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Review and consideration of amendments to Chapter 7.50 of the Wauwatosa Municipal Code related to special events and the establishment of a provision for Temporary Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (TDORA)
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Submitted by:
Melissa Weiss, Deputy City Administrator
Zach Kessler, Director of Municipal Services
Shane Wrucke, Police Captain
Jennifer Tate, City Attorney
Department:
Administration, Municipal Services, Police, and City Attorney
A. Issue
Special events provide opportunities for residents, businesses, and visitors to gather and celebrate. These events contribute to community identity, economic activity, tourism, and quality of life.
As the number and complexity of special events in Wauwatosa have increased, so too have the demands placed on City staff, public safety resources, residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. In recent years, the City has experienced challenges related to the impacts of recurring events in the same neighborhood, increased demands on public safety personnel, and inconsistencies in communication with affected residents and businesses.
To address these concerns, staff have reviewed Chapter 7.50 of the Wauwatosa Municipal Code and are recommending amendments intended to strengthen the special event review process, improve predictability for event organizers and City staff, better balance community impacts with event benefits, and provide additional tools for managing City resources.
Staff are also proposing the establishment of a Temporary Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (TDORA) provision for special events. A memo from the City's Tourism division is included as an attachment.
B. Background/Options
Included in the agenda packet is a red-lined version of Chapter 7.50, outlining the proposed changes.
Proposed amendments to Chapter 7.50 include:
* Application review considerations and limitations on run/walk and event frequency in the same neighborhood.
* Consideration of cumulative staffing and operation...
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