Notice of Free Speech Zone for Draper City Rodeo and Horse Pull - Revision 1
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General Information
- Government Type
- Municipality
- Entity
- Draper
- Public Body
- City Council
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- Notice of Free Speech Zone for Draper City Rodeo and Horse Pull
- Notice Type(s)
- Notice
- Event Start Date & Time
- July 11, 2025 06:30 PM
- Event End Date & Time
- July 14, 2025 10:00 PM
- Description/Agenda
- ESTABLISHMENT OF A FREE SPEECH ZONE DRAPER DAYS RODEO & HORSE PULL JULY 11-14, 2025 RECITALS WHEREAS, Draper City Municipal Code ยง 13-5-040 authorizes the Draper City Manager to designate a content-neutral free speech zone for events where such a zone would serve a substantial government interest, including traffic flow, crowd control, or public safety on public property; and WHEREAS, Draper City hosts the annual Draper Days Rodeo and Horse Pull (the 'Event') from July 11-14, 2025, at the city-owned Andy Ballard Arena & Equestrian Center (the 'Arena'), located at approximately 1600 E Highland Drive, Draper, Utah; and WHEREAS, the Arena, with a seating capacity of 7,122, accommodates large equestrian and outdoor events, including adjacent recreation facilities used for the Event; and WHEREAS, the Event features activities such as a rodeo, horse pull, climbing wall, petting zoo, pony rides, a mechanical bull, and food trucks; and WHEREAS, the Event attracts approximately 8,000 visitors daily, in addition to employees, volunteers, vendors, and participants; and WHEREAS, multiple access points and adjacent recreation trails accommodate pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles; and WHEREAS, Draper City seeks to establish a free speech zone to enable individuals ('Advocates') to exercise their First Amendment rights while ensuring safe traffic flow, effective crowd control, and the safety of all Event attendees and participants; and WHEREAS, the designated free speech zone is strategically located and adequately sized to allow Advocates to communicate their messages effectively to Event attendees while accommodating the anticipated number of Advocates. NOW, THEREFORE, THE DRAPER CITY MANAGER HEREBY ESTABLISHES A FREE SPEECH ZONE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Free Speech Zone Established. A free speech zone is established at the Arena as depicted on the attached map. a. Event Description: The Draper Days Rodeo and Horse Pull, held at the Arena. b. Event Boundaries: Refer to the attached map. c. Free Speech Zone Location: See the attached map. d. Free Speech Zone Boundaries: See the attached map. 2. Hours of Regulation. a. July 11, 2025: 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. b. July 12, 2025: 6:30 p.m. -- 10:00 p.m. c. July 14, 2025: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 3. Restrictions. a. Traffic Flow. Advocates shall not engage in activities that obstruct or impede pedestrians or vehicles. b. Physical Contact. Advocates shall not initiate physical contact with bystanders. c. City or Private Property. Advocates shall not attach banners, signs, pictures, instructional materials, symbols, or other personal property to city or private property by tying, nailing, or other physical means. 4. Sound Amplification. The use of mechanical loudspeakers or sound amplification devices, including but not limited to megaphones, bullhorns, and electric amplifiers, is prohibited within the free speech zone during the Event' s regulated hours to ensure the safety of spectators and participants. 5. Findings. a. Free Speech Zone. Establishment of a free speech zone serves the following substantial governmental interests: (i) Providing a safe space for Advocates to exercise their free speech rights; (ii) Ensuring safe ingress and egress for vehicular and pedestrian traffic to the arena, including, but not limited to, spectators, participants and their vehicles and equipment, vendors and employees, and security and emergency personnel and their vehicles and equipment; (iii) Protecting the safety of participants, spectators, hosts, security and emergency personnel, and any other members of the public attending this Event throughout the Event. b. Amplification. Establishment of the above restrictions on the use of the sound amplification devices is narrowly tailored to achieve the following significant governmental interests: (i) Ensuring all participants in the Event are able to hear official city announcements, including those that may relate to crowd control, traffic control, and public health and safety without competing sound amplification from unofficial sources; (ii) Ensuring that Advocates have a reasonable opportunity to communicate their message to participants and attendees, and (iii) Protecting the safety of participants, spectators, hosts, security and emergency personnel, and any other members of the public attending this Event throughout the Event. 6. Publication of Notice. The Communications Director shall make this document and its accompanying map available to the public at least twenty-four (24) hours before the start of the Event. City Manger: Mike Barker Attest: Nicole Smedley, City Recorder
- Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
- In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, any individual needing special accommodations or services during this meeting shall notify Nicole Smedley, City Recorder at (801) 576-6502 or nicole.smedley@draperutah.gov, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
- Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
- This meeting may be conducted electronically to accommodate the participation of a Councilmember.
- Other Information
- N/A
Meeting Information
- Meeting Location
-
1020 E Pioneer Rd
Draper, UT 84020
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- Nicole Smedley
- Contact Email
- nicole.smedley@draperutah.gov
- Contact Phone
- (801)576-6502
Notice Posting Details
- Notice Posted On
- July 10, 2025 02:57 PM
- Notice Last Edited On
- July 10, 2025 02:57 PM
Download Attachments
| File Name | Category | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| ESTABLISHMENT OF A FREE SPEECH ZONE DRAPER DAYS RODEO & HORSE PULL JULY 11-14, 2025.pdf | Public Information Handout | 2025/07/10 02:56 PM |
Board/Committee Contacts
| Member | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Walker | troy.walker@draperutah.gov | N/A |
| Mike Green | mike.green@draperutah.gov | N/A |
| Marsha Vawdrey | marsha.vawdray@draperutah.gov | N/A |
| Tasha Lowery | tasha.lowery@draperutah.gov | N/A |
| Fred Lowry | fred.lowry@draperutah.gov | N/A |
| Bryn Heather Johnson | bryn.johnson@draperutah.gov | N/A |