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Council approves Smithville Lakefest permit, fee waivers and temporary liquor license
Summary
Council approved the Smithville Lakefest special event permit (Resolution 1547), a partial fee waiver and a temporary liquor license (Resolution 1548). Staff and a city representative provided an itemized fee breakdown and clarified that vendor outlets are 20-amp and camping is for carnival staff.
The Smithville City Council approved Resolution 1547 to grant the Smithville Lakefest a special event permit and considered a request to waive certain fees. Staff provided a revised packet; a city representative (Matt) walked the council through a detailed breakdown that listed application and site fees, street closures and camping, totaling $2,985 plus a $200 deposit.
Matt explained the electrical outlets discussed are 20-amp circuits intended for craft vendors and Courtyard Park amenities, not for carnival rides. Council members asked questions about the application timeline, camping for carnival staff, and whether the application was filled out correctly. After discussion and clarifications, the council voted to approve the special event permit and associated fee waivers.
The council subsequently approved Resolution 1548, a temporary liquor license for the festival, on a unanimous voice vote.
Why it matters: Approvals affect event operations, public-safety planning and city resources for the festival period; staff will coordinate required logistics with event organizers.
