HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 158-26 - Resolution - 2026 Latino Fest - Community Festival
RESOLUTION
Approving a Special Event Permit for the 2026 Latino Fest Community Festival with
Amplified Sound.
WHEREAS, Sec. 5-19-5(b) of the Rochester Code of Ordinances (“R.C.O.”) states that
specified on-sale intoxicating liquor licensees may dispense intoxicating liquor off-premises at a
Community Festival held with the City of Rochester; and
WHEREAS, R.C.O. Sec. 5-19-5(b) defines a “Community Festival” to mean a community event
celebrating the people, history, food, culture, music, or events of the City of Rochester as declared
by resolution of the Common Council; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 Latino Fest (“the Event”) organized by the Alliance of Chicanos Hispanics
and Latin Americas (ACHLA) will occur on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The event will take place
at Chateau Theater and Peace Plaza, located at 1st Ave SW & 1st St SW; and
WHEREAS, The Event is requesting a street closure of 1st Ave SW from W Center St to 2nd St
SW to facilitate parking for the food trucks; and
WHEREAS, The Event is a community event celebrating the people, history, food, culture, music,
or events of the City of Rochester.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota, that the Council, pursuant to R.C.O. Sec. 5-19-5(b), does hereby declare the 2026
Latino Fest as a Community Festival.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS __________ DAY OF _______________, 2026.
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PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: __________________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ______________________, 2026.
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MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)