Special Events Review Committee

City of Laconia Special Events Technical Review Committee Wednesday, July 14, 2021 - 12:00 PM City Hall in the Armand A. Bolduc Council Chamber 7/14/2021 - Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER R. Mora called the meeting to order at 12:04 PM 2. ROLL CALL Members present: Hilary Young, Licensing; Nicholas Schwarz, Water Department; Lt. Christopher Noyes, Laconia Police Department; Wes Anderson, Director - Department of Public Works. 3. RECORDING SECRETARY K. Santoro, Zoning Technician 4. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Rob Mora, Assistant Planner 5. OTHER BUSINESS 5.1. Motorcycle Week Follow-Up (PDF) The committee reviewed the comments from C. Roffo of the Fire Department. Vendor arrival/setup was discussed. It was noted that there were two RVs set up on Lakeside Ave with power and water hooked up from nearby buildings. It was noted that a delivery truck for AKWA became stuck as traffic was one way; fortunately DPW was nearby working and was able to open the gate to let the truck out. Additional temporary “No Outlet” signage was suggested. Witches Brew was discussed, during the first park of Motorcycle Week with the one way traffic they did not have any business. The upper portion of the road was opened to two way traffic but it was noted that there were several near misses due to motorcycles using both lanes in one direction. It was noted that the NH Railroad was very active in checking the railroad property. There was a vendor that had a generator on the railroad property, they were asked to relocate it. They relocated it but it was too close to the tent. The committee noted one condition that should be added to the approvals for vendors on private property is that the property owner is responsible for trash removal. The Police Department noted that they tweaked their plans as needed. They did note that there was confusion regarding the outdoor permits for The Big House and Towner Hill Tavern. It was not an issue but needed clarification.  is that the property owner is responsible for trash removal. The Police Department noted that they tweaked their plans as needed. They did note that there was confusion regarding the outdoor permits for The Big House and Towner Hill Tavern. It was not an issue but needed clarification. Licensing noted that they were down 25-30 vendors, mainly food vendors. A lot were waiting until the last minute due to post COVID regulations. She did note that Friday Vending Fees were up from 52 in 2019 to 85 in 2021. At 12:40 PM R. Mora opened the public hearing. Jennifer Anderson of Laconia Motorcycle Week Association thanked the committee for their hard work. She noted it was a strong year and that the photo tower business was way up this year. At 12:42 PM R. Mora closed the public hearing. The committee briefly discussed closing Lakeside Ave early in the morning to allow DPW to set up without traffic coming through. If it is done very early in the morning, the disruption to local residents would be minimal. 6. ADJOURNMENT At 12:44 W. Anderson made a motion to adjourn. C. Noyes seconded the motion. All in favor.