RES 14-45RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 - 45
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING USE OF THE OFFICIAL CITY OF OTSEGO LOGO ON
SIGNS FOR THE 2014 ROCKWOODS JAMFEST SPECIAL EVENT.
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego has established its official logo to represent the
City's identity and reputation; and,
WHEREAS, use of the official City logo is determined at the discretion of the City
Council and is limited to official City business such as communications, facilities, official
signage, services and events; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council may allow third parties use of the official City logo
on a case-by-case basis when doing so is in the best interest of the City as determined
by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, Rockwoods Bar and Grille, in association with other local
businesses, is promoting the third annual Rockwoods Jamfest special event on 15
August 2014; and,
WHEREAS, the Otsego Lions Club, a non-profit community established with
consistent with the goals of the City's Strategic Plan and support of the City, is an
official partner and will be undertaking community fundraising activities as part of the
event; and,
WHEREAS, the Jamfest special event is estimated to have attendance of several
thousand consisting people from Otsego, surrounding communities and the region; and,
WHEREAS, the Jamfest special event has a potential significant economic
benefit for Otsego business both for event related patronage as well as increased
awareness of the Otsego market; and,
WHEREAS, the organizers of the Jamfest special event are requesting use of
the official City logo on three (3) signs located west of TH 101 north of CSAH 39, a sign
located at the northeast quadrant of CSAH 39 and Quaday Avenue and east of TH 101
and north of CSAH 42; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed signs are in addition to other event advertising
including radio and advertising signs located outside of Otsego targeting a regional
audience for the Jamfest special event that promote the City of Otsego as the event
location; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed signs would be displayed only for a limited period sixty
(60) days prior to the Jamfest special event; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed signs serve a functional purpose of directing event
patrons to the location as well as advertising Jamfest special event; and,
WHEREAS, the organizers of the Jamfest special event are providing the
proposed signs at no cost to the City and use of the signs will have no impact to City
service capacity.
WHEREAS, the use of the official City logo on signs identifying the Jamfest
special event is consistent with the City's goals to promote business development and
community identity as well as promotion of the Otsego Prairie Festival; and,
WHEREAS, the Request for Council Action for the City Council meeting on 27
May 2014, prepared by the City Planner, is incorporated herein.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Otsego
that Rockwoods Jamfest special event may use the official City logo on three (3) signs
identifying the 2014 event provided that:
All graphics related to the official City logo remain the property of the City of
Otsego with permission granted for its use only as specifically provided for
herein. All other uses are prohibited.
2. The Rockwoods Jamfest special event shall utilize the official City logo only as
follows subject to submission of written permission from each property owner to
locate a temporary sign upon the property:
a. On one (1) single sign face located on PID 118-500-143200 adjacent to
TH 101.
b. On one (1) sign having two faces located on PID 118-173-002010
adjacent to CSAR 39.
C. On one (1) single sided sign face located on PID 118-500-262102
adjacent to TH 101.
3. The organizers of the Rockwoods Jamfest special event shall submit to the
Zoning Administrator a proof image of the proposed signs for approval prior to
any public display of the signs.
4. The signs advertising the Jamfest 2014 event shall be removed from public
display and the structures removed from the premises by 21 August 2014 except
as utilized by the City for the Otsego Prairie Festival.
5. No events or advertisements other than information related to Jamfest 2014 or
the Otsego Prairie Festival shall be displayed upon the sign. Violation of this
condition shall be subject to immediate fines for violation of this agreement and
the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with the City Code.
6. The organizers shall provide skirting or other screening of the semi -trailers used
to display the signs adjacent to TH 101 between the grade and bottom of the
trailers as may be visible from TH 101 subject to approval of City staff.
MOTION BY: Darkenwald
SECOND BY: Stockamp
ALL IN FAVOR: Darkenwald, Stockamp, Heidner,aWarehime, Schroeder
THOSE OPPOSED: None
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 23rd day of JUne,
2014.
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Tami Loff, City Clerk
CITY OF OTSEGO
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Je ica L. Stockamp, Mayor