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Residents ask council to close Greenwood Street for Yulefest; blood‑drive organizer urges signups
Summary
Public commenters requested a Greenwood Street closure (4th–5th) for a Dec. 8 Yulefest and tree lighting, and a Bloodworks Southwest recruiter asked residents to fill remaining slots at a local blood drive this Thursday.
During the public‑comment segment, residents brought two community items to the council’s attention.
Rod Lundhouse, who identified himself as president of the Chelsea City Scandinavian folk festival and cultural events, asked the council for permission to expand this year's Yulefest on Dec. 8 and close Greenwood between 4th and 5th streets so vendors and a tree lighting can safely operate. He provided his contact details and the festival’s mailing address.
Brad King, a donor recruiter for Bloodworks Southwest, encouraged residents to sign up for a local blood drive this Thursday. King said 29 of 41 appointment slots had been filled and noted open times in the late‑afternoon window that the drive extended to in order to accommodate workers.
The mayor thanked both speakers and staff noted the festival request had been submitted in writing and would be incorporated into staff follow‑up work for event permitting.
