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Committee approves City Fest special-event permit for Aug. 22–23; public asks for vendor map
Summary
The Community Development Committee recommended approval of a special-event permit for City Fest at Community Park on Aug. 22–23, including carnival rides, a parade and vendor operations; a Ward 3 resident asked the City Fest Committee for a clearer vendor layout and sheltering plan.
The Community Development Committee voted to forward a special-event permit for City Fest at Community Park to the full City Council after hearing staff recommendations and public questions. The two-day festival is scheduled Friday, Aug. 22, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 23, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a parade beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday.
City Development Director Greg Anderson told the committee that event organizers submitted a schedule showing ride delivery and setup on Aug. 20–21, an inspection of rides by city staff 24 hours before opening, and vendor setup by 3:30 p.m. on Friday. “All carnival rides will be registered with the state of Illinois. Inspection stickers must be visible to the inspectors, and inspections will be done by…
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