Madison city officials addressed the street use complications that could come with the Mifflin Street Block Party taking place the same day as the annual Crazylegs Classic Race on April 30.
The Madison Street Use Commission had trouble determining detours for city buses and emergency vehicles due to nearby street closures for Crazylegs. The proposed detours presented a problem setting up vendors and portable toilets before 11 a.m.
""The coordination between these two events is a big deal,"" committee member Kelli Lamberty said. ""We have to have consideration for Crazylegs and traffic consideration for Metro during that time.""
According to Madison Police Officer Carl Gloede the plan was still in the draft stage.
""There are still vending issues, more specifically about the alcohol, and what security is going to be on site during different set up an construction stages,"" Gloede said.
The committee has to formally vote for a street use permit for the block party to take place. However, because plans changed over the course of the discussion, the committee members arranged for a meeting early next week to finalize maps and scheduling.
Food, beer and water vendors will be located within the event's perimeter to generate revenue for the live music Majestic Live owner Scott Leslie will put on.
Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said he approached Leslie about becoming involved in Mifflin to promote live music at the block party. Verveer and Madison police said they hope to bring people out of parties in backyards and houses and onto the street where they will be more visible.
