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McHenry council approves Fiesta Days schedule and a string of permits, licenses and public works contracts
Summary
The council approved the Fiesta Days event schedule (with use of parks, policing/public works support and fireworks), two liquor-license transfers, a water-main replacement contract and an intergovernmental agreement for Berryville Road resurfacing after public discussion of alcohol at events, noise and project details.
The McHenry City Council on Monday approved the chamber’s Fiesta Days schedule and a set of related permits, then moved on to approve two liquor-license transfers and city infrastructure contracts.
Fiesta Days (consent item 5B): Alderman Sainte moved and Alderman Miller seconded approval of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce’s Fiesta Days event schedule as presented, including use of city parks and services, a special-event liquor license and a fireworks display on Sunday, July 13. Concerns were raised in public comment about alcohol availability, a proposed VIP tent offering hard liquor on Friday and Saturday, and music end times adjacent to residential neighborhoods. Molly Ostap, president of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, defended the event and said the festival is a long‑standing fundraiser…
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