City of Jordan
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT INFORMATION
We are happy that you have chosen to plan a special event in the City of Jordan. From community
based festivals, parades, and other special events, the City of Jordan is proud to approve permits for a
number of exciting special events each year.
In general, any organized activity impacting city services or involving the use of, or having an impact on
public property, public facilities, sidewalks, medians, or street areas requires that a permit from the city
be obtained.
Timing:
A completed application can be filed as early as six months before the event, is highly
recommend to be received no later than 30 days (60 days if alcohol or gambling are involved)
before the actual event dated. Depending on the date of the next City Council Meeting you
could risk not getting approval in time for your event.
A completed application should be submitted to the City Clerk’s office at the Jordan Government Center,
210 East First Street, Jordan, MN 55352. Phone number 952-492-2535.
Permit Process:
The permit application process begins when you submit a completed Special Event Permit Application.
Keep in mind that acceptance of your application should in no way be construed as final approval or
confirmation of your request. Upon receipt of your application, the City of Jordan will distribute copies
of your application to all city departments affected by your application for review. During the review
process you will be notified if your event requires additional information, permits, or licenses. You will
be allowed time to provide us with all pending documents. Delays in providing these items often delay
our ability to finish our review and issue a Special Event Permit for your event. You may be contacted
individually by these departments if they have specific questions or concerns about your event.
Depending on the impact on City services, size and type of event, a group meeting with all affected
departments, and you may be scheduled to clarify questions and concerns. While we have tried to
make this process a “one-stop” process, it is your responsibility to contact federal, state, or county
agencies for other relevant permits.
Events in Park/On Public Property:
If you plan to hold your event in a City park, you must “reserve” the park for the date(s) that the event is
to be held. To do this, you should call the “Community Education” Department at 952-492-6211. While
there is no fee for any special events permit, a refundable deposit is required to “reserve” a park and
there may be a few to reserve a gazebo. Special rules and restrictions unique to each site of facility may
apply.
NOTICE: Glass beverage containers are prohibited on all public property. You must use cans or plastic
cups.
Insurance:
The following insurance requirements must be met in order to obtain an event permit.
1. You will be required to provide proof of insurance coverage in which the city is named as an
additional insured party of the event.
2. Your policy must have a zero deductible or you must submit a refundable check or money order
to the City Clerk’s office in the amount of the deductible.
3. The following coverage is required:
a. $ 250,000 No alcohol at the event
b. $ 500,000 Alcohol is being served at the event
c. $1,000,000 Alcohol is being sold at the event
Permit Revocation:
If the conditions of the permit are being violated, a safety issue arises and cannot be resolved, or the
event is creating an abnormal public nuisance beyond that which would be expected from such an
event, the Mayor, the City Administrator, the Chief of Police, or the Public Works Director may revoke
the permit and close down the event.
Post Event Clean Up:
The applicant is responsible for post event clean up. The public property used during the event should
be returned to pre-event condition. Any required deposit will be refunded by the Community Education
Office upon notification from Public Works that an inspection has been completed and no cleanup costs
or damages have been incurred by the city.
Contact Information:
The applicant shall provide a contact cell phone number to an event responsible individual which can be
utilized by city staff for the duration of the event. Grounds for permit revocation shall exist if an event
responsible individual can’t be reached when needed by city staff.
Additional Requirements:
Attach copies of all required licenses and permits to the application. This includes but is not
limited to: Caterers license, alcohol permit, general merchandise concession license, food
health permit, building/electrical permit (bleachers/scaffolding/grandstand/stages/platforms),
fire department permit (fireworks, parade floats, air supported structures/canopies/ fabric
shelters/fuels/cooking facilities).
Attach a list of vendors (including contact information) and what they will be selling.
Attach a diagram of “command post”, vendor, toilet, and garbage receptacle locations.
Attach a diagram (if applicable) any requested street closures, detours, traffic routes, etc.
Also note that the applicant is required to notify the property owners surrounding the street
closures three weeks prior to the event.
CITY OF JORDAN
SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT APPLICATION
Date application submitted: _______________________________________________
Name of event: _______________________________________________
Date/time of event: Date:_____________Time:_________________________
Location of event: _______________________________________________
Event end time: _______________________________________________
Event location: _______________________________________________
Alcohol to be served? Yes ( ) No ( )
Responsible Individual: _______________________________________________
Name
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Address
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Telephone Number
Sponsoring Organization: _______________________________________________
(if applicable)
Reviewed by City Council ______________________
Date
Approved ( ) Denied ( )
City Administrator’s approval: ______________________
Signature
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Date
Applicant Please Do Not Write In the Shaded Areas
Special Events Permit Application
Type of Event: (Check all that apply)
( ) Alcohol Involved ( ) Concert ( ) Political Activity
( ) Bicycle Race ( ) Dance ( ) Promotional or Sales
( ) Carnival ( ) Parade ( ) Run/Walk
( ) Car Show ( ) Festival ( ) Street Fair
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TITLE/PURPOSE/SUMMARY OF EVENT
1. Is the sponsoring organization a non-profit, civic, or religious organization? _________________
2. Is the sponsoring organization a “for-profit” organization? ________________________________
3. Will any part of the event take place on public property?_________________________________
4. If yes to # 3, give location(s):
5. Do you wish to close any streets or sidewalks for this event?______________________________
6. If yes to # 5, list streets and/or locations
7. If yes to # 5, provide the time and duration of the closure:________________________________
8. Please note that you may be required to notify the property owners surrounding the street
closures three weeks prior to the event.
9. Will you be re-routing any traffic? (Attach route map to application)
10. If applicable to # 9, Have you obtained the proper state or county permit?__________________
11. Are you installing temporary buildings, tents or canopies?_______________________________
12. Will there be music? If yes, provide beginning and end times:____________________________
13. Will you need the Jordan Police to provide security?____________________________________
14. Will there be alcohol? Sold___ Furnished___ BYOB___
Where?/When?_________________________________________________________________
What system will be used to assure under aged individuals do not purchase or consume
Alcohol at the event:____________________________________________________________
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15. Will there be vendors at the event? Food_____ Merchandise_____ Other_____
Describe vendors:
Please Note: All Food Trucks need to fill out and get approval of the City Food Truck Yearly or Single
Event Peddler Permit. The event organizer will need to provide written approval for each Food
Truck included in the event.
16. Have you contracted for cleanup services or do you have a cleanup plan in place?___________
17. Date and time set up begins:______________________________________________________
18. Date and estimated time cleanup will be finished:_____________________________________
19. Describe number and types of animals to be used in event:______________________________
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20. Number of portable toilets to be brought in for the event:______________________________
21. Will golf carts or similar transport vehicles be used?___________________________________
22. Will there be fireworks?_________________________________________________________
23. Will there be temporary structures constructed for the event?__________________________
24. Number of trash containers at this site:_____________________________________________
25. Will there be an event “command post”?____________________________________________
26. Who will provide first aid at the event if needed?______________________________________
27. Describe any live entertainment or source of music for the event:________________________
28. Describe lighting for nighttime events:
SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT APPLICATION
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
The special event/parade applicant or president or designee of the sponsoring organization(s) (hereafter called
“applicant”) agrees to reimburse the City of Jordan (hereafter called “City”) for all loss incurred by it in repairing or
replacing damage to City property proximately caused by the applicant, its officers, employee, agents, monitors, or
any other persons attending or forming the special event or parade who were, or should have been, under the
applicant’s control. Persons who merely attend or join in a special event or parade are not considered by that
reason alone to be “under the control” of the applicant.
The applicant further agrees to defend without costs, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents,
and employees from any liability to any persons damages, losses, or injuries arising out of or alleged to arise out of
the permitted event, which was proximately caused by the action of the applicant, its officers, employees, agents,
including monitors, or any other persons attending or joining the event who were, or reasonably should have been
under the control of the applicant. Persons who merely attend or join in an event are not considered by that
reason alone to beunder the control” of the applicant. I certify that the information contained in the foregoing
application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I have agreed to abide by the rules and regulations
governing the proposed Special Event under the Jordan Municipal Code. I understand that this application is made
subject to the rules and regulations established by the City Council and/or the City Administrator or the City
Administrator’s designee. Applicant Agrees to comply with all other requirements of the City, County, State,
Federal Government, and any other applicable entity which may pertain to the use of the Event venue and the
conduct of the Event. I agree to abide by these rules and further certify that I on behalf of the Host Organization
am also authorized to commit that organization, and therefore agree to be financially responsible for any costs and
fees that may be incurred by or on behalf of the event to the City of Jordan. I understand and agree to comply with
all the terms of the above Hold Harmless Agreement/Affidavit if my application has been approved and all special
conditions and required advance payments have been met. I agree to abide by all applicable city ordinance
governing special events. I understand that special conditions may be required by the city in order to obtain the
permit and I agree to abide by those conditions. I understand that the City Administrator or their designee may
revoke a special event permit if the conditions set forth in the permit application are not being followed.
Signature of Applicant(s):__________________________Date:_____________________
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Signature of Officer of Sponsoring Organization:_________________________________
Title:______________________________________Date:__________________________
I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this application is true and correct.
Signature of Applicant:_____________________________Date:_______________________________
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SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT APPLICATION
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( ) Any/all appropriate fees/deposits paid
( ) Insurance requirements met
( ) All permits, licenses, and diagrams submitted
( ) Department head review completed
( ) Administration ( ) Police ( ) Public Works ( ) Fire
( ) Planning ( ) Clerk’s Office