It was a picture-perfect weather for a performance by the Northfield Community Band (under the direction of Claire Larson) on Bridge Square last night, the first concert in their 2008…
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In keeping with the Locally-Grown-as-Gossip-Blog theme: A friend who moved to Silicon Valley [from New York] in the late 90s said the worst thing about living there was the low…
The June issue of the Northfield Entertainment Guide (NEG) (PDF) is now out on newsstands throughout Northfield. See the NEG home page, the NEG calendar page, or page through/expand this…
I’ve had it. As I mentioned at the tail end of our podcast a couple of weeks ago, I’m thinking that a little civil disobedience might be in order in…
Last night, the state of Minnesota’s Sesquicentennial banner arrived in Northfield. It’s making its way around the state via public libraries (see librarian Debby Nitz’ blog post for details) and…
Under the proposed new sidewalk dining ordinance, would the above type of sidewalk consumption of non-alcoholic food and beverages not be allowed anymore unless the business got a permit? In the second paragraph of the ordinance, there is a sentence that reads:
“Similarly, and as provided by chapter 14, article V of this code, a purveyor of food and beverages on premises located in such districts who is not a liquor licensee may, on an annual basis, apply for a permit to use such an area for the sale and service of food and beverages other than alcoholic beverages.”
Would it matter if customers just carry out their purchases for consumption on the sidewalk, but the establishment’s wait-staff don’t sell or service on the sidewalk?
Also, in the Nfld News story, Outdoor dining passes first round with council, Victor Summa raised other issues at Monday’s Council mtg:
Speaking before the council Monday, Summa wondered why the proposal didn’t include the word “sidewalk,” requires a landlord to consent if their tenant takes advantage of the ordinance, and asks business owners to carry more than $1 million in insurance.
See Pages 36-40 of the May 5 ouncil Agenda Packet (PDF) or the plain text here:
I got an email from Christine Stanton last week, alerting me to the opening of the Spring Craft Collective show at Grezzo Gallery on Thursday night. Fifteen artists are featured…
Dave Machacek, ArtOrg Executive Director, came into GBM early this morning and reminded me about today’s opening of the Czech Printmaking 2008 exhibit. Printmakers Jan Vicar and Kristyna Pojerova did…