1d Fireworks Permit/July 4
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
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FROM:
Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal
DATE:
May 20, 2005
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Private Fireworks Display at Lake Minnewashta on July 4, 2005
This office has received a request from Americana Fireworks Display Company on
behalf of the Lake Minnewashta Fireworks Committee to conduct a fireworks display
from Minnewashta Regional Park on July 4th. This application is similar to what has
occurred for the past five years and it meets Fire Code regulations. A meeting with all
concerned parties is planned in the near future, and the Fire Department will have a
stand-by crew available at the site. Additionally, the group has provided a $1 million
liability insurance policy covering this event.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the request from Americana Fireworks Display Company
for a fireworks display permit on July 4, 2005 at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park.
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Americana Fireworks Display CO.
P.O. Box 0456
Excelsior, MN 55331-0456
612-378-7515 320-279-2098 Fax 952-470-2117
City Clerk
City o[Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 5531 ï
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MAY 0 S 2005
CITY Of CHANHASSEN
Aprii 25, 2005
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Dear City Clerk,
Attached please find a permit application tor a fireworks display at Lake Minnewashta Regional
Park on July 4, 2005. The proposed display would be the same fOffi1at as in previous year·s. A
copy of this permit application has been sent to the Fire Marshal and a copy ofthis letter has been
sent to thc director oflhe Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. Our insurance certificate will be
forwarded to all parties at the earliest it is available.
Please contact me with any questions you may have. The community contact is Ms. Beth
Ginther. her name and address arc listed below. Thank you.
Kindest Regards,
Shannon r-~1acFarlane
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Chanhassen Fire Marshal Mark Littfin
Director of Lake Minnewashta Regional Park,
Ms. Beth Ginther, Lake Minnewashta Fireworks Comnúttee
36i I Ironwood Road. Excelsior, MN 5533l 952-4ïû-l ISO
RECEIVED
MAY 0 9 2005
CHANHASSENINSPECnONS
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DIAGRAM OF FIREWORKS DISPLAY SITE
LAUNCH SITE
AREA TO BE MAINTAINED
CLEAR OF PEOPLE
DISTANCE FROM CROwl)
420'
FOOT RADIUS (A)
LARGEST DL~ETER SHELL 6"
APPLICATION FOR DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS
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This form is for the convenience of the issuing body, other forms and lor letters may be acceptable.
Name of applicant (Sponsoring Organization):
Lake Minnewashta Fireworks Committee
c/o Ms. Beth Ginther
3611lronwood Road
Excelsior, M"Ñ 55331
Name of authorized agent of applicant: AMERICANA FIREWORKS DISPLAY CO.
P.O. Box 0456
Excelsior. MN 55331-0456
PHONE 320-279-2098 612-378-75 i 5. FAX 952-470-2117
Date of display: Julv 4. 2005
Time of display; 10:00 p.m.
Location of display: Lake Minnewashta Re~ional Park
Manner and place of storage of fireworks prior to display: NO STORAGE. DELIVERED
DAY OF THE EVENT.
Type and number of fireworks to be discharged; UP TO 6" AERIAL DISPLAY SHELLS.
Name of supervising operator; Leonard Bonander OR OTHER LICENSED OPERA TOR
Certificate No.: BOl61
Signature of applicant (or agent)
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Includcd;
proof of certiticate of insurance
Diagran1 of grounds
All assistants will bc 18 years of age or older
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MAIL OR FAX TO: AMERICANA FIREWORKS
FAX 952/470-2117
P.O. Box 0456
Excelsior, MN 55331-0456
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Americana Fireworks Display CO.
P.O. Box 0456
Excelsior, MN 55331-0456
612-378-7515 320-279-2098 Fax 952-470-2117
April 25, 2005
Director, Lake Minnewashta Regionall'ark
10775 Counly Road 33
Norwood Young America, MN 55397
Dear Director,
As in previous year's, we would like to request permission to pertorm a fireworks display at Lake
Minnewashta Regional Park on July 4th, 2005.
Please contact me with any questions you may have. The community contact is Ms. Beth
Ginlher. her name and address are. listed below. Thank you.
Kindest Regards,
Shannon MacFarlane
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Chanhassen Fire Marshal Mark Littlìn
Cily Clerk. City ofCh¡mhassen
Ms. Beth Ginther, Lake Minnewashta Fireworks Committee
36 i I Ironwood Road, Excelsior, MN 5533 I 952-470-! 150
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