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Viking Fest: council agrees to one‑year parking holiday and noise variance; staff to refine employee parking plan
Summary
Council tentatively cleared a noise‑ordinance variance and a one‑year paid‑parking holiday for Viking Fest 2026, while directing staff to work with organizers on business notifications and employee‑parking accommodations; the festival will proceed under the same event footprint as prior years.
Poulsbo's special‑events staff and Viking Fest organizers presented event logistics for May and requested two council actions: (1) a noise‑ordinance variance to allow a street dance to run until 11 p.m. and (2) a temporary "parking holiday" suspending paid‑parking enforcement during Viking Fest. Staff recommended treating Viking Fest this year as in previous years (no paid enforcement during closures) and recommended a broader special‑events policy for future years.
Council members asked staff to ensure employees and nearby residents retain reasonable access during closures and flagged lost paid‑parking revenue as a consequence to be studied. Staff said employee lots and off‑site shuttle options will be used and that Viking Fest organizers will notify downtown businesses directly. Council indicated support and moved noise variance and the parking holiday to consent for formal approval.
