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Winthrop approves Winthrop Days permits, fireworks contingent on insurance; RAGBRAI road closure OK'd
Summary
The council approved multiple permits for Winthrop Days requested by Winthrop C & C Club, including a fireworks permit and a RAGBRAI road closure July 23'24; fireworks and beer permits were approved pending proof of insurance.
The Winthrop City Council on May 6 approved a package of permits for Winthrop Days requested by the Winthrop C & C Club. Approvals recorded in the minutes include a fireworks permit (pending proof of insurance), a parade permit, authorization for bands to play until midnight Friday and Saturday, proof of control of premises, a beer permit (pending proof of insurance), and approval of a RAGBRAI road closure from 7:00 P.M. July 23 until 7:00 P.M. July 24.
Individual motions and seconds recorded in the minutes: the fireworks permit was moved by Lee White and seconded by Jim Loughren; the parade permit was moved by Ann Myers and seconded by Jim Loughren; bands-hours approval was moved by Ann Myers and seconded by Brian Kelchen; proof of control was moved by Brian Kelchen and seconded by Lee White; the beer permit motion was moved by Jim Loughren and seconded by Brian Kelchen; and the RAGBRAI road closure motion was moved by Lee White and seconded by Ann Myers. Each motion is recorded as carrying with "All ayes."
The minutes specify insurance as a condition for the fireworks and beer permits but do not list other operational conditions, safety plans, or staffing requirements. The RAGBRAI closure is recorded with start and end times but the minutes do not detail traffic-control responsibilities or required follow-up paperwork.
