CR 98-79 Growers' Farmers MarketMay 26, 1998
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends the following motion: Move to approve the 1998 Growers' Market
agreement.
Adoption of this motion will allow the Growers' Association to operate the 1998 Growers'
Market on the south portion of Lot #300, according to the schedule laid out in the agreement.
Overview.
The Growers' Market is in its eleventh year of operation. The Growers' Association has
utilized Lot #300 on an annual basis for conducting its growers' market.
The growers wish to continue to utilize the same location as last year. The Growers' Market
will operate only on Saturday mornings as it did last year. It is anticipated that four to five
growers will participate.
Staff has informed the Growers' Association of the Raspberry Festival's use of Lot #300.
The market will not take place in Lot #300 during the Raspberry Festival.
Primary Issues to Consider.
Are there any outstanding issues that resulted from last year's operation?
The staff is unaware of any major conflicts or problems that resulted from the operation of
last year's Growers' Market.
Supporting Documents.
Use agreement
Nancy
Planner
Anderson, AICP
GROWERS' MARKET AGREEMENT
Council Report 98 -79
USE AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT by and between the CITY OF HOPKINS, a Municipal Corporation
( "City "), located at 1010 First Street South, Hopkins, Minnesota 55343, and THE HOPKINS
GROWERS' ASSOCIATION, a non - profit association ( "Growers ") located in c/o Eleanor
Wagner, 5529 Vernon Avenue South, Edina, Minnesota 55436.
RECITALS:
Growers is an association of individuals who produce fruits, vegetables, and other grown
products and hand - crafted items which are sold to the general public at open air markets.
Both parties desire that Growers offers their product for sale in the City, which provides
an efficient place for sale of the members' product and affords the City an opportunity to
encourage a civic activity.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits received by both parties, it
is agreed:
1. The Growers shall be granted the exclusive use of the south portion of Public
Parking Lot #300 to set up stands and sell their product to the general public in
accordance with the following schedule.
From June 20, 1998, to September 26, 1998, on Saturdays between the
hours of 7:30 a.m. and noon, except for July 11 and July 18.
2. The City will provide blockades for the Growers, who shall place them where
needed and remove and stack them neatly at the end of each sale day for the City
to pick up. The Growers shall also furnish appropriate refuse containers and keep
and remove refuse and other waste material after each sale day.
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3 A market manager representing the Growers shall be on the site during each sale
day. Said manager or someone designated by him shall be responsible for all
advertising, administrative activities, promotions, and communications with the
City and the general public concerning sale activities.
The Growers shall save and hold the City harmless from all losses, claims, actions,
and expenses arising from or out of the activities conducted or carried on by the
Growers directly or indirectly in any respect whatsoever.
5. The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement without cause at any time
upon 30 days written notice to the Growers at the address indicated above.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement on the day of
, 1998.
THE HOPKINS GROWERS' ASSOCIATION CITY OF HOPKINS
By:
Eleanor Wagner
5529 Vernon Avenue South
Edina, MN 55436
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By:
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor
By:
Steven C. Mielke, City Manager