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*4.B.2.


Shakopee City Council
JuneĀ 7, 2022


FROM:Michael Kerski, Planning/Development Director
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
Main Street's request for closure of First Avenue once a month on Saturdays from July until October in front of Valley Sports and Pullman Club for Food Trucks to serve from Noon to 4PM 
Policy/Action Requested:
Approve road closure on Saturdays July 16, August 20, September 17 and October 8 from 10AM until 5PM to allow food trucks in the area designated on First Avenue.
Recommendation:
Approve road closure for those specific dates.
Discussion:

Main Street has worked with the downtown businesses to create a food truck area one Saturday a month from July through October.  Trucks will arrive before Noon and close at 4PM.  Three to four trucks will park on First Avenue in front of The Pullam Club and the side of Valley Sports.

 

The Shakopee Brewhall had proposed something similar but not with dates or areas certain and for more dates.  Council asked for a better plan with firm dates and for the downtown to work together on coordination and also to identify and area that would not impact parking for the food truck's hours of operation. Main Street has worked with the surrounding businesses and has identified this parking area is not heavily used during these hours and makes and ideal area to hold the event since both the Pullman and Valley Sports have parking to the rear of their establishments.

 

Main Street will market the event in cooperation with the downtown businesses.  Main Street will coordinate the closures with Public Works. The Mobile Food Truck licenses will be required before the events.

Budget Impact:
N/A
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