Consent Agenda - Jerome Krieger, Senior Parks and Recreation Manager
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Approve Temporary Road Closure for Blaine Festival and Parade
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Executive Summary
The Council is asked to approve a temporary road closure for the Blaine Festival Parade on Jefferson Street and Central Avenue for the festival.
Background
The Blaine Festival Committee has submitted a special event license to hold a parade on Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 12 pm to 2:30 pm. The parade will include floats, bands, fire trucks and police vehicles. Staff will coordinate the closure with Public Works, the County and traffic control with our Police department. To provide a safe environment and accommodate the activities, staff is also proposing to close Central Avenue south of the Village bank parking lot.
Strategic Plan
This action relates to all aspects of the strategic plan by providing opportunities for public events and gatherings.
Staff Recommendation
By motion, approve the temporary road closure of Jefferson Street from Oak Park Boulevard to Territorial Road on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Also, close Central Avenue from south of Village bank to the Mary Ann Young Center for June 24 to June 26, 2022.
Attachment List
Blaine Festival Parade Map