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Resident asks Mulga to close part of 3rd Ave for children’s day; mayor supports temporary closure
Summary
A Mulga resident asked the council to close part of 3rd Ave on Sept. 19, 2026 for a children's event and to trim a nearby tree; Mayor W. Keith Varner said he had no problem with a temporary closure and noted street-light trimming is under way.
At the July 7 meeting, resident Alicia Broom requested a temporary street closure and tree trimming related to a children's event she plans for Sept. 19, 2026.
Broom asked, "Can part of the street get blocked off between 2nd Ave & 3rd Ave to protect the children?" and reported the event would run from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. She also said a tree on 2nd Ave near a street light needs trimming. Mayor W. Keith Varner responded, "I don't have a problem with it blocking off the street during that time," and added the town is "actively trimming around street lights." The council did not vote on a formal street-closure permit or specify an approver during the meeting; the mayor asked that Broom provide the addresses for overgrown lots or problem locations so staff can follow up.
The request raises routine public-safety and traffic-management considerations (traffic control, signage, and property-owner notifications). The minutes do not record whether the town requires a formal permit, whether the town will supply barricades or whether any inspection or indemnification will be required; Broom was asked to provide specific addresses so the town can contact property owners if needed.
