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Arnolds Park council approves street closures, license renewals and purchases radar signs to address speeding
Summary
Council approved Lake Street and West Broadway closures for summer events, corrected and renewed liquor and tobacco licenses, authorized transient merchant permits for several vendors, and approved purchase of two Evolis radar signs for the 202nd Street speeding issue.
At its May 13, 2026 regular session the Arnolds Park City Council approved a set of event street closures, several liquor and tobacco license updates, transient merchant permits, and the purchase of two Evolis radar signs aimed at addressing speeding on 202nd Street.
By motion of Pas with a second from Smith, the council approved corrections to Pirate Jack’s liquor license to include renewal of outdoor service, renewals for Bracco and The Throwing Post, renewals pending dram insurance for Murphy’s and the Iowa Rock and Roll Music Association, a tobacco license renewal for Casey’s, and a new tobacco license for Historic Arnolds Park Inc. The council also approved transient merchant permits for Charlie’s Taco Truck, Boji Brews, Mac’s Boutique, Tootie Powers, Smash N Grab, and Dirty Bubbles.
Council approved seasonal street closures for Lake Street from 5:00–8:30 p.m. on June 4, 11, 25 and July 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6 and 13, 2026 to accommodate Classic Car Shows. The council also approved the closure of West Broadway Street from Highway 71 to Dewey Street from 6:00–10:00 a.m. on July 18, 2026 for the University of Okoboji Homecoming Races; the motion to approve street closures was moved by Adams and seconded by Smith and passed unanimously.
Following discussion of speeding on 202nd Street, the council approved a motion by Adams, seconded by Smith, to purchase two Evolis radar signs for traffic control. The council also granted use of Central Park at no charge to the Iowa State Patrol for an event on June 26, 2026.
The council reappointed Candace Reuland to the Board of Adjustment for a term ending April 25, 2031; the motion carried unanimously. City Clerk Linda Nase also noted a Nature Area Restoration Workday on May 27, new story book displays for the Wildcat Walk, donated funding for a water and pet fountain at Sawmill Park, and a donor celebration on June 18, 2026.
All motions recorded in the minutes passed with five ayes and no nays; the meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
