Graham Park

Although best known as the home of the Olmsted County Fair, Graham Park has much more to offer. From multi-use arenas to beautiful rental space for weddings and events, let Graham Park be on your bucket list.

Weddings + events

We host a variety of events year-round. From weddings and graduations to trade shows and auctions, we provide diverse venues that can house it all. Learn more.

Olmsted County Fair

The Olmsted County Fair is where the fun begins. Come join us with your family and friends and explore all what we have to offer. 

Graham Arena complex

Ice skate at Graham Park! The indoor complex is open year-round and consists of four large arenas and over 100,000 square feet of year-round usable space.

Park features

Graham Park offers a host of facilities and usable space for your next event.

Graham Park Rules

Ordinance No. 22-____

The Olmsted County Board of Commissioners does ordain as follows:
AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTIONS 3950-3969 OF THE
OLMSTED COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES –
ESTABLISHING GRAHAM PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS

Section 1. Section 3951 of the Olmsted County Code of Ordinances is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
3951. APPLICATION – The following rules and regulations shall apply to Graham
Park. These Graham Park Rules and Regulations have been specifically approved by
the
Olmsted County Fair Board to apply during the County Fair. In addition, in the event a
person or organization has rented a building at Graham Park in connection with an
event,
to the extent the requirements of the Facility Use Agreement may conflict with these
Rules and Regulations, the requirements of the Facility Use Agreement shall supersede
these Rules and Regulations inside the rented building for the duration of the event. In
addition, in the event a person or organization has rented Graham Park in its entirety
including both the buildings and outdoor common areas pursuant to an agreement with
the City or the County, to the extent the requirements of the Rental Agreement may
conflict with these Rules and Regulations, the requirements of the Rental Agreement
shall supersede these Rules and Regulations within Graham Park for the duration of the
event.
Section 2. Section 3952 of the Olmsted County Code of Ordinances is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
3952. PENALTIES – Any person who willfully violates any these rules and
regulations during the Olmsted County Fair is guilty of a misdemeanor criminal offense
pursuant to Section 38.01 of the Minnesota Statutes. Offenses are punishable by a fine
of not more than $1,000 and/or a jail term of not more than 90 days upon prosecution
for that offense. A violation of these rules and regulations may also be grounds for being
barred from Graham Park property for a period of time at the discretion of Facilities and
Building Operations Staff to the extent needed to insure public health and safety.
Section 3. Section 3953 of the Olmsted County Code of Ordinances is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
3953. DISORDERLY CONDUCT – No person shall engage disorderly conduct as set
forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.72. This includes:
A. engaging in brawling or fighting;
B. disturbing a lawful assembly or meeting, not unlawful in its character;
C. engaging in offensive, obscene, abusive, boisterous, or noisy conduct or
language tending reasonably to arouse alarm, anger, or resentment in others;
D. refusing to comply with Graham Park rules and regulations as directed by
Facilities and Building Operations Staff in a manner which threatens to provoke a
breach of the peace.
Section 4. Section 3954 of the Olmsted County Code of Ordinances is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
3954. EXCESSIVE NOISE – No person shall use amplified speakers and public
address systems without advance permission of the Director of Facilities and Building
Operations or his/her designee. Making noise which is loud enough to disturb others in
the vicinity is prohibited. Violating posted quiet hours in Graham Park after 10:30 p.m.
and prior to 7:00 a.m. daily is prohibited.
Section 5. Section 3955 of the Olmsted County Code of Ordinances is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
3955. VANDALISM – No person shall destroy alter, injure or remove any real or
personal property, improvements to real property, vegetation, or harass wildlife brought
to Graham Park for exhibition purposes.
Section 6. Section 3956 of the Olmsted County Code of Ordinances is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
3956. SANITATION – No person shall fail to separate and dispose of garbage and
recyclables by placing these materials in the containers provided. Disposal of solid waste
within Graham Park which was generated outside of Graham Park is prohibited. For
persons authorized to camp in the campground, RV wastewater must be collected in an
enclosed tank and disposed of at the designated dump station. Wastewater disposal onto
the ground is prohibited.
Section 7. Section 3957 of the Olmsted County Code of Ordinances is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
3957. FIRES – No person shall have a campfire except in portable campfire pits in
designated areas and only if approved by Facilities and Building Operations Staff.
Section 8. Section 3958 of the Olmsted County Code of Ordinances is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
3958. LICENSED MOTORIZED VEHICLES - No person shall operate licensed
motor vehicles except on improved roads and in designated parking areas in Graham
Park, except as needed by Facilities and Building Operations Staff in connection with
maintenance activities. Temporary exceptions to this requirement may be permitted with
the advance permission of Facilities and Building Operations Staff as needed in order to
provide access for disabled visitors to specific areas of Graham Park not served by
improved roads. No person shall operate a licensed motor vehicle at greater than the
posted speed limit on public right of ways within Graham Park or in a manner which
places the public in the surrounding area at significant risk of harm.
Section 9. Section 3959 of the Olmsted County Code of Ordinances is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
3959. MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL VEHICLES – No person shall operate
motorized recreational vehicles in Graham Park including, but not limited to trail bikes,
all-terrain vehicles, etc. No person shall operate golf carts or mopeds in Graham Park.
Temporary exceptions to this requirement may be permitted with the advance permission
of Facilities and Building Operations Staff as needed in order to provide access for disabled
visitors to specific areas of Graham Park not served by improved roads. While use of
bicycles and in-line skates is permitted on improved roads in Graham Park, no person
shall use them in any playgrounds or playscapes.
Section 10. Section 3960 of the Olmsted County Code of Ordinances is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
3960. DOMESTIC PETS –
A. Pet Control. No person shall bring domestic pets to Graham Park unless they
are confined on a leash not exceeding 6 feet long.
Exceptions:
1) However, service animals on a leash are permitted with their owners in all
areas of Graham Park so long as they are not causing a disturbance to persons
or other animals in the vicinity.
2) In addition, this restriction shall not apply during permitted events inside
enclosed structures such as dog shows.
3) In addition, no person shall bring domestic pets to Graham Park at any time
during the Olmsted County Fair even if confined to a leash not exceeding 6 feet
long.
B. Pets Running at Large. No person shall permit a domestic pet to run at large
in Graham Park. Domestic pets found running at large must be removed from Graham
Park upon a request by Facilities and Building Operations Staff.
C. Clean Up of Pet Feces. No person shall fail to clean up after their domestic pet
and properly dispose of any feces deposited in Graham Park.
D. Dangerous Dogs. No person shall possess or control a dangerous dog at
Graham Park. A "dangerous dog" means any dog that has:
1) when unprovoked, inflicted bites on a person, domestic animal, or captive
wild animal; or
2) when unprovoked, chased or approached a person, domestic animal, or
captive wild animal in an apparent attitude of attack; or
3) has a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked,
causing injury or otherwise threatening the safety of persons, domestic animals,
or captive wild animals.
4) If a dog is determined to be "dangerous" by Facilities and Building Operation
Staff or by another government entity, the dog must be immediately removed
from Graham Park by the owner or person in possession or control of the dog,
and the dog will be permanently barred from returning to Graham Park. This
includes any dogs that are designated service animals.
E. Barking Dogs. No person shall possess or control a dog in Graham Park which
barks, whines, howls, bays, cries or makes other noise excessively so as to cause
annoyance, disturbance or discomfort to any individual provided that such noise lasts
for a period of more than five minutes continuously or intermittent barking that
continues for more than one hour and is plainly audible outside the campsite, motor
vehicle or other area where the dog is kept. It shall not be a violation of this section
if the dog was barking, crying or making other noise due to harassment or injury to
the dog or a trespass upon Graham Park premises where the dog is located such as a
campsite or motor vehicle. Any dogs found to be in violation of this requirement must
be removed from Graham Park by the owner or person in possession and control of
the dog upon request by Facilities and Building Operation Staff.
Section 11. Section 3961 of the Olmsted County Code of Ordinances is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
3961. PARK HOURS – With the exception of the streets that run through Graham
Park, no person other than County Facilities and Building Operations staff or law
enforcement shall be present in Graham Park from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily without
the permission of Facilities and Building Operations staff.
Section 12. Section 3962 of the Olmsted County Code of Ordinances is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
3962. FIREARMS AND WEAPONS –
A. No person shall possess or use firearms, explosives, slingshots, bows and arrows,
and other weapons in Graham Park, except as needed by Facilities and Building
Operations Staff for necessary animal control measures or in emergency situations.
Exceptions:
1) Gun Shows. However, firearms are permitted in Graham Park in
connection with specific events where a person or an organization has leased
space from the City or County for a set duration such as a gun show.
2) Permits to Carry. In addition, persons who possess a valid permit to carry
a firearm are also authorized to carry a firearm while at Graham Park consistent
with the requirements set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 624.714. No permit
to carry holder shall fail to carry their permit with them or fail to properly carry
or secure their firearm at all times in Graham Park.
Section 13. Section 3963 of the Olmsted County Code of Ordinances is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
3963. USE OF TOBACCO AND E-CIGARETTE TYPE PRODUCTS – No person shall
use tobacco and e-cigarette type products inside all Graham Park buildings as required
by the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act. Use of tobacco and e-cigarette type products is
only permitted in designated areas such as Graham Park parking lots and in the
campground pursuant to the County’s Tobacco Free Grounds Policy.
Section 14. Section 3964 of the Olmsted County Code of Ordinances is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
3964. FIREWORKS – No person shall use fireworks in Graham Park except in
connection with an event where a person or an organization has leased space from the
City or the County and only following issuance of a valid fireworks display permit from
the Rochester Fire Department.
Section 15. Section 3965 of the Olmsted County Code of Ordinances is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
3965. PRIVATE BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND SOLICITATION - No person,
business or organization shall operate a private business, post or distribute advertising
materials or solicit private business at Graham Park except from paid exhibitor/vendor
space leased from the City or County without the express written consent of the Director
Facilities and Building Operation or his/her designee. Any violation of this rule will result
in being asked to vacate leased space at Graham Park without a refund of the rental fee.
Section 16. Section 3966 of the Olmsted County Code of Ordinances is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
3966. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES – No person aged 21 years or older shall possess
or consume of alcoholic beverages outside of those areas designated by the Director
Facilities and Building Operations or his/her designee. No person aged 20 years and
younger shall possess or consume alcoholic beverages in any areas within Graham Park.
Section 17. Section 3967 of the Olmsted County Code of Ordinances is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
3967. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES – No person shall possess or use illegal controlled
substances as defined in Chapter 152 of the Minnesota Statutes and which are not prescribed by
a physician for use by the possessor in any areas within Graham Park.
Section 18. Section 3968 of the Olmsted County Code of Ordinances is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
Section 3968. DRONES
A. No person shall operate a drone (unmanned aerial vehicle) in the airspace above Graham Park unless the drone operator meets all applicable F.A.A. requirements as set forth in Chapter 1, Subchapter F, Part 107, Subpart D, of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as amended.
B. Drone operators using drones that must be registered with the FAA must carry their actual remote pilot certificate and a form of identification to be produced if requested by law enforcement.
C. No drone operator shall direct a drone to takeoff or land within the boundaries of Graham Park except as part of a drone light show approved by the County which meets the requirements in Subdivision E below.
D. No drone operator shall operate a drone within a 500-foot radius of the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Homeland Security facility located at 1421 3rd Avenue Southeast.
E. Drone light shows are a permitted use over Graham Park provided all of the following criteria are met:
1) Drone light show operators must have signed a written agreement with the County prior to the show that sets forth the conditions under which the show may occur. This shall include, but is not limited to, prior notice to County staff of the start time and end time of the show and the specific location where the drone light show will occur.
2) Drone light shows shall only take place over areas of Graham Park where no spectators other than drone light show staff are situated beneath the drones.
3) Drones participating in drone light shows over Graham Park shall be used only for that purpose.
F. No drone operator shall operate a drone inside a building located at Graham Park without obtaining advance written approval of a proposed flight plan from County Building Operations staff.
Section 19. Section 3969 of the Olmsted County Code of Ordinances is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
3969. PROTESTS/DEMONSTRATIONS – No person shall participate in a
protest/demonstration at Graham Park outside of the location designated by the Director
of Facilities and Building Operations. The designated location is south of the 14th St. West
entrance to Graham Park between Broadway Ave. and the stone wall. No person shall
obstruct the entrances or exits to Graham Park or of the public right of ways within and
adjacent to Graham Park in connection with any protest/demonstration.
These Rules and Regulations shall take effect May 1, 2022.

Graham Park Facility Rental Requirements

GRAHAM PARK FACILITY RENTAL REQUIREMENTS
I. Purpose:
A. Requirements for community use of Graham Park facilities and equipment, not including however the Graham Arenas complex portion of Graham Park.
II. Reservations:
A. Olmsted County Graham Park accepts reservations via Email and Telephone. All parties who intend to be responsible for the event – “Users”- will be required to sign the Graham Facilities Use Permit
B. When making a reservation the renter(s) must provide the following information
i. Date of Event
ii. Department, agency, program, or person making the reservation
iii. Name and type of event
iv. Details regarding catering service (if applicable) including a copy of the permit and liability insurance
v. Space reserved
vi. Mailing Address
vii. Phone number
viii. Email address
C. Once information is obtained a Graham Facility Use Permit will be sent out by mail or email. The User has 30 days to return the permit with facility use payment unless event is less than 30 days away. If event is reserved within 30 days of event day, the permit and payment need to be made 10 days prior to event.
III. Rental Fees and Damage Deposits:
A. Facility Charges and sales tax, if applicable to be paid before event by cash, credit card, money orders or check made out to Olmsted County for use of facilities, equipment, and staff time. All fees are due at the time this Lease Agreement is signed by the parties. If payment is not received at the office of Olmsted County Facilities and Building Operations at 2122 Campus Drive SE, Suite 200, Rochester, MN 55904, telephone 507/328-7180, the date of the event will be released from the scheduling calendar and the County/City will not be obligated to make the portion of Graham Park to be leased available to User for the event. All building and grounds rental rates are subject to 8.125% Sales Tax unless the User completes and returns a copy of the Minnesota Revenue Certificate of Exemption ST3 form at the time payment is due. Failure to fully complete said form will result in sales tax being added to the facility rental fee.
B. A damage deposit in the form of cash, cashier’s check, or money order made out to Olmsted County to cover any property damages and/or cleaning expenses which Olmsted County incurs related to the event is required. Olmsted County reserves the right to adjust deposit amounts based on party size and activities. The damage deposit must be paid a minimum of one business day before the event. Any remaining balance not needed to cover damage or cleaning expenses will be refunded to User as set forth in Section 6 below.
IV. Cancellation Or Failure To Occupy:
A. Should User cancel its event prior to the scheduled date less than 120 days prior to the commencement of the event, the County shall retain all deposits received as of the cancellation date. User shall reimburse the County for all costs incurred by County as of the cancellation date, and if User’s deposits do not adequately cover the County costs, User will be responsible to the County for said charges. User must pay within 10 days of receiving an invoice from the County staff for said charges.
V. Cleanup After Event:
A. After completion of use, User is required to return the inside and outside of the buildings (back to their clean, safe and orderly pre-event condition. User is required to take down all decorations, pick up and properly dispose of litter, and debris, and any other items resulting from the use of the building(s) and/or parking lots in containers provided by User’s solid waste services vendor. County has the right to remove any and all goods, wares, merchandise and other property or equipment associated with the event left behind on the site and User shall reimburse County for any and all costs incurred for such removal.
VI. User Responsible for Damage and Loss of Property:
A. User will be responsible for loss or damage to any County property used in conjunction with this event and for securing the premises as directed by law enforcement personnel with jurisdiction during said usage. Use of any temporary fencing or other crowd control equipment for the event must be submitted to the County for review and approval at least 10 calendar days prior to the commencement of the event. The County assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any property placed on the premises by User and User hereby releases the County from any liability of any kind for loss or damage to any such property.
VII. Damage Deposit and Payment for Damage:
A. The damage deposit will be deposited into Olmsted County’s funds upon receipt pending the completion of the event. County Staff will inspect Graham Park buildings grandstands, infield, and/or parking lots and adjacent areas on the first business morning after the rental use.
i. If the rented building, grandstands, infield and/or parking lots are found to be in their pre-event condition which is clean, safe and orderly and there is no damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, the damage deposit will be returned to User in the form of a check sent by certified mail with return receipt and postmarked within 30 (thirty) business days after the event date.
ii. If custodial services are required after an event, the actual time and materials incurred by the County for the cleanup will be deducted from the security deposit. Any damage incurred to walls, windows, or any other structural property will also be deducted from the security deposit. If the cleanup and damages exceed the security deposit paid, the User will be billed for the difference and payment in full will be due 30 days from the date of the invoice. A service charge of eight percent (8%) per annum will be assessed on account balances which remain unpaid beyond thirty (30) days from date of billing.
VIII. Special Event Permit:
A. All outdoor events will need to obtain a Special Event Permit from the City of Rochester City Clerk’s Office and a copy of the Permit must be furnished to the County at least one business day prior to the commencement of the event. www.rochestermn.gov/departments/city-clerk/licenses-and-permits
IX. Music Licensing:
A. If a User intends to play music at an event by artists who are represented by performing rights organizations that collect royalties for their music (such as SESAC), User will need to provide the County a copy of a music licensing agreement authorizing Users and/or its performers or guests to play or perform licensed music at their event.
X. Decorating/Building Set Up: A. All events held at Graham Park must be completed by Midnight. Cleaning must be completed and guest, decorations, party props, and all personal belongings will be removed by 1:00am of the day following the day of commencement of the event. B. Any signage or advertisement must be free standing and cannot be attached to any part of the building (beams, walls, doors, glass, etc.) C. If decoration is for the purpose of enhancing the appearance of the building for an event, the promoter/lessee must submit a plan to the Graham Site Manager thirty (30) days prior to the event for review and approval. D. No decoration or sign shall obscure any fire alarm pull stations, strobes, exit signage, or means of egress at any time. E. It will be the User’s responsibility to do any and all decorating at the Users expense, using their equipment and labor to install and remove any and all approved decorations, as well as any and all material used or needed to hang or attach said decorations. F. NO Glitter or Confetti is allowed in buildings G. Spray painting is prohibited in the buildings. H. Tape may not be used for marking booth spaces unless approved by the Graham Site Manager. It is the User’s responsibility to remove the tape marks and restore it to the condition which existed prior to the start of the event. I. No helium balloons are allowed in the buildings. If balloons are used, the User may be subject to fees associated with the removal and damages caused by balloons. J. No open flames are permitted in the building. K. Gas cans, portable LP, bottle gas or compressed air tanks are prohibited in all buildings. L. Any vehicle brought in the building for display purposes must have under a quarter tank of fuel, taped or locking gas cap, battery disconnected, and ignition key removed. M. The User shall not use Olmsted County logos or intellectual property to advertise the event, unless it is approved by Graham Site Manager. N. Decorations cannot be attached to or hung from any wiring, wire tray, or electrical equipment. O. The User will be held liable for any and all damage arising from installing, hanging, or removing said approved decorations in the building. P. If the User uses a 3rd party vendor to install/hang decorations for the event, the User will require vendor to have proof of liability insurance and workers compensation insurance and provide verification to Graham Site Manager. Q. If proof of insurance is not provided, installation of decorations will be denied by Graham Site Manager.
R. The User will be responsible for making a visual inspection of the premises, notifying and recording any defects to Graham Site Manager prior to installation of decorative elements. S. The User will assume responsibility for such defects if the inspection has not been completed. XI. Fog and Smoke Machines: A. For public safety, fog/smoke usage is restricted to water based chemicals. Approval must be obtained from Graham Site Manager and Rochester Fire Department at least one business day prior to the commencement of the event. XII. Lasers and Laser Lights:
A. For Public Safety reasons, only Class I lasers will be permitted. Use of Class II-IV lasers are prohibited within all buildings and grounds rented in connection with the event.
XIII. Sound Levels:
A. Users shall maintain event sounds at a decibel level that will ensure that other events and activities occurring elsewhere in Graham Park and in the immediate area surrounding Graham Park are not disturbed. Graham Site Manager, or his/her designee, reserves the right to require sound levels to be lowered if requested to insure that no unreasonable disturbance occurs.
XIV. Package Inspections:
A. For safety and security reasons, cartons, packages, or other containers brought in or removed from Graham Park may be subject to inspection at any time.
XV. Rigging:
A. Graham Park must approve all rigging and reserves the right to retain consultants at the User’s expense to review or verify rigging specifications. Nothing may be attached to any Graham Park electrical or mechanical system. This includes but not limited to, ducts, electrical conduit or race ways, plumbing, acoustical baffles, or sprinkler pipes. All rigging at Graham Park must be in accordance with national, state, and local safety codes, including, but not limited to OSHA, and Graham Park Policies
XVI. Surface Drilling:
A. Drilling holes into the Floors, Walls or Ceilings of any Graham Park buildings in connection with an event is strictly prohibited
XVII. Capacities:
A. All Buildings have a maximum occupancy, which may not be exceeded. Graham Site Manager, or his/her designee, reserves the right to deny further entry into these buildings in order to protect public safety if it determines that the maximum occupancy limits for an event have been exceeded.
XVIII. Pyrotechnics: A. The County must be advised in writing fifteen (15) days prior to event commencement if pyrotechnics will be used during the presentation of this event. Application for a permit shall be submitted to the Fire Prevention Division of the Rochester Fire Department not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the proposed display. Further information is available at the Rochester FireDepartment http://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=2467. XIX. Livestock Restrictions: A. Livestock shows and sales are required to obtain a permit from the State of Minnesota Board of Animal Health at least 10 calendar days prior to the commencement of the event, 119 Agriculture Building, 90 West Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107, telephone 651/296-2942. Once permit is obtained, a copy of it must be provided to the County at least one business day prior to commencement of the event. https://www.bah.state.mn.us/exhibitions/ XX. Ticketing: A. The County shall not be liable to User or to any other persons for any loss, theft or misappropriation of funds thereof in connection with tickets sold for the event. User shall be strictly responsible for ensuring that no tickets are presented for admission to a concert, entertainment or exhibition in excess of the seating capacity of the facilities rented under this contract.
XXI. Obstruction:
A. User shall not obstruct any portions of the sidewalks, entries, passages, halls or accesses to public utilities serving Graham Park or use the same for any purpose other than ingress and egress to and from the leased premises. User will permit no chairs, movable seats or other obstructions to be or remain in the entrances, exits or passageways and will keep the entrances, exits and passageways clear at all times. The bathrooms shall not be used for any purpose other than for which they were constructed such as toilets and urinals for human waste and sinks for washing hands and all sweepings, rubbish, rags, papers or other substances shall be deposited into designated waste receptacles. User shall pay for any damage resulting to bathrooms from misuse.
XXII. Tobacco:
A. Graham Park and Graham Arena Buildings are tobacco product free facilities. User will be responsible to make periodic announcements over the public address system regarding the facility’s “NO Tobacco Products” policy and direct tobacco Users to the designated tobacco use zones on the grounds. “Tobacco products” also includes use of similar products such as e-cigarettes. The User must fully cooperate in enforcing the tobacco products policy. Further, User shall not permit open flames to be used at any time on the premises except as part of a theatrical presentation and with advance permission of the County.
XXIII. Recycling:
• User agrees to comply with the recycling regulations of Olmsted County Environmental Resources Department by separating refuse into solid waste and recycling and depositing recycling into the containers provided for glass, aluminum, and cardboard.
XXIV. Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance:
A. User shall be solely responsible for complying with any requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) relating to any non-permanent accessibility requirements of the ADA, including but not limited to seating arrangements, auxiliary aids, set-up or organization by any group participating in the event or by the agents or other representatives of User. User shall indemnify and hold harmless the County for all liability, claims, fines, penalties, attorneys’ fees and costs arising from User’s non-permanent accessibility arrangements provided in connection with the event, but not for those arising solely from any failure of the physical structures, permanent facilities or permanent building access to comply with the ADA.
XXV. Facility Management:
• The privileges granted to User herein shall not be construed as a waiver of management rights, and the County retains full and complete rights to manage and control the rented premises and to enforce all rules and regulations it deems necessary for the management and control of said premises. The County’s management may enter and have access to the areas furnished hereunder at any time, and authorized personnel may enter at reasonable times necessary to the performance of their duties. The County reserves the right to eject any disorderly person or persons from said building(s) and upon the exercise of this authority through the County’s law enforcement representatives or private security guards, User hereby waives any rights and all claims against the County for damages arising from such occurrences. Unless otherwise specified in writing, County shall be permitted to schedule other similar events both before and after the dates of this Event without notice to User.
XXVI. Responsibilities and Liabilities:
A. User agrees that it shall use its best efforts to insure everyone connected with said event complies with all laws of the United States and the State of Minnesota and all applicable Olmsted County and Rochester city ordinances, together with all directives of the Rochester Police Department or Olmsted County Sheriff’s Department and Rochester Fire Department, and will not do, nor allow to be done, anything on said premises during the term of this Agreement in violation of any such laws or ordinances. If the attention of the Graham Site Manager, or his/her designee, is called to such violation on the part of the User, or any person employed by or admitted to the premises by the User, User will immediately desist from and correct such violations. User agrees that all discretionary acts of the County which are granted to it or reserved by it hereunder shall be left to the Graham Site Manager, or his/her designee, to exercise as it sees fit.
XXVII. Rental Rates: Building Rental Rate Damage Deposit
#25 Dairy Barn
$ 150.00
Per Day
$ 250.00
Milking Parlor
$ 180.00
Per Day
#41 Horse Barn
$ 360.00
Per Day
$ 250.00
Heat per Building * when needed
$ 60.00
Per Day
Horse Corral
$ 70.00
Per Day
$ 250.00
#43 Swine Barn
$ 230.00
Per Day
$ 250.00
#44 Open Horse Barn
$ 180.00
Per Day
$ 250.00
#45 Open Horse Barn
$ 180.00
Per Day
$ 250.00
#32 Beer Garden
$ 300.00
Per Day
$ 250.00
#13 Beer Garden Restroom
$ 75.00
Per Day
$ 250.00
#35 Industrial Building
$ 300.00
Per Day
$ 500.00
#31 Floral Hall
$ 2,500.00
Fri-Sun
$ 500.00
#31 Floral Hall M-Wed
$ 1,200.00
Per Day
$ 500.00
#37 Restrooms
$ 75.00
Per Day
$ 250.00
#40 Building
$ 150.00
Per Day
$ 250.00
Grandstand without Admission
$ 600.00
Per Day
$ 500.00
Grandstand with Admission
$ 1,800.00
Per Day
$ 1,000.00
Grass North of Grandstands
$ 240.00
Per Day
$ 250.00
Infield Area
$ 240.00
Per Day
$ 250.00
Midway
$ 360.00
Per Day
$ 500.00
Campground per site per day
$ 20.00
Per Day
$ 250.00
Campground entire site per day
$ 400.00
Per Day
$ 250.00
Parking Lots each
$ 200.00
Per Day
$ 250.00
Entire Campus
$ 3,000.00
Per Day
$ 4,000.00
Aune Hall M-Th Entire Building
$ 330.00
Per Day
$ 500.00
Aune Hall F-Sun Entire Building
$ 400.00
Per Day
$ 500.00 Equipment Rental
Box Stalls (set up)
$ 25.00
Per Event
Sheep Panels per panel
$ 2.00
Per Event
Dumpster (includes disposal)
$ 80.00
Per Event
Bleacher
$ 50.00
Per Event
Concrete Barricades
$ 25.00
Per Event
Picnic Table (only charged if staff has to move them)
$ 25.00
Per Event
Chair
$ 1.00
Per Event
Table
$ 6.00
Per Event
Fencing (includes set up)
$ 2,000.00
Per Event
Message Board
Message board per slide per week with building rental
$ 120.00
per slide
Message board per slide per week without building rental
$ 140.00
per slide
Personnel & Staffing
Maintenance per person
$ 50.00
Per Hour
Security Fee (2 off duty Police/Sheriff personnel )
$ 600.00
5 Hours
Rochester Fire Department (2 firefighters)
$ 110.00
Per Hour
Cleaning Fee
Manure Fee per Barn
$ 500.00
Per event
*Facility Information can be found at grahampark.org. Graham Site Manager reserves the right to negotiate alternative pricing of facilities for events occurring on Mondays-Thursdays. For events occurring on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the prices listed above are non-negotiable unless booking an event for one of those days less than 5 days prior to the commencement of an event.
XXVIII. Co-Sponsorship
A. A co-sponsored event is defined as an event that is planned and conducted by an outside non-profit organization but with support of County staff, equipment, public safety services and/or the use of facilities. The Olmsted County Graham Park allocates funds ($3000) annually for the purpose of assisting non-profit Olmsted County-based organizations hosting co-sponsored community events. The County does not provide monetary funds for these co-sponsored events, but rather in-kind services. Applications are reviewed on a Quarterly basis (March, June, September and December). Organizations seeking co-sponsorship assistance are required to submit a co-sponsorship application (6) six months prior to their event. Types of sponsorship vary and are based on the needs of the non-profit group. The County will sponsor at most 50% of the rental fees.
B. There are three designated types of co-sponsorship:
i. Requests that include facility usage such as community meetings or events that take place at Graham Park. Co-sponsorship applicants requesting the use of a facility must also complete a Facility Use Permit along with their co-sponsorship application paperwork.
ii. Parades, festivals and carnivals that take place at Graham Park may be considered for co-sponsorship by Olmsted County.
iii. Use of County equipment including sporting equipment, generators, stages, tables, chairs, canopies, etc. not including the facility where it is located.
C. Procedure for Requesting County Co-Sponsorship or Special Event
i. Submit application to: * Olmsted County Facilities, Attn: Graham Park, 2122 Campus Drive SE, Suite 200, Rochester MN 55904
ii. Co-Sponsorship applications are accepted year-round, but only reviewed quarterly
iii. Upon receipt of request, staff will verify eligibility & coordinate the process and input from other County departments and contact the User regarding their application status.
iv. Upon approval by the Graham Site Manager, request will be forwarded to County Board for consideration on a quarterly basis.
v. Upon approval by the County Board, the applicant will be notified in writing.
vi. Organizations that receive approval must recognize the support of the County in connection with the event. All publicity and advertisements for the event must include the Olmsted County logo.
vii. If applying for the use of a facility, a Facility Use Permit application must be filled out in addition to the co-sponsorship application.
viii. Insurance, in the form and amount deemed appropriate by the County, shall be provided by the User at no cost to the County. Insurance must also name Olmsted County as additional insured and a certificate of insurance must be submitted at least one month prior to event.
D. Co-Sponsorship Criteria Checklist. All applications must meet the following criteria:
i. Attach a cover letter fully detailing your event and its purpose.
ii. Applicant must show proof of 501(c) 3 non-profit status or in lieu of such proof, that the event is not for profit.
iii. Applicant must be based within the boundaries of Olmsted County.
iv. Applicant’s event must be open to all Olmsted County residents free of charge.
v. Applicant must fill out a Co-Sponsorship Application.
vi. The User’s event must be a public benefit to the Olmsted County Community as determined by the County.
vii. Attach detailed event budget sheet
XXIX. Use of Alcoholic Beverages During Events:
A. All Alcoholic Beverages served at Graham Park can only be from the list of Pre-Approved Licensed Liquor Vendors which remit 10% of gross after tax back to Graham Park
B. As noted above. outdoor events require a Special Event Permit issued by the City of Rochester prior to the event.
C. Each event where alcoholic beverages will be served shall require a damage deposit of $500. This damage deposit shall be due no later than 7 days prior to the event and shall be payable by cash, money order, or cashier’s check.
D. Law Enforcement (licensed Sheriff’s Deputies or Police Officers) must be hired by the event organizer. Law Enforcement must be present when alcoholic beverages will be served at any of the following types of events:
i. Event requires an admission charge—i.e., concerts, dances,
ii. Event is promoted through the use of public advertising or public solicitation
iii. Event is held outdoors at Graham Park. “Outdoors” is defined as any event that is not in a building.
iv. Event has an anticipated occupancy level of 350 people or higher
E. Law Enforcement requirements shall be determined by the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office.
F. Whenever alcoholic beverages are sold in connection with an event, food must be available for patrons attending the event.
G. Personnel employed by a Licensed Liquor Vendor (bartender(s)) that have been pre-approved by Graham Site Manager are the only person(s) permitted to serve alcoholic beverages at the event.
H. Personnel employed a Licensed Liquor Vendor (bartender(s)) reserve the right to refuse service of alcoholic beverages to any person in attendance at an event.
I. No alcoholic beverages shall be removed from the event premises. Alcohol is not permitted outside the premises rented for the event, in Graham Park parking lots, or other areas within Graham Park.
J. No alcoholic beverages shall be brought onto the premises by persons attending an event except by personnel employed by a Licensed Liquor Vendor (bartender(s)).
K. No alcohol is allowed at ANY event involving the celebration of a significant event for a minor. For example, High School Graduation, Christening, Birthday Party for any person under the age of 21, etc. are included in this ban. Any event organizer found to have misrepresented the nature of an event in an effort to bypass the above rule shall forfeit their entire damage deposit as penalty.
L. If persons under the age of 21 attending the event are consuming alcoholic beverages, it shall result in immediate termination of the rental agreement and eviction of the event attendees from the premises leased for the event and all damage deposits posted by event organizers will be forfeited with no refund.
M. If an event is booked as an event where alcoholic beverages will not be served and it is later determined that alcoholic beverages were served at the event, it shall result in immediate termination of the rental agreement and eviction of the event attendees from the premises leased for the event and all damage deposits posted by event organizers will be forfeited with no refund.
N. Alcoholic beverages may be sold at a Graham Park event for a period not to exceed six hours from the start of the event.
O. For evening events, 11:15 pm shall be “Last Call”, 11:30 pm liquor sales shall end, and between 11:30 pm and 12:00 am clean-up of the bar area and event space shall occur.
P. Graham Park reserves the right to suspend service of alcoholic beverages at any time, for any reason, and without prior warning/notice in order to protect public health and safety and to help insure that damage to County property and private property does not occur.
Q. Event organizers are ultimately responsible for the behavior of the persons who attend their event.
XXX. Insurance Requirements:
User shall furnish proof of comprehensive public liability and property damage insurance issued by a Minnesota licensed insurance carrier two weeks prior to taking occupancy of the leased area. The Certificate of Insurance shall provide that the insurance may not be canceled prior to termination of this Agreement. Said insurance shall provide a single or combined limit occurrence based general liability insurance policy, which shall include a broad form comprehensive liability endorsement and a contractual endorsement, which shall include the following coverages at a minimum:
Bodily Injury/Property Damage $ 500,000 per person
$1,500,000 per occurrence
against claims for bodily injury, death or property damage occurring on, in or about Graham Park/Olmsted County Fairgrounds and adjoining streets and sidewalks, for bodily injury and property damage resulting from any one occurrence in connection with User’s event. Said certificate shall include this specific language for events: “The certificate holder and Olmsted County are listed as additional insureds with respect to general liability coverage for the event
(DESCRIBE EVENT HERE) being held EVENT START DATE/TIME) to EVENT END DATE/TIME at Graham Park”
XXXI. Graham Park Management
A. At the discretion of Graham Site Manager, or his/her designee, has the right to cancel events immediately if they determine that the continuance of the event poses a threat to safety of its attendees, staff, or other third parties of the event who could become physically harmed if the event continued or if the event creates a public disturbance. B. Graham Site Manager, or his/her designee, reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these rules, settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of, connected with, or incident to Graham Park.

Graham Park Advertising Policy

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GRAHAM PARK ADVERTISING POLICY Revised October 2016 Approved by Resolution No. 16-____ on October 4, 2016
I. PURPOSE
Olmsted County operates Graham Park, the home of the Olmsted County Fair. Graham Park's operations are funded by a combination of federal, state and local funds, including grants and taxes, as well as revenue from events held there. Advertising revenues are an important additional source of revenue that supports Graham Park's operations. In order to raise additional revenue, Olmsted County will accept advertising on its advertising signs at Graham Park only if such advertising complies with the guidelines set forth in this Advertising Policy.
By allowing limited types of advertising on its advertising signs, Olmsted County does not intend to create a public forum for public discourse or expressive activity, or to provide a forum for all types of advertisements. Olmsted County's purpose in accepting advertising is to generate additional revenue to augment Graham Park's operating budget.
II. APPLICATION OF ADVERTISING POLICY
This Advertising Policy applies to the posting of all new advertisements on Graham Park advertising signs or after the effective date of this Advertising Policy Any advertisements which would be prohibited under this Advertising Policy, but which were posted in 2016 pursuant to the terms of any previous Advertising Policy and a duly executed advertising contract prior to the Effective Date of this Advertising Policy, will be allowed to remain posted for the duration of that contract.
III. DEFINITIONS
“Advertising Sign” means a sign that directs attention to a business, service, product, event or location not related to or on the premises where the sign is located.
“Advertising Slide” means a panel on an advertising sign which is intended to direct attention to a business, service, product, event or location not related to or on the premises where the sign is located
“Event Slide” means a panel on an advertising sign which is intended to direct attention to an event to be held on the grounds within Graham Park.
"Government Entity" means any unit of government located in Olmsted County other than the County such as a city, township or school district.
"Graham Park" means the real property owned by Olmsted County which is known as Graham Park and which was previously known as the Olmsted County Fairgrounds.
"Sponsor" means any entity that the County may contract with regarding the placement or sale of advertising at Graham Park.
IV. POLICIES
A. PERMITTED ADVERTISING CONTENT
The following classes of advertising are authorized on Graham Park advertising signs if the advertisement does not include any material that qualifies as Prohibited Advertising under Section IV B of this Advertising Policy:
1. Any advertising intended to promote an event to be held on the grounds of Graham Park. Notwithstanding any restrictions listed in the Prohibited Advertising section of this Policy, an event slide on an advertising sign at Graham Park is permitted to promote an event to be held on the grounds of Graham Park, even if that event slide may display content that would otherwise be prohibited if contained on an advertising slide. However, all advertising that promotes or solicits the sale, rental, distribution or availability of firearms or firearms-related products or depicts the use of a firearm must include the participation of a federally licensed firearms dealer as defined in 18 U.S.C. Section 921 that complies with applicable legal requirements for transfer of a firearm pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 922 at any event to be held on the grounds of Graham Park.
2. Commercial and Promotional Advertising. Commercial and Promotional Advertising primarily promotes the sale, lease, rental, distribution or availability of goods, services, food, entertainment, events, programs, transactions, donations, products or property (real or personal) for commercial or noncommercial purposes or more generally promotes an entity that engages in such activities.
3. Governmental Advertising. A Government Entity may purchase advertising for messages that advance specific government programs. It is Olmsted County's intent that governmental advertising will not be used for comment on issues of public debate.
4. Public Service Announcements. Olmsted County recognizes that its advertising program and its overall mission are promoted by allowing Public Service Announcements. First, such announcements engender goodwill with the public because Graham Park is seen as a caring and active participant in the community it serves. Second, board members and administrators of nonprofit and government organizations who purchase space for Public Service Announcements are introduced to the benefits of Graham Park advertising, increasing the likelihood they will continue to purchase Graham Park advertising in the future for their organizations or other organizations in which they are involved.
A Public Service Announcement must satisfy the following criteria:
(a) The sponsor of the Public Service Announcement must be a government entity or a nonprofit corporation that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. At the time of submission of a proposed advertisement, the sponsor shall submit documentation of its 501(c)(3) status to the Graham Park Site Manager.
(b) The Public Service Announcement may not include a message that is primarily commercial or retail in nature or related to a festival, show, sporting event, concert, lecture or event for which an admission is charged.
(c) The Public Service Announcement must be directed to the general public or a significant segment of the public and relate to:
(i) Prevention or treatment of illnesses;
(ii) Promotion of safety or personal well-being;
(iii) Provision of children or family services;
(iv) Solicitation by broad-based employee contribution campaigns which provide funds to multiple charitable organizations; or
(v) Provisions of services and programs that provide support to low income citizens and citizens with disabilities.
B. PROHIBITED ADVERTISING CONTENT
Advertising is prohibited on Graham Park advertising signs if it includes any of the following content, or includes an Internet address that directly links to, any of the following content:
1. Political. Advertising promoting or opposing a political party, or promoting or opposing the election of any candidate or group of candidates for federal, state or local office. Advertising promoting or opposing initiatives, referendums or other ballot measures.
2. Public Issue. Advertising expressing or advocating an opinion, position or viewpoint on matters of public debate about economic, political, religious or social issues.
3. Prohibited Products, Services or Activities. Any advertising that (i) promotes the sale, rental, or use of, or participation in, the following products, services or activities; or (ii) that uses brand names, trademarks, slogans or other material that are identifiable with such products, services or activities:
(a) Tobacco/Nicotine. Tobacco or nicotine products, including but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars and smokeless tobacco and their electronic equivalents such as e-cigarettes;
(b) Alcohol. Beer, wine, distilled spirits or any alcoholic beverage licensed and regulated under Minnesota law, however, this prohibition shall not prohibit advertising that includes the name of a restaurant;
(c) Adult/Mature Rated Films, Television or Video Games. Adult films rated "X" or "NC-17", television programs rated “TV-14 or TV-MA” or video games rated "T' or "M" or “A” by the ESRB;
(d) Adult Entertainment Facilities. Adult book stores, adult video stores, nude dance clubs and other adult entertainment establishments.
4. Illegal Activity. Any advertising that promotes an activity or product that is illegal under federal, state or local law.
5. Sexual and/or Excretory Subject Matter. Any advertising that contains or involves any material that describes, depicts or represents sexual or excretory organs or activities in a way:
(a) Which the average adult person, applying contemporary community standards, would find, when considered as a whole, appeals to the prurient interest of minors in sex; and
(b) Which is patently offensive to contemporary standards in the adult community as a whole with respect to what is suitable material for minors to see; and
(c) Which, when considered as a whole in the context in which it is used, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, medical, health or scientific value; or
(d) Which depicts, or reasonably appears to depict, a person under the age of eighteen (18) exhibiting his or her sexual or excretory organs or engaging in sexual or excretory activities.
For purposes of this subsection, "sexual or excretory organs" shall mean and include the male or female pubic area, anus, buttocks, genitalia, or any portion of the areola or nipple of the female breast and "sexual or excretory activities" shall mean and include actual or simulated sex acts of every nature (including but not limited to touching of one's own or another's clothed or unclothed sexual or excretory organs), urination and defecation.
6. False or Misleading. Any material Olmsted County knows, or the party submitting the advertisement knows or reasonably should have known is false, fraudulent, misleading, and deceptive or would constitute a tort of defamation or invasion of privacy. Sponsors are responsible for ensuring that their ads are adequately substantiated and comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
7. Copyright, Trademark or Otherwise Unlawful. Advertising that contains any material that is an infringement of copyright, trademark or service mark, or is otherwise unlawful or illegal.
8. Profanity or Violence. Advertising that contains any profane language, or portrays images or descriptions of graphic violence, including dead, mutilated or disfigured human beings or animals, the ad of killing, mutilating or disfiguring human beings or animals, or intentional infliction of pain or violent action towards or upon a person or animal.
9. Firearms. Advertising that promotes or solicits the sale, rental, distribution or availability of firearms or firearms-related products or depicts the use of a firearm is prohibited unless a) the retailer is a federally licensed firearms dealer as defined in 18 U.S.C. Section 921 that complies with applicable legal
requirements for transfer of a firearm pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 922 or b) the firearms advertising is in connection with an event that will include the participation of a federally licensed firearms dealer as defined in 18 U.S.C. Section 921 that complies with applicable legal requirements for transfer of a firearm pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 922.
10. Harmful or Disruptive to Graham Park. Any material that is so objectionable under contemporary community standards as to be reasonably foreseeable that it will result in harm to, disruption of, or interference with regular activities at Graham Park.
11. Insulting, Degrading or Offensive. Any material directed at a person or group that is so insulting, degrading or offensive as to be reasonably foreseeable that it will incite or produce imminent lawless action in the form of retaliation, vandalism or other breach of public safety, peace and order.
12. Disparaging. Any advertising that is intended to be (or reasonably could be interpreted as being) disparaging, disreputable, or disrespectful to organizations, including Olmsted County or Graham Park, persons, groups, or businesses, including advertising that portrays individuals as inferior, evil or contemptible because of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, disability, public assistance status, age, sexual orientation local human rights commission activity or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.
13. Lights, Noise and Special Effects. Flashing lights, sound makers, mirrors or other special effects that interfere with the safe operation of vehicles or pedestrians on public right of ways adjacent to Graham Park.
14. Government Comments on Issues of Public Debate. Advertising from a governmental entity that takes a position on an issue of public debate.
15. Endorsement. Advertising that implies or declares an endorsement of Olmsted County, or another government entity within its area, of any service, product, or point of view, without written authorization from Olmsted County or the other government entity.
V. Additional Requirements
Any advertising in which the identity of the sponsor is not readily and unambiguously identifiable must include the following phrase to identify the sponsor in clearly visible letters:
“Advertisement paid for by [name of sponsor]"
VI. PROCEDURES
The Graham Park Site Manager shall be responsible for the daily sales and administration of Graham Park's advertising program, in a manner that is consistent with this Advertising Policy. Questions regarding the terms, provisions and requirements of this Advertising Policy shall be addressed to the Site Manager.
A. Submission of Advertising. All proposed advertising must first be submitted by the sponsor to the Site Manager for initial compliance review. The Site Manager shall be responsible for performing a thorough evaluation of the submission to assess its compliance with this Advertising Policy. If the advertisement's sponsor purports to be a 501 (c) (3) organization submitting a Public Service Announcement, it shall provide to the Site Manager documentation demonstrating its 501 (c)(3) status.
The Site Manager may at any time discuss with the entity proposing the advertisement one or more revisions to an advertisement, which, if undertaken, would bring the advertisement into conformity with this Advertising Policy.
If the Site Manger is unable to make a compliance determination, the Site Manager shall promptly send the final version of the advertisement, along with the names of the sponsor, the size and number of the advertisements, the approximate dates and locations of the display, and, to the extent applicable, documentation demonstrating the sponsor’s 501 (c)(3) status, to the County Public Works Director, or his/her designee, for further review.
B. Authority of Olmsted County. The ultimate authority to determine whether a particular advertisement complies with this Advertising Policy rests with Olmsted County.
In the event the Site Manager in contravention of this Advertising Policy approves an advertisement that Olmsted County ultimately determines is not in compliance with this policy, the sponsor shall, upon request from the Public Works Director, remove the advertisement within 24 hours. In the event Olmsted County directs the removal of any such advertisement, it shall provide the sponsor with the opportunity to revise the advertisement and/or pursue an appeal of that decision in compliance with Sections Vl.C(2) and/or (3) below.
C. Determination of Compliance. The County Public Works Director, or his/her designee, shall determine whether a particular advertisement submitted by the sponsor complies with this Advertising Policy. In reaching this determination, the Public Works Director, or his/her designee, may consider any materials submitted by the sponsor, and/or and materials publicly available, and may consult with the Site Manager.
If the Public Works Director, or his/her designee, determines that the advertisement does not fall within any of the categories set forth in Section IV.B above, the Site Manager, or his/her designee, shall notify the sponsor of this determination. In the event the Public Works Director, or his/her designee, determines that an advertisement falls within one or more of the prohibited categories set forth in Section IV.B above, he/she may seek additional policy review by consulting with the Olmsted County's County Attorney’s Office. If the Public Works Director determines the advertisement is not in compliance with this policy, then:
1. Notification of Non-Compliance. The Site Manager, or his/her designee shall provide the sponsor with a copy of the Advertising Policy and the written explanation for the decision.
2. Opportunity for Revision by Sponsor. Upon receipt of a decision of noncompliance, the sponsor may provide proposed revisions to the advertisement to the Site Manager. If the Site Manager or his/her designee, determines the proposed revisions do not bring the advertisement into compliance with the Advertising Policy, this decision may be appealed to the Public Works Director within 5 business days of the denial. The Public Works Director may consult with the County Attorney’s Office concerning this appeal and upon reaching a decision, shall provide a written explanation for the decision within ten (10) days after receiving the notice of appeal.
3. Appeal of Decision. A sponsor may request review of a decision by the Public Works Director’s by the Olmsted County Board by filing a notice of appeal with the Olmsted County Attorney’s Office within 10 days of issuance of the decision by the Public Works Director to be considered at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the County Board. The County Board shall provide a written explanation for decision concerning its review within thirty (3 O) days of the appeal hearing, a copy of which shall be mailed to the sponsor. This determination shall be deemed final.
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES
Olmsted County is responsible for the implementation of this Graham Park Advertising Policy.
OLMSTED COUNTY HAS CREATED THIS POLICY BASED ON A POLICY ADOPTED BY THE PIERCE COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON AND GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES ITS ASSISTANCE.

Graham Park Non-Profit Application

Email grahampark@olmstedcounty.gov to receive a non-profit application.

Pre-Approved Liquor Vendors

Coming soon. Email grahampark@olmstedcounty.gov for more information.