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Organizers request August carnival street closure and softball-field use, city staff explains food-truck registration
Summary
A resident asked for the traditional Monday-night street closure for the August carnival; Mount Carmel Women's Softball requested Thursday-night field use, seasonal trailer storage and permission for food trucks, and staff said only two food trucks are currently registered for city property and others must apply at city hall.
Two separate event-related requests were brought to the council during public comment.
A resident seeking a street closure for the August carnival said an application had been filed with Mr. Turner and requested the same closure used in prior years: a Monday night 6 p.m. closure from the intersection through 3rd to 5th (not through 5th). Councilors and staff discussed routing concerns because of another session on 3rd Street and confirmed Dr. Bleier had been involved in planning.
Eliza Harper, representing the Mount Carmel Women's Softball group, requested use of the 4th Street Softball Field on Thursday nights from July 23 through Sept. 17, asked to use field lights and requested permission to leave a supply trailer on site for the season. Harper also asked whether food trucks could be allowed; staff responded that only two food trucks are currently authorized to operate on city property (Snowshack and another truck) and that any other vendor must register at city hall and obtain the required certificate.
Staff and organizers emphasized the need for cleanup after games and events so public-works crews are not burdened. The council did not take immediate final action on permits during the meeting; staff indicated they would follow up with permit processing and any routing adjustments.
