RES 14-59RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 - 59
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING USE OF THE OFFICIAL CITY OF OTSEGO LOGO ON
SIGNS FOR THE 2014 NATHE 101 MARKET SPECIAL EVENT.
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego has established its official logo(s) to represent the
City's identity and reputation; and,
WHEREAS, use of official City logo(s) 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 official City logo(s) 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, Nathe 101 Market is promoting its annual Harvest Corn Maze and
Fall Festival special event from in September and October; and,
WHEREAS, the Harvest Corn Maze and Fall Festival special event is estimated
to have attendance of several thousand consisting people from Otsego, surrounding
communities and the region; and,
WHEREAS, the Harvest Corn Maze and Fall Festival 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, Nathe 101 Market will partner with the Otsego Parks and Recreation
Department to provide a program during the event making available discounted tickets
through the City; and,
WHEREAS, Nathe 101 Market is requesting use of an official City logo on sign(s)
located adjacent to TH 101; 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 Harvest Corn Maze and Fall Festival 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 prior
to and during the Harvest Corn Maze and Fall Festival special event; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed signs serve a functional purpose of directing event
patrons to the location as well as advertising Harvest Corn Maze and Fall Festival
special event; and,
WHEREAS, the organizers of the Harvest Corn Maze and Fall Festival 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; and,
WHEREAS, the use of an official City logo on signs identifying the Harvest Corn
Maze and Fall Festival special event is consistent with the City's goals to promote
business development and community identity; and,
WHEREAS, the Request for Council Action for the City Council meeting on 12
August 2013 and all exhibits thereof, prepared by the City Planner, is incorporated
herein.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Otsego
that Harvest Corn Maze and Fall Festival special event may use the official City logo on
two (2) signs identifying the 2014 event provided that:
1. All graphics related to official City logo(s) 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 Harvest Corn Maze and Fall Festival special event shall utilize the official
City logo only on sigs at the following locations:
a. PID 118-500-143200.
b. PID 118-500-262102.
3. The organizers of the Harvest Corn Maze and Fall Festival 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 that include the use of the City logo shall be removed from public
display and the semi -trailers removed from the properties by 10 November 2013.
5. 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 on all sides visible from TH 101 subject to approval of City staff.
MOTION BY: Heidner
SECOND BY: Schroeder
ALL IN FAVOR: Heidner, Schroeder, Stockamp, Darkenwald, Warehime
THOSE OPPOSED: None
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 8t" day of
September, 2014.
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Tami Loff, City Clerk
CITY OF OTSEGO
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Je ica L. Stockamp, Mayor