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Council approves rally permit for Locust and Sharp sidewalks, bars amplified sound on the square
Summary
Glenwood City approved a special-event permit for a 'No Kings Rally' to be held on the corner of Locust and Sharp (sidewalks only), allowing amplified sound at that location but not on the county square; council required the applicant notify nearby businesses and coordinated with county jurisdictional limits.
The council approved a special-event permit for a planned 'No Kings Rally,' limiting the event location and sound use to avoid disruption of nearby businesses and to respect county jurisdiction over the central square.
Staff advised the council that the applicant had originally listed the county square as a location and needed county permission for that site. After discussion, councilors limited Glenwood City approval to the corner of Locust and Sharp and specified that amplified sound would be allowed on the sidewalk at that intersection but not on the square itself.
Council members raised concerns about notifying businesses that might be open that morning, competing events (an Easter egg hunt was noted for the same day), and potential overtime police coverage if staff were needed to monitor safety. The council suggested that future permit forms may be revised to capture officer-overtime costs where applicable.
A motion to approve the permit for the Locust and Sharp sidewalk location, with sound limited to that location and not on the square, passed on a roll-call vote. Councilors said staff would reach out to the applicant to confirm the stipulations and ensure the applicant contacts businesses that could be affected.
