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Council approves July street closure for YMCA Oasis Teen Center grand opening
Summary
Council approved a one‑day closure of North Fifth Street for a Skagit Valley YMCA block party to mark the Oasis Teen Center grand opening on July 17; closure would run noon–8 p.m. with the event 3–7 p.m.
The Mount Vernon City Council on April 23 approved a street closure request for a Skagit Valley YMCA block party tied to the Oasis Teen Center grand opening. Parks Director Jennifer Burner presented the request and staff recommended approval.
Burner told council the closure is requested for Thursday, July 17, with the street (North Fifth Street from Warren Street to East Division Street) closed from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.; the event hours are 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Council approved the closure by voice vote after a motion from Council member Gary and a second by Council member Richard.
Staff described the event as a community celebration supported by the city and recommended the closure. No public objections or additional conditions were recorded in the meeting transcript.
The approval allows Parks staff and the YMCA to coordinate logistics, signage and traffic control for the event date.
