New Adventdorf in Mistelbach: ice skating fun with a shortened term

New Adventdorf in Mistelbach: ice skating fun with a shortened term

At the center of the most recent council meeting in Mistelbach was the Adventdorf, which this year is to take place again with a PVC plate ice rink in front of the town hall. The support of the event was particularly controversial. Economic City Councilor Michael Schamann (ÖVP) announced that the first Mistelbacher Krampus run on November 23 will be the start of Adventdorf, which is to shorten its term until January 6th after the Christmas holidays-a measure that was decided due to the lower number of visitors after the holidays.

The discussion increased in intensity when Jürgen Fenz (list of active citizens) criticized the decision -making of the ÖVP. He complained that the project had already been rejected in the responsible committee, but was again put on the agenda until it could finally be decided. In his opinion, this is a sign that the ÖVP cannot accept majorities. Schamann replied that the committee was an advisory organ and that the final resolutions would be taken in the city council.

criticism of costs and attractiveness

A central topic of argument was the high amount of work by the building yard, which was estimated at 30,000 euros. Fenz questioned the meaningfulness of these expenses, especially since the ice rink is not well received by local students. They prefer to drive to Matzen or Wolkersdorf for ice skating where there are real ice cream. "This is a tragedy," said Fenz, who noted that he would document the situation this year to arouse public interest.

In response to these concerns, Schamann emphasized that the shortening of the opening times and the revision of the Advent village were obvious steps to take the circumstances into account. Despite the concerns, the support of the Advent village was finally decided against the votes of the Lab, the SPÖ (with the exception of the city councilor Roswitha Janka) and the FPÖ.

This discussion raises questions that affect not only the administration, but also the citizens. Despite the critical voices, the city sees itself responsibility to promote and maintain the Advent and the associated traditions. Schamann does not rule out that these measures are necessary to make an appealing offer for the population.

The debate about the Adventdorf and the associated costs and attractiveness remains a hot topic in urban politics, especially in view of the upcoming festivities and the hoped -for visitor numbers, which are supposed to fill the Advent village with life. How the community reacts to this consideration remains to be seen.

For further information on the course of the discussions and the current status on the planned events, Report on www.noen.at .