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St. Joseph council approves Rocktoberfest permit with street closures after safety debate
Summary
The council approved a special-event permit for Rocktoberfest on Sept. 28, including street closures noon–11 p.m.; council members and organizers discussed pedestrian and vehicle safety and police staffing before a voice vote carried the motion.
The St. Joseph City Council approved a special-event permit for Rocktoberfest, scheduled for Sept. 28 in the church parking lot at Minnesota Street and College Avenue, including street closures from noon to 11 p.m., the council decided by voice vote.
Councilors and organizers spent the public hearing focused on safety and crowd control. Chrissy Asgar, who identified herself as the event chair, asked why the written staff recommendation differed from what she expected and noted she had taken over running the event. "I took over as the chair of this event," Asgar…
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