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City approves library block party, street closure and Halloween festival grant
Summary
Jerseyville council approved a Neighborhood Block Party Sept. 25 with a road closure, use and waived rental fee for a Halloween Festival Oct. 25, and a $1,400 tourism grant to support the festival.
The Jerseyville City Council approved a series of Library-sponsored events and related requests, including a Neighborhood Block Party on Thursday, Sept. 25 and a Halloween Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Commissioner John Miles moved to approve the special event application for the Neighborhood Block Party (4:00–7:00 p.m.) and Commissioner Anthony Steckel seconded; Librarian Judy Pruitt said this will be the third annual block party and community feedback has been positive. The council also approved closing North Lafayette St. between West Exchange and West Pearl for the event.
Separately, the council approved the Library’s request to use City Center Plaza for its annual Halloween Festival on Oct. 25 and waived the plaza rental fee; Commissioner Zachary Crawford moved the plaza use and Commissioner Anthony Steckel seconded the fee-waiver motion. The council granted a $1,400 tourism grant to support the Halloween Festival; Mayor Kevin Stork noted the city promotes such events and the motion passed unanimously.
