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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC PLACES ON MICHIGAN STREET ON AUGUST 31, 2017, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DULUTH SUPERIOR GLBTAQI PRIDE FESTIVAL AND SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 8-22(b) of the Duluth City Code, the Duluth City Council hereby authorizes consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places on Michigan Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues West on August 31, 2017, in conjunction with the Mayor’s Pride Reception at the Historic Union Depot, provided that all alcoholic beverages consumed outside of designated serving areas of licensed establishments be consumed only from paper or plastic cups.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the dates of this authority may be amended, in the case of inclement weather, if requested in writing by the licensee and approved by the administration.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution waives the drinking in public prohibition for events in conjunction with the Duluth Superior GLBTAQI Pride Festival. Such waiver for special events is authorized by Section 8-22(b) of the City Code and is requested by the police department after consultation with the St. Louis County Historic Depot to eliminate the law enforcement problem of having to take action against persons wandering beyond the designated service areas with drinks. For safety purposes, all alcoholic beverages consumed in these areas will have to be in paper cups.