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Cross Plains board approves Oktoberfest and Christkindl Mart permits after public safety questions
Summary
The Village of Cross Plains approved special-event permits for an Oktoberfest on Oct. 4 and a December Christkindl Mart after staff and trustees pressed the organizer for details on noise, parking, alcohol control and insurance.
The Village of Cross Plains board on Wednesday approved a special-event permit for an Oktoberfest set for Oct. 4 at the American Legion and a vendor-focused Christkindl Mart planned for December at Zander Park after a lengthy discussion about public safety, parking, alcohol control and insurance. Rachel Adams, the resident proposing both events, told the board she expects about 1,200 people at Oktoberfest and about 1,000 attendees over the weekend for Christkindl Mart; both events will include food trucks and vendors.
Public-safety leaders said the events were feasible but urged clearer, fixed plans. The police chief and EMS spoke about the need for a final site map and a commitment that the layout would not change after first responders finalize their plans. The police chief flagged noise from large…
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