CITY of RAPID CITY

Agenda Item Summary

 

Meeting Date: 10/19/2015

L&F Committee: 10/14/2015

Staff Contact: Wade Nyberg

City Council: 10/19/2015

Petitioner: Fat Boys, Inc. d/b/a Firehouse Wine Cellars

Location: 622 Main Street

Agenda Title:

 Request from Fat Boys, Inc. for a Temporary Shooting Gallery on December 11 and 12, 2015, in the Basement of the Firehouse Wine Cellars, 622 Main Street

Summary:

Section 9.28.050 of the Rapid City Municipal Code makes discharging a firearm within city limits a violation subject to criminal action.  In addition to guns, several other weapons are listed, as well as a general description of “any such device for throwing or forcing through the air missiles or projectiles of any character whatever.”  The ordinance specifically exempts, among other things, discharging of a firearm “at a time, at a place, or in a manner specifically approved by the City Council.”  The Petitioner is applying for approval of the event described in the attached letter.  Council approval would exempt the discharge of BB guns as described from violation of the ordinance.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

N/A

Recommendation:

Action: Choose an item. Approve

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Attachments & Links:

Letter from Petitioner