If all goes as planned, it looks like thousands will be celebrating “Margaritaville” at Fenway Park this September.

Mayor Thomas Menino has proposed bringing Jimmy Buffet to Fenway for two shows this summer in what would be the second concert at the baseball park in one year. His idea is a good one that deserves a lot of thought, even from neighborhood residents who opposed last September’s Bruce Springsteen concerts.

Fenway is an excellent place to hold a concert, but it is first and foremost a ballpark. Bringing in a high profile entertainer for an annual summer concert is a great idea, but the main use of the park – baseball – must remain the number one priority. The field must be respected, especially in the middle of the season.

If the concerts do become an annual event, Menino must arrange to meet with the area’s residential communities and discuss ways to ensure that everyone is happy. According to The Boston Globe, Menino has specifically proposed holding “Parrothead Village” in a neighboring parking lot to keep people off the streets.

Many residents complained about the noise from last summer’s Springsteen concerts, but Menino has also announced plans to specifically address those concerns. The proposed concerts would end at 9 p.m. at the very latest. During the Springsteen concerts, the show closed at 11 p.m. While there is a difference between cheering during a baseball game and ear-splitting levels of music, residents living near Fenway would know well in advance of the concerts’ existence and could make proper arrangements.

Part of the attraction of attending a concert at Fenway Park is the fact that it is a famous ballpark. Boston must not become greedy and try and make a huge profit off concerts – the FleetCenter was built for that reason and Fenway was built for baseball. If the concerts turn into a money-making scheme, the novelty and appeal of the concerts will be lost and the ballpark itself will suffer.

Still, the city should seriously consider Menino’s idea.