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City prepares for downtown festival; DDA considers buying three parcels across from the beach
Summary
Council approved a budget amendment tied to public-safety costs and DDA activity, and heard staff outline downtown festival logistics including street closures and a beer tent on private property the Civic Fund arranged to rent.
Council members described plans for this weekend's downtown festival and fireworks, approved a budget amendment that included adjustments tied to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and discussed a possible DDA purchase of three parcels across from the beach.
Mayor Ackley and city staff said the Civic Fund coordinated use of private property owned by Abe Kisaglu (spelled several ways in the record) for the festival footprint and a beer tent. Staff said Walled Lake Drive from Liberty to Witherall will be closed for the event beginning early Saturday and that one-way and no-parking restrictions would be put…
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