CITY OF COON RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
CHAPTER 5-1000
DANCING

5-1001 Application of Chapter 5-100. The provisions of Chapter 5-100 shall apply to the issuance of licenses hereunder.

5-1002 Permit and Conduct. All public dances must be conducted pursuant to a permit issued by the City and in a manner that complies with all State and local laws and ordinances, and which does not unreasonably disturb the comfort and repose of others. The permit holder will be responsible for the conduct of all participants at a dance. In addition to any other sanctions or penalties that may be imposed, failure to comply with this Section may result in the immediate closure of the dance event and, in the case of an annual permit, the possible suspension or revocation of that permit pursuant to Section 5-108. For the purpose of this Chapter the terms “public dance” or “dance” will mean the dance operation or event to which the general public is invited and may participate, whether or not there is a charge for admission, and which is not an operation or event for which a license or permit is otherwise issued pursuant to this Code. [Revised 4/19/05, Ordinance 1884]

5-1003 Application. Applications for a new or renewal dance permit must be submitted to the City Clerk on forms provided by the City. In addition to such information as the City Clerk may require pursuant to Section 5-102, the application shall also include:

(1) The time and place where such dance is to be held.
(2) The area of the dance floor.
(3) Whether the applicant, if a person, has ever been convicted of a crime within the past five (5) years relating to the operation of dance places and related activities, and if so, the nature thereof.

5-1004 Permit Fee. The fee for a permit shall be established from time to time by ordinance of the City Council. The Council may waive the permit fee if the applicant is a tax-exempt organization or the dance is for a charitable purpose. The permit fee for a new or renewal permit is non-refundable and must accompany the application.

5-1005 Restrictions on Issuance of Permit. No permit may be issued:

(1) If the applicant or person in charge of the dance has, within five (5) years prior to the making of such application, been convicted of a felony, or gross misdemeanor, relating to theft, moral decency, or violence arising out of a similar dancing operation any place in the United States, unless the applicant has demonstration rehabilitation in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 364.03.
(2) If the premises does not comply with the requirements of Section 5-1007.
(3) If the applicant does not submit the permit fee or submit the required insurance under Section 5-1009. [Revised 4/19/05, Ordinance 1884]

5-1006 Issuance. The City Clerk will issue or deny the permit in accordance with Section 5-102.  The decision of the  Clerk may be appealed to the City Council in accordance with Section 5-104. 

5-1007 Premises. The premises at which a dance is permitted pursuant to this Chapter must meet all of the following:

(1) Be properly ventilated to provide adequate air movement.
(2) Be equipped with separate restrooms conveniently located and accessible from within the facility which are equipped with hot and cold running water, individual towels and soap, and which are adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated.
(3) Be adequately sized to accommodate the anticipated number of persons attending the dance.
(4) Comply with all current fire codes, including but not limited to, required fire alarms and extinguishers, and adequate emergency exits which must be useable and remain unlocked while patrons are on the premises.
(5) Provide adequate parking facilities for all patrons as well as all employees, volunteers, and performers. [Revised 4/19/05, Ordinance 1884]

5-1008 Pyrotechnics. No fireworks or any pyrotechnics devices may be used at any time during a dance. [Revised 4/19/05, Ordinance 1884]

5-1009 Insurance Requirements. The permit holder must maintain a valid commercial general liability insurance policy, and if necessary commercial umbrella insurance at all times dances are conducted with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence and issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota. If such insurance contains a general aggregate limit, the general aggregate limit shall be not less than $2,000,000 and the aggregate limit shall apply on a per license basis. The insurance shall cover liability arising from the premises, the operations, independent contractors, personal injury, advertising injury, and contractorily-assumed liability. The City must be named as an additional insured under the policy. A certificate of insurance acceptable to the City must be filed with the City prior to the issuance of a permit. The certificate and the required insurance policies shall contain a provision that the coverage afforded under the contract will not be cancelled or allowed to expire until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the City. [Revised 4/19/05, Ordinance 1884]