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AGREEMENT FOR HASTINGS RIVERTOWN DAYS
THIS AGREEMENT made this 19th day of June 2007, by and between the City of Hastings, Minnesota, and the
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce.
WHEREAS, the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) has scheduled a community festival for
Hastings entitled Rivertown Days, which is to be held on July 19 through July 22,2007; and
WHEREAS, in the past the City of Hastings (City) has cooperated with the Chamber in its production of
Rivertown Days by providing some assistance; and
WHEREAS, both parties wish to put in writing the agreement which has been made between the parties.
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed by both parties as follows:
1. CONCESSION FEES
The fees for Rivertown Days participants to the Chamber are:
EXHIBIT FOOD CITY PERMIT FEE
Home based $125 N/A $25
Non-Profit $125 $200 $25
Hastings Chamber Members $100 $230 $25
Non-Member $200 $350 $25
Arts & Crafts Fair Booth $70 Included
There are additional fees for electrical hook up and for vehicles larger than 16'.
II. SHUTTLE BUS
Due to the low number of riders in past years, no Shuttle Bus Service will be offered this year.
III. BUTTON SALES
The Chamber will be selling Rivertown Days Buttons for $2 each. Buttons will be required for individuals
age 12 and older for admission to the Lake Rebecca and Jaycee Park areas on Friday and Saturday. No
buttons will be sold on Sunday. Proceeds from button sales are used to pay for the fireworks display.
IV. PICNIC TABLES
The City will provide an adequate number of picnic tables to be determined by the City and the Rivertown
Days Committee at Jaycee, Levee and Pioneer Parks and at the High School and Roadside Park tennis
courts. Rivertown Days Committee will coordinate with Parks Department personnel.
V. INSURANCE
A. Certificates of Insurance
The Chamber will obtain and present to the City prior to Rivertown Days certificates of insurance from
each of the following: pyrotechnician, carnival operator, Shakopee-Prior Lake Water Ski Association, Twin
City Power Boat Association, DockDogs Northern Stars Club, Hastings Jaycees and any others the City
deems necessary. Waivers of liability will be secured from all sports participants. Each certificate of
insurance shall name the City of Hastings, the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Rivertown
Days Committee as Additional Insureds at no additional cost to the City of Hastings.
B. Hold Hannless Agreement
The Chamber agrees to indemnify the City and hold it hannless from any and all claims, demands,
lawsuits, or liability for such loss or damage, injury, death, and costs and expenses incident thereto arising
out of all Chamber activities connected with Rivertown Days.
Prior to Rivertown Days, the City shall be furnished with an endorsement naming the City as an additional
insured on the Chamber's policy. The Chamber's insurance policy shall not be canceled or its conditions
altered in any manner without ten days prior written notice to the City Administrator of Hastings.
VI. ELECTRICITY
The City will give the rights for use of all electrical outlets in Jaycee, Lake Rebecca and Pioneer Parks.
City will not charge the Chamber for use of said electricity. City will check all streetlights along the Lock
and Dam Road to verify that the lights are in working order. If needed, the City will allow the use of any
temporary portable lighting they own for illuminating the button sales area at the junction of Second and
Spring Streets. City will allow the Chamber at Chambers expense, to add additional outlets in Jaycee Park.
VIT. WATER
The City will allow vendors access to all fire hydrants along the Lock and Dam Road and near the Pioneer
Park shelter. City will have connections available on Jaycee Park hydrants by July 16, 2007 and in Pioneer
Park by July 20,2007. Since there will be a DockDogs competition and show this year, the City will need
to provide a fire hose to fill the DockDogs pool from the hydrant. The Treasure Island float will need to be
filled with water, but they will line up by the Public Works building to get water.
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VII. MISCELLANEOUS
A. In addition to the foregoing, the City of Hastings agrees to the following:
1. The City will provide in kind services ofthe Parks, Streets, Police and Fire Departments.
2. The City will provide trash and litter pickup before, during and after the festival, which will be
coordinated with Waste Management - Hastings (This service donated by Waste Management -
Hastings). The Parks Department will coordinate daily clean up.
3. Two Parks Department employees will be on duty on Saturday and Sunday, July 21st and 22nd
from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
4. The City will provide barricades where appropriate.
5. The City will erect "No Parking" and "Handicapped Parking" signs where needed.
6. Ambulance service will be provided for miscellaneous events, most importantly at the Power Boat
Races and at the Fireworks Display on Saturday, July 21, 2007.
7. The Streets or Parks Department will mark/rope the appropriate grass areas adjacent to Lock and
Dam Road for public parking.
8. The Streets or Parks Department will mow the former tank farm area to accommodate parking and
the Lake Rebecca side of the road to accommodate the carnival.
9. The Parks Department will contact Mosquito Control and arrange spraying in the Jaycee and Levee
Park areas the week ofJuly 16th.
10. The City will provide adequate police protection during the festival.
11. The City will provide extra garbage barrels at Pioneer, Jaycee and Levee Parks and provide pickup
Saturday afternoon.
12. The City will erect several temporary signs no larger than 4' X 8' (furnished by the Chamber)
approximately 3-6 weeks before the event and take them down after the festival.
13. All vendors must obtain concessions location from the Rivertown Days Committee, the City will
issue permits. Police will assist with removal of vendors without permits.
14. Provide the Chamber President with a list of cell phone numbers to reach Parks, Police, Fire
and Streets Department staff. List will remain confidential.
15. Remove two of the cement barriers at Levee Park to allow cars to enter the park for Sunday's Car
Show.
16. Assist with the expense of Port 0 Lets to the degree the City budget allows.
B. In addition to the foregoing, the Chamber agrees to the following:
1. The Chamber will work with the Police Department to arrange for adequate traffic and crowd
control at each scheduled Rivertown Days event.
2. The Chamber will provide the City with a list of contact persons with phone numbers who are
responsible for the various areas and events.
3. The Chamber will secure all necessary City permits and licenses required by Hastings City
Ordinances for any and all activities during Rivertown Days.
4. The Chamber will provide a schedule of events for Rivertown Days (see attached).
5. The Chamber will arrange for all portable toilets at sanctioned Rivertown Days events where they
deem necessary.
6. The Chamber will provide and pay for all off-duty police reserve officers, who shall be in uniform
during the festival, where the Rivertown Days Committee deems necessary, except as provided by
the Jaycees.
7. The Chamber will provide and pay for all Explorer Scout services during the festival.
8. The Chamber will coordinate all waste containers and recycling with Waste Management-Hastings.
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Vm. 5Clf.EDUL.E OF .EV.ENTS
A. A schedule of events to date is included with this agreement. Any events submitted after the date of
this agreement will be submitted to the City for approval.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Hastings and the Hastings Area
Chamber of Commerce has caused this Agreement to be executed by its
Mayor and City Clerk and Chair of the Board and President,
respectively, each acting with full authority to bind each party to
this agreement.
CITY OF HASTINGS
By
Paul Hicks, Mayor
By
Melanie Mesko Lee, City Clerk
HASTINGS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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SECURITY DUTIES AT PIONEER,
JAYCEE & LEVEE PARK AREAS
RlVERTOWN DAYS 2007
July 19 - 20
1. Direct traffic and keep it running smoothly along Second Street. Police will monitor traffic to determine
whether or not road closure is necessary.
2. Continue to direct traffic to designated parking lots filling the first lots before proceeding to the next.
3. Prevent cars from entering lots designated as areas for "permit parking" only.
4. Enforce the defined beer garden area and rules set by ordinance and agreement between the City and Rivertown
Days, which prohibits outside coolers after 6:00 p.m.
5. Patrol lots to support and assist Explorers in monitoring designated parking (e.g. Handicapped Parking and
Permit Parking).
6. Watch for activities that may disrupt the peace and try to prevent any illegal activities.
7. Stay in contact by cellular phone or radio with the Rivertown Days Steering Committee.
8. Assist public or direct them appropriately with any questions or problems. (There will be an information tent
at the river.)
9. Alert and assist ambulance service in case of an emergency.
10. Coordinate individuals or reserves so that an adequate number are working at all times. The busiest time is
Saturday evening from 6:00 p.m. until after the fireworks and during the parade (Saturday @ 6:00 p.m.).
11. Provide flashing warning lights at 15th and Maple and at 15th and Pine.
12. Assist with escorting non-licensed vendors off park property.
13. Other security duties as deemed appropriate by Mike McMenomy, Chief of Police.
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RIVERTOWN DA. YS EVENTS
Arts & Crafts
(& inflatable games)
Chamber Office (Claire Mathews)
651-437-6775
Barbary Coast Service
Our Saviour's, Marilee Anderson
651-437-9052
Bass Tournament
Pro Craft Bass Classic, Dean Truax
651-248-8015/651-437-8940
Beer Garden
Mark Ewert / Alvie Dielman
612-623-6116/651-480-8413
Bingo
Senior Center, Laurie Thrush
651-438-0750
Concessions & Fireworks
Chamber Office (Michelle Jacobs)
651-437-6775
DugareJ's Tent Dance
Jessie Ritter
651-480-0003, 651-755-9530
Downtown Side Walk Sale
Barb Hollenbeck, Kevin Hoeschen
651-438-7949; 651-437-4400
Eagle Evenls *
Jamie Bentjen, Greg Grebinowski,
Will Mann
651-437-1310,651-230-2367 (Greg),
651-438-2228 (Jamie) 437-2815 (Will)
Flea Market
Pal Wagner
651-437-4449
Kids Karnival
River of Life, Brenda Cole
651-437-3965
Kiddie Parade
Amy Kivi
651-480-3247
Kitten Ball Tournamenl *
Geoff Maltby
612-220-6473(day) or 651-437-3327 (eve)
Medallion Hunt
Edina Realty, Sandy Becker
651-437-2121
Pancake Breakfast
Methodist Church, Jerry Matula
651-437-2719 (day) or 651-983-3039 (eve)
Parade
Hastings Chamber of Commerce
651-437-6775
Photo Contest
Cindy Hoffmann
651-437-2000
Radio Show - Adventures of Tom Sawyer
LeDuc- Joan Mathison
651-437-7055,651-491-7035 (cell)
Rich Valley RC Flying Demonstration
Dan Knack
651-248-6301/651-738-8302
RTD Car & Truck Display
Greg Kasel
651-437-6400 or 651-480-2227 (eve)
River Events
Chamber Office
651-437-6775
River Rumble
Brian Schommer
651-769-1585 or 651-480-8762
School House Events *
Tim O'Brien
612-237-7318,651-438-9191
Sneaky Pete's Garden Tractor Pull
Carol & Cy Schmitz
612-309-7234 (cell) or 651-437-8291
Teen Night
Aqualic Center, Darbie Johnson
651-480-6179 or 651-775-6766 (eve)
Tennis Tournament
Margaret Cox, Women's Tennis League
651-437-1926
Vermillion State Bank Rivertown Days Run Chris Wayne, Debbie Grimm
651-437-8288 or 612-709-0705 (eve)
* Event pending - the Rivertown Days sanclioned event form has not been signed or accurately completed.
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