Two days after a large, drunken crowd and violence marred the 42nd annual Mifflin Street block party, Madison officials are mulling what happens next ? with no clear answers. But they are sure of one thing: Letting partygoers drink in the street was a mistake. Mayor Paul Soglin vowed to end the process of issuing a permit for larger events, known as a picnic beer license, without formal approval from the mayor and City Council. A picnic beer permit now requires only an administrative review by the city clerk?s office.
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