Memorandum

City of Lawrence

City Clerk’s Office

TO:	David L. Corliss, City Manager
FROM:	Jonathan Douglass, Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk
CC:	Ernie Shaw, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
DATE:	August 25, 2010
RE:	Distance Limitation Waiver Request

Ballard Community Services is planning a fundraising event in South Park on Friday, September 24, 2010. The event, “Ballard B3: Blues, Brews and Barbeque,” would include alcohol sales. Because the event would be within 400’ of a school or church, alcohol sales can only be approved after a public hearing before the Lawrence City Commission and the granting of a distance limitation waiver pursuant to Section 4-113 of the City Code. St. John Catholic Church, as a church and/or school within 400’ of the proposed alcohol sales, was notified that a public hearing would be held at the September 21, 2010 City Commission Meeting.

ACTION:      Hold a public hearing regarding a distance restriction waiver request for the Ballard B3 event on September 24, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Find that the proximity of the temporary event and alcohol sales are not adverse to the public welfare or safety, and grant a distance limitation waiver, if appropriate.