Issue Sheet ATH2025-004 - Oyester Fest 2025
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City of Smyrna Issue Sheet File Number: ATH2025-004 A Max Bacon City Hall 2800 King Street Smyrna, GA 30080 9 3 2 Agenda Date: 1/6/2025 In Control: City Council File Type: Authorization Agenda Section: Formal Business Department: Community Relations / Administration Agenda Title: Approval of the Special Event Permit for Atkins Park through Redbird Events to hold the annual Oysterfest in the Smyrna Market Village, which includes approval of the closure of W. Spring Street around the Smyrna Market Village fountain Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and council approval for Atkins Park to serve beer, wine, and liquor beyond their business premises. Ward 3 Councilmember Travis Lindley ISSUE AND BACKGROUND: Atkins Parks, assisted by Redbird Events, are requesting to hold the annual Oysterfest in the Smyrna Market Village. The 2025 event time includes: Friday, January 31, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (no road closures this day) Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Organizers are requesting the closure of W. Spring Street around the Smyrna Market Village fountain Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Redbird Events (Bettie Cagle 404-754-3211) is the event coordinator working on behalf of Atkins Park (Kevin Drawe 770-272-7454). Atkins Park is also requesting approval for alcohol sales in the event space beyond their business. The event permit application, event map, and letter describing the alcohol pouring details are attached. The event organizers will provide a copy of liability insurance prior to the event date. RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: Staff recommends approval of the Special Event Permit for Atkins Park through Redbird Events to hold the annual Oysterfest in the Smyrna Market Village, which includes approval of the closure of W. Spring Street around the Smyrna Market Village fountain Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and council approval for Atkins Park to serve beer, wine, and liquor beyond their business premises.