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Special Event License
City ordinance may require special events to be licensed in the City of Blaine.
Special events may require a license to ensure that noise and other concerns do not affect neighboring properties. Events that may require a license include athletic tournaments, parades, races, carnivals or outdoor concerts.
Application must be submitted 45 prior to the event. If you are planning to hold a special event, contact Linda Sapp for more information.
Review and Prepare
The following documents need to be available for upload during the online application process. Please note, documents need to be in a PDF format.
- Background Investigation Release Form (PDF)
- Driver's License
(color copy) - Certificate of Liability Insurance
- Site Plan Map (including street names, barricades, drive isle (14 feet), locations for ten/stage, LP tank(s), portable toilet)
- Neighborhood Approval (if applicable)
- State-issued Caterer's Permit and Certificate of Liability Insurance
(naming the City of Blaine as an additional insured with the dates/times of event)(if applicable) - Map or Sketch of Proposed Walk/Run/Parade Route (if applicable)
- Parking/Shuttle Bus Plan (if applicable)
- Articles of Incorporation/Bylaws (if applicable)
- Special Event Application Fee
- Club/Charitable/Religious/Non-Profit Organization Fee - $100
- All Other for Profit Organizations - $200
- Deposit Fee per Day - $250
- Please mail a check to:
City of Blaine
Attn: City Clerk
10801 Town Square Drive NE
Blaine MN 55449
- Please mail a check to:
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Once you have gathered the necessary documents above and have created an account, you are ready to begin the online application process.
Please note the following:
- Once the application is started, the system will not allow you to go back to a previous page, you must continue through the entire application.
- Once you have completed and uploaded all required documents, a review page allows you to go back and edit any part of the application.
- Any question or upload with a red asterisk (*) is required.
Review and Payment Process
- Special Event Application Fee
- Club/Charitable/Religious/Non-Profit Organization Fee - $100
- All Other for Profit Organizations - $200
- Deposit Fee per Day - $250
- Please mail a check to:
City of Blaine
Attn: City Clerk
10801 Town Square Drive NE
Blaine MN 55449
- Please mail a check to:
- License fees are payable online during the application process, please have payment information ready.
- Application Review Period - 45 business days
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iMS Help Business Licensing
Phone: 763-717-2794, Option 5
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Cathy Sorensen
City ClerkPhone: 763-785-6124
Mobile: 763-478-7282
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Linda Sapp
Deputy City ClerkPhone: 763-785-6122
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Lisa Derr
Administration TechnicianPhone: 763-785-6120
Mobile: 612-422-3294
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City Clerk Department
Physical Address
10801 Town Square Drive NE
Blaine, MN 55449
Phone: 763-785-6122Fax: 763-785-6191