City approves temporary use permit for Mid Cities Greek Food Fest at St. John the Baptist

The council approved a temporary use permit for the 34th annual Mid Cities Greek Food Fest to be held at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 303 Column Drive.

Reagan Rothenberger, director of planning and economic development, said the event will run Thursday, Oct. 1 through Sunday, Oct. 4 with setup starting the prior Monday (Sept. 28) and teardown the following Tuesday. He described the event layout (main tent, smaller activity tents, stage), temporary parking on unimproved surface south of the church, directional banner signs and portable restrooms; staff recommended approval. "This is a request for a temporary use permit for the 34th annual mid cities Greek food fest, which is, held at Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church," Rothenberger said.

Councilmember Eads moved approval, Councilmember Paddell seconded and the council approved the permit; the chair said staff looks forward to another successful event.