East Lansing will likely scrap the blocked off Albert El Fresco area that has existed downtown the last six summers, after most members of City Council said they oppose setting up the downtown space again this summer.
On the consent agenda of Tuesday’s meeting, which is typically approved without discussion, the city is set to approve plans to not block off a downtown stretch of Albert Avenue that has hosted games and seating each summer since 2020. Council will still be able to approve street closures for events on a case-by-base basis.
At the March 10 discussion-only meeting, council discussed three options for Albert El Fresco – one that would expand seating, another that would keep it similar to last year and a third option that would not close the street. The city is set to move forward with a plan to scrap the road closure and most of the seasonal seating…