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Organizers seek temporary street closure for Oktoberfest; supervisors ask for safety and neighbor coordination
Summary
An applicant requested a temporary closure of 200 And Twentieth Trail (block between 40 Fourth and 40 Fifth) during Oktoberfest to reduce congestion and create a safer pedestrian area. Supervisors and staff discussed emergency access, barricade responsibilities, business outreach and a one-year trial.
Event organizers asked the Iowa County Board of Supervisors for a temporary closure of 200 And Twentieth Trail between 40 Fourth and 40 Fifth during the county’s Oktoberfest. The request seeks to reduce vehicle congestion on the block, provide more space for visitors, and improve safety for pedestrians and carriage/horse traffic at the event.
Organizers said they did not plan to place tents on the street and expected only small activities such as games and tables. County staff and supervisors emphasized that emergency-vehicle access must be maintained; they discussed leaving one lane open for passage or shifting road-closed signage so emergency vehicles can get through.
The board discussed coordination with nearby businesses and neighborhood groups. Organizers reported they had spoken with several adjacent businesses and the Rotenberg restaurant and that the White Cross sellers had agreed; they said they still intended to confirm approval from the general store and the local society. Supervisors asked the organizers to supply barricades if the closure is approved and suggested using signage already planned for the parade to reduce logistical work.
Members also discussed making the closure a one-year trial to assess congestion, safety, and business impacts. The board said it would place the item on next week’s agenda so staff can confirm neighbor outreach, exact hours of closure, and barricade logistics before granting final permission.
