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ATH2025-004 Approval of the Special Event Permit for Atkins Park through Redbird Events to hold the annual Oysterfest in the Smyrna Market Village, which includes approval of the closure of W. Spring Street around the Smyrna Market Village fountain Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and council approval for Atkins Park to serve beer, wine, and liquor beyond their business premises. Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley

2025-01-06 · approved · minutes

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Recorded roll call
Position	Count	Published names
aye	7	Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby Jr.
nay	0	None
recuse	0	None

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Approval of the Special Event Permit for Atkins Park through Redbird Events to hold the annual Oysterfest in the Smyrna Market Village, which includes approval of the closure of W. Spring Street around the Smyrna Market Village fountain Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and council approval for Atkins Park to serve beer, wine, and liquor beyond their business premises. Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
Authorized in this action record. A signed agreement, payment, permit, delivery or completion is a separate event and may remain unverified.
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Motion sequence

made a motion to approve

Reported carried · Mover: Councilmember Travis Lindley · Seconder: Councilmember Latonia P. Hines

Recorded roll call
Position	Count	Published names
aye	7	Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby Jr.
nay	0	None
recuse	0	None

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