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Lake Fest organizers get council support to pursue 2026 carnival; staff to finalize permits and safety plan
Summary
Lake Fest committee asked the council for permission to host a traveling carnival in 2026 using three lots behind City Hall and parts of West Meadow; councilors expressed support and asked staff to require a public-safety plan and resident notifications before final permits are issued.
Lake Fest committee members asked the council for direction to sign a contract with Evans Midland Empire to bring a traveling carnival to Lake Fest in 2026. The presenters said they had knocked on doors, coordinated with staff and planned site logistics (semi access, RV staging and cleanup) and asked the council for enough assurance to let the carnival sign its contract.
One presenter said "Miss Evans, miss Peggy Evans is the owner, and she resides in Smithville," and added the company has about 30 years of experience and would provide power washing after events. Council members voiced broad support but requested a well-documented public-safety plan — covering police, fire and EMS — and recommended direct resident notification (door hangers) before closures. City staff said the typical permit and downtown use permit would be finalized through normal permit review.
