CR 91-121 Growers Market Agreement
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Council Report: 91-121
GROWERS MARKET AGREEMENT
ProDosed Aotion
staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to ap{>roV'e
the 1991 Growers Market agreement.
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Adoption of this motion will allow the Growers Association to operate
the 1991 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 fifth year of operation..
The Growers Market 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
using the same days and times for the market. It is anticipated that
12 to 15 growers will participate. .
Sta'ff has informed the Growers Market of the proposed Mainstreet
Improvement Project. The Growers did not foresee any problems
operating their market during the. construction period on Mainstreet.
~rimary Issues to Consider
o Are there any outstanding issues which would change for last
year?
The staff is unaware of any conflicts or problems which resulted from
the operation of last year's Growers Market and is recommending
approval of this year's agreement.
SUDDortinq Information
Use agreement
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Development Director
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USE AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT by and between the CITY OF HOPKINS, aM~nicipal
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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 George Marshall, Market
Manager, 9905 Del~ Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55347.
RECITALS:
Growers is an association of individuals who produce fruits,
vegetables and other grown products and handcrafted items which are
sold to the general public at open air markets.
Both parties desire that Growers offer their product for sale in
the city which provides .an efficient place for sale of the members'
'4It product and affords the City an opportunity to ,encourage a civic,
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activity.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual b~nefits 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 22, 1991 to October 26,
1991 on Saturdays between the hours
of 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
From JUly 9, 1991 to September 24,
1991 on Tuesdays between the hours
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of 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
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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.
3. A market manager representing the Growers shall be on the
site during e'ach 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.
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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 above indicated.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement on the
day of
, 1991.
THE HOPKINS GROWERS ASSOCIATION:
CITY OF HOPKINS.
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By:
George Marshall
Its Marketing Manager
9905 Dell Road
Eden prairie, MN 55347
Steven C. Mielke, city Mgr
Nelson W. Berg, Mayor