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Council approves McHenry Music Fest permits and waives city service fees after debate over policing costs
Summary
Council approved Petersen Park use, a special event liquor license (amended timing for ticket and alcohol sales), and a 100% reduction in city service charges for the McHenry Music Fest; aldermen pressed organizers about police and staff costs but the city did not secure reimbursement.
The McHenry City Council approved permits and a fee waiver for the Rise Up Foundation’s McHenry Music Fest, including park use, an amended special event liquor license and a 100% reduction in city charges for event-related services.
Council split the event approvals into three votes. Alderman Davis moved to approve the park use; Alderman Bailey seconded and the motion passed. For the liquor license, the council amended the motion to set timing: drink ticket sales to cease 30 minutes before park closure and serving of alcohol to cease 15 minutes before closure; Alderman Behney moved the amended motion and Alderman Miller seconded. The council approved the liquor license with that amendment. The council also approved a…
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