to be placed & when they would be needed.

2. Are you requesting to use road closed signs?

Yes

If yes, how many?

3. Are you requesting to use no parking signs?

Yes

If yes, how many?

4. Are you requesting Public Works assistance?

Yes

If yes, please explain

5. Are you requesting Police assistance?

Yes

If yes, please explain

6. Anything not listed that you are requesting?

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Special Events within city limits.

Special Event Application

Event Contact Information

Secondary Contact Information

Event Overview

Section One (Event Details)

Section 2 (for all applicants)

Section 3 (Must be completed for events expected to exceed 1000 attendees, and/or have alcohol or intoxicating substances)

Section 4 (Common Paperwork & Permits)

Section 5 City Services Requested (fees may apply)

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