Staff has concerns with the precedent it sets since this is not a one-time event. The intent is to do this event every time the crowd exceeds 350. Safety is also a concern. The alley is dark which limits the visibility for drivers or patrons. We recommend that she add lighting if council grants her request.

Mary Isakson, owner of Babe's Place has a weekly event on Fridays that has grown beyond her business capacity. She is requesting that the alley be closed from Holmes Street to Babe's Place side door from 5:30 to 8 p.m. every Friday, indefinitely. A letter is attached detailing her request.

Along with the request, they are asking the City Council to suspend city code 114.11 Consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages on street, public property, private parking lots to which the public has access, and other private property during the event. No glass containers will be used. All alcohol will be purchased within Babe's Place and participants going outside will have wristbands.

They are requesting Public Works provide two barricades.