City Council Ordinance 461 (2)ORDINANCE NO. 461
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 9
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA, HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 3, Chapter 9, Section 3-9-1 of the Monticello City Code shall be amended to read
as follows:
3-9-1: PURPOSE: The City Council finds that reasonable regulation of carnivals,
circuses and other similar events is necessary because of the impact of such
activities may have on the safety and well being of the citizens.
SECTION 2. Title 3, Chapter 9, Section 3-9-2 of the Monticello City Code shall be amended to read
as follows:
DEFINITIONS: Unless otherwise stated, whenever used in this chapter, the following
words shall have the meaning given them in this section:
CARNIVAL: A traveling enterprise consisting of any combination of amusement
rides, games, sideshows or exhibits.
SECTION 3. Title 3, Chapter 9, Section 3-9-4 of the Monticello City Code shall be amended to read
as follows:
LICENSE APPLICATION: Every person or firm desiring license shall fill out a form
as prescribed by the City Clerk and receive approval for such application by the City
Council. Such an application shall be made at least ten (10) days in advance of the
City Council meeting at which it is to be considered. The applicant shall provide
evidence of written permission by the property owner of the site specified in the
application allowing the operation of the carnival, circus or menagerie on the site.
SECTION 4. Title 3, Chapter 9, Section 3-9-6 of the Monticello City Code shall be amended to read
as follows:
PROVISIONS OF LICENSE: License shall be as provided in the license application
unless modified by the City Council and shall not be for a period longer than eight (8)
days including set up and take down time.
SECTION 5. Title 3, Chapter 9, Section 3-9-8 of the Monticello City Code shall be amended to read
as follows:
INSURANCE: The licensee shall provide proof of liability insurance coverage to
protect the City and licensee against any claims or liability for personal injury or
property damage sustained by any person as a result of the operation of the carnival,
circus or menagerie. The liability coverage shall name the City of Monticello as an
additional insured. The insurance coverage shall have minimum limits of liability
coverage of $1,000,000.
The licensee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City from any claims and
liability which may be brought against the municipality as a result of the operation of
the circus, carnival or menagerie.
SECTION 6. Title 3, Chapter 9, Section 3-9-9 of the Monticello City Code shall be amended as
follows:
3-9-9: (F) Hours of operation are limited from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. unless modified by
Council.
SECTION 7. This ordinance shall become effective and in full force upon its publication.
Adopted by the Monticello City Council this 25th day of June, 2007.
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Clint Herbst, Mayor
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Jeff OXeilfkity .Administrator