Title
Request for Special Event Permit: Mansfield Pickle Parade & Palooza
Requested Action
Approve the Special Event Permit for the Mansfield Pickle Parade & Palooza with the conditions as provided by the various departments.
Recommendation
The various departments have reviewed the application. It is recommended that the City Manager or his designee be able to make modifications to the special event permit application that will ensure the safety and enjoyment of attendees, volunteers, and others. The various departments also recommend approval of the special event with the comments and conditions provided below.
Description/History
This is an annual event hosted by the Pickled Mansfield Society, and it is proposed to occur from March 17-18, 2023. The event will include a Pickle Parade; 5k, 10k, and beer keg races; live music; vendor and food markets; children’s area; pet parade; baby parade; parking; and shuttles.
The following departments have reviewed the application and recommend the following:
Building Safety - Approve, with no comments or conditions.
Fire Department - Approve, with the following comments and conditions:
1. Don't block Fire/EMS response from the front of the fire station on Main Street. Provide an alternate route for FD response from the front.
2. No parking on both sides of First Street.
3. Show EMS First Aid on Site with PD Command.
4. We will provide the following staffing at the event:
a. Friday - 2 EMS Personnel
b. Saturday - 6 EMS personnel and 1 Fire Command
Health Department - Approve, with no comments or conditions.
Parks Department - Approve, with no comments or conditions.
Planning Department - Approve, with no comments or conditions.
Police Department - Approve, with the following comments and conditions:
1. Friday - Shutdown time on Friday shows to be 0830 hours. Due to commuting public and heavy traffic downtown for rush hour commute, shutdown time should be moved back to 1000 hours.
2. Friday and Saturd...
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