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Board conditionally approves Pearl Street Market permit, asks for safety and logistics plan
Summary
The La Crosse Board of Public Works unanimously approved a permit for a Pearl Street Market on Fridays May–October, contingent on finalizing emergency access, safety barriers, trash plans and delivery logistics; the applicant emphasized low vendor fees, local partnerships and an expected boost to downtown commerce.
The La Crosse Board of Public Works voted unanimously Jan. 26 to approve a permit allowing the La Crosse Farmers Market Association to close Pearl Street between 2nd and 4th on Fridays from May through October for a weekly Pearl Street Market, but the approval was made contingent on resolving safety and logistics questions.
Sadie Laniero, presenting for the market organizers, told the board the proposal is a vendor-only market focused on produce and artisan foods, with typical vendor fees of about $20–$30 and stall sizes of roughly 10-by-10 feet. Laniero said organizers are seeking sponsorships and partnerships — including with the La Crosse Center and the La Crosse…
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