Councilmember Reed proposes moratorium on large events held on city property

Jan 19, 2026

Councilmember Kristi Reed proposed a moratorium on large events on city property until the city adopts standards for evaluating events; the proposed ordinance would not affect current applications and would apply to events meeting specific attendance, location, or risk thresholds.

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Councilmember Kristi Reed told the council she would like the city to "consider a moratorium on events held in the city" that would apply only to events on city property until a process and standards are established. Reed said the proposed ordinance would cover large events that meet a specified attendance threshold, require use or closure of city property or a street, require public safety or public works assistance, or involve certain risk factors; the moratorium would not impact any current applications.

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