<\/a>Peter Larson discusses his interpretation of city code, as it pertains to entertainment events in downtown Jamestown, during the city council’s June 4 meeting.<\/p><\/div>\n
Larson also addressed Templin’s alleged code and zoning ordinance violations, saying he disagrees with Templin’s interpretation of the law, though he couldn’t get into to many specifics during the public portion of the meeting because of the possibility of litigation.<\/p>\n
“I am of the conclusion that the practices of the council and the public safety committee, as it has been, is within the code,” Larson explained. “I will go into more detail in executive session because i do have to, at this point, consider Mr. Templin a potential litigant to the point that I don’t think the city should discuss potential strategy in open session.”<\/p>\n
While the city feels it is on legal ground to continue having downtown events with amplified music moving forward, Teresi acknowledged that it may be time to update the city code as it pertains to downtown entertainment activity to ensure there is no confusion about what can and can not be permitted.<\/p>\n
“There’s language that may not be applicable for today, such as ‘amusements.’ That’s a term from the 50s,” Teresi said. “Amusements conjure up an amusement park, circuses, the firemen’s gala days. Not a folk music concert series or a public market that runs for a limited time or ends before everybody is going to bed.”<\/p>\n
Currently there is no mention of amplified music or musical entertainment in the city zoning law and instead, the only thing that is mentioned is restriction on where Amusement Enterprises can be located.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Teresi concluded he feels city officials are doing the right thing to help improve the quality of life for residents and businesses in the community and they will continue to allow downtown entertainment activities to continue in the future.<\/p>\n
“We try very hard and in some cases you’re not going to make everybody happy, but if the bulk of the community is in agreement and is benefiting. And the business community is happy, that’s what we can shoot for so just keep doing what we’ve been doing and try to be the best at it,” Teresi said.<\/p>\n
Agett was and said that by and large, the downtown businesses his organization has talked to have all said they appreciate downtown entertainment activities, even if some lead to temporary street closures. He shared positive comments from two downtown businesses – both Forte Restaurant and Full Moon Rising Bakery<\/strong>. In addition, representatives from Crown Street Roasting Co.<\/strong> were also in attendance and said there business benefits the downtown events and hope they will continue in the future.<\/p>\nTemplin was not in attendance during last night’s meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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