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Officials said the parade route was compressed in previous years to reduce the number of intersections requiring traffic control, but residents and council members reported persistent crowding in some neighborhoods and requested reconsideration of routes for certain events. A council member said the route’s earlier alignment that passed in front of the mayor’s house allowed some neighborhoods to attend without going downtown, and that some residents want that restored.

The discussion focused on two practical issues: who must apply for a parade permit and who staffs intersections. City staff noted that the permit is granted or denied by the mayor. Organizers applying for a permit would be responsible for identifying volunteers for intersection control if the route is extended. \"We would look at it. Obviously, if we extend it, we're gonna need more help,\" a council member said.

Speakers said volunteers — not necessarily sworn officers — can staff many intersections, though some traffic-control roles may require coordinated support from city departments. The city’s police chief was cited as a participant in planning; council members said the chief and a council representative would discuss route details and volunteer needs before decisions are made.

Organizers reported a high volunteer turnout for past events. One organizer was thanked for providing about 70 volunteers. A council member said the executive committee that coordinates Ice Cream Days will review route options and staffing plans and notify the mayor as the permitting authority.

No formal motion or vote was recorded in the transcript excerpt; council members said the matter will return to the executive committee and to the chief for follow-up.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Le Mars Council Meeting February 4, 2025 Part 3 of 4","oneSentenceSummary","City officials discussed reconfiguring parade routes to reduce crowding and the need for more volunteers to staff intersections during events, with the mayor retaining final approval of permits.","taxTitle","Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa","taxId",64213,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6722661,"Le Mars golf course GM reports higher play, junior program growth after 2024 flood",148,962000,1110000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2224982-17d7f85be2bfe47ed4e7e75a12e9f000&start=962&end=1110","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2224982-17d7f85be2bfe47ed4e7e75a12e9f000/thumbnail_962000.jpg","/articles/6722661/Le-Mars/Plymouth-County/Iowa/Le-Mars-golf-course-GM-reports-higher-play-junior-program-growth-after-2024-flood","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6722661-e8f02571fa7c0d73d30c106a1f019601/orig.mp4?Expires=1773734755&Signature=iDjeNBM3pa0rUXIAJkREPpZAfLVRvcPP-U5ikhUQK58lt8G8tuzXPY4m3tAnoeU70nRLkfgJNVbRd3DS4vSsHvFj0-kfIh30BknRRxAABuqomgzGSO1LTZbOR494yQyzbk0dxCRUDaF4RfkykQhrWRL1v09I3Dy62AT9GDMHhRWCggkPrcNfXRem~ijAbhr3s1PgxkA23Og8Dy4a8fgHd6Ck9FbwDeW-Yg~BWklIoo5-mkqe1~g6prh~fWDB7bAaO~JcBSm3UERaBO7VtkZsjE~q563GwCbpTI0PeAsbqwolpIIcKXprUmp-ih3NEtvOjywCiEPsFqx5AW637YYG2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bridal Schultz, general manager of the Le Mars golf course, updated city officials on course conditions and operations, reporting increased play, higher green fee revenue and growth in the junior program following the 2024 season.

Schultz said maintenance and offseason work kept the course ready for the 2025 season, and that green fee revenue rose by about $10,000 compared with 2023. Schultz noted the course closed for eight days during the 2024 flood but reopened quickly, and that membership categories (couples, singles, students) increased relative to 2023 — the presenter characterized that as an increase of roughly 14 members across categories. The course operates 27 holes, hosts multiple weekly leagues and offers nine-hole play options, which Schultz said makes it accessible and affordable compared with larger courses in Sioux City.

Schultz reported substantial junior participation: about 108 youths signed up for the junior program after school let out. The golf course also hosted events on the Northwest Iowa junior tour and local tournaments, with players and teams coming from neighboring towns. Schultz attributed part of the play increase to limited availability at nearby facilities that were affected by flooding and to local word-of-mouth.

No council action or vote was recorded in the transcript excerpt; Schultz said course staff would continue routine maintenance and programming into the spring.","Bridal Schultz, general manager of the Le Mars golf course, told council members the course saw membership and green fee revenue increases in 2024 despite an eight‑day closure during flooding; junior program enrollment reached about 108.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6722666,"Le Mars CVB reports visitor trends, promotional campaigns and hotel‑motel grant activity",807,214000,1021000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2224982-17d7f85be2bfe47ed4e7e75a12e9f000&start=214&end=1021","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2224982-17d7f85be2bfe47ed4e7e75a12e9f000/thumbnail_214000.jpg","/articles/6722666/Le-Mars/Plymouth-County/Iowa/Le-Mars-CVB-reports-visitor-trends-promotional-campaigns-and-hotelmotel-grant-activity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6722666-a74f8884f649d279ef7009fcdc5f8d41/orig.mp4?Expires=1773734755&Signature=XsYuvR81284H8zopl4gKxLOrBqc0Jvc5jQTjW8z8yPIPeUq5jNWHr361bq69LnbGHN79Olkv-rS3wPzKk0zDCjJIGNkslnaMtLJdMMFPQBU5Y8Qu9OyHcZV7CvVZzF8c2WbQUFHq3Oe7ULyyLWXjPJrUk-IWBhlpFl-2AdTfR8aGzrS2aq06F643xv4xK-rKPCYjL3J5tDaXNUZxzho4lrCsHqIruVDG6MJSPTbI~DXegYHad~rgLfpx1Z06QHU73Tk037K~9nymxokRZHgSiBmGttcrpOV66Ac3LDaojNlcfuFMVo5RajRSoOUJbf75~bxkxGceTEF~nbdSN7sf9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jessica Brown Miller, representing the Le Mars Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), presented the CVB’s 2024 promotional and visitor report, outlining paid advertising, partnerships, facility rentals and visitor metrics used to target marketing.

Miller said paid facility ads remain in rotation through the summer and that the CVB purchases placement for events such as Bridal Expo, Ice Cream Days and the Plymouth County Fair. She described partnerships with regional tourism organizations and work with the state to obtain visitor data through geofencing and other visitor-tracking tools. \"I hear my voice 400 times a day, so I'll be glad when those turn off again,\" Miller said of running facility advertisement recordings used in paid campaigns.

The CVB reported approximately 88,000 visitors in the previous year under the bureau’s measurement definition (visitors measured as persons coming from at least 50 miles away and present in Le Mars for at least two hours); the CVB reported that roughly 66.2% of those visitors spent at least one night in town. Miller noted that those visitor figures exclude local participants in events. She also reported that the city’s facilities coordinated about 296 events last year and that hotel‑motel grant awards supported seven projects in the prior cycle; the total grant amount reported was $34,800 and this year’s grant recommendations will be presented to the council at a future meeting.

Miller described digital and print marketing work, including sponsorships for Pioneer Village and Christmas in Hometown and placement in travel guides. She noted Western Iowa Tourism’s future was uncertain after the organization lost its executive director in the fall. Miller said the CVB manages the city’s website and main social media channels and shared that a water-department survey earned about 55,000 impressions. She recommended the city continue partnering with state data providers to refine where marketing dollars are spent.

No formal vote was taken on the CVB report; Miller offered to provide materials and copies of ads to council members on request.","Jessica Brown Miller, representing the Le Mars Convention & Visitors Bureau, summarized 2024 promotional activity, visitor tracking and hotel‑motel grant awards, and noted partnerships with regional tourism organizations and state data providers.","actionData","errors"]

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