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Lede

Commissioners voted at the meeting to set the on-site late permit fee at the fair to $200. They also approved higher vendor permit rates for booth spaces and a background-check fee, following a motion that included the specific figures discussed during the meeting.

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Why it matters: Permit fees and late fees help cover administration and enforcement costs for the fair; increases affect vendors’ costs and the commission’s revenues. Commissioners also addressed operational issues raised by vendors and neighborhood stakeholders, including loud music and placement of sandwich boards.

Formal actions

- Late fee: Fair Commission member (unnamed in the motion) moved that \"at the fair, the... late fee is $200.\" The motion was seconded. The meeting recorded two \"no\" votes and three \"yes\" votes; the motion passed. Commissioners discussed that a higher late fee is intended to deter last-minute sign-ups and reduce the workload on staff during the holiday weekend.

- Vendor rates and background checks: Commissioners debated new vendor rates and background-check fees. During the discussion one commissioner asked, \"Can I make a motion to go to 220 and 110?\" and another motion described setting the 15-foot space at $220 and an additional background-check fee. That motion was seconded, and after abstentions and votes the chair announced, \"ayes have it,\" indicating the increase was approved. (The motion’s exact wording and the background-check surcharge were recorded in the meeting notes and will be reflected in updated rules and the printed application packet.)

Permit checks and compliance

Alderman Jason Craig praised how permit checks were executed this year, saying licensing checks had \"0 incidents\" and that permits were clearly posted on a distinctive paper, which helped enforcement teams locate unpermitted vendors.

Noise, booths and other vendor concerns

Several vendors and a representative of a church across the street from an entertainment stage complained about loudspeaker volume late in the event. Jason Craig conveyed that South Brook Church (and the church across from Ricky’s Double Barrel Inn) reported the band’s speakers grew louder later in the evening, which some vendors said interfered with sales and customer conversations.

Members also raised noncompliance issues: sandwich boards placed in the street created tripping hazards, and one attendee reported a person selling puppies out of a stroller; officials said police were notified.

Next steps

Commissioners directed staff to update rules and the application packet for mailing after July 4 next year, and they said the new fee schedule would be included in the packet. Staff will continue permit enforcement procedures and remind vendors about where sandwich boards may be placed and about noise limits.

Ending

The commission said it will circulate updated rules and fee schedules at the next meeting in May so vendors can plan for the following season.
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\"37 inspections. Most were all good. There was 1 that had a lot of issues, but they were able to resolve them and stay open,\" Boyer said.

Why it matters: Food safety inspections protect public health at large events. The temporary shutdown demonstrates the department’s enforcement role, while reports about handwashing supplies raise questions about contracted service levels for sanitation stations.

Key details

- Inspections: Boyer said refrigeration and temperature issues accounted for the only significant food-safety problems this year; one vendor serving egg rolls was shut down on Sunday for a refrigeration violation (cream cheese not refrigerated) and opened again Monday after correcting the problem.

- Sanitation: Several meeting participants praised the condition of porta-potties but said handwashing stations were out of soap on Sunday and Monday despite being the city’s responsibility to refill. \"They were out of soap, like, sat like, both days,\" a commissioner said. Commissioners said they will check with DPW and the contracted porta-potty company about refill schedules; Lions Club volunteers and other vendors were also proposed as backup sources for soap and sanitizer.

- Next steps: Staff said they would check with the rental company about who refills soap and water in handwashing stations and would coordinate with volunteer groups where appropriate.

Ending

The health department’s report indicated no persistent, citywide food-safety failures; one vendor’s temporary closure was resolved. Commissioners directed staff to follow up on sanitation replenishment and vendor refrigeration guidance before next year’s fair.
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Lede

A police representative said the city staffed the fair with \"probably 10 to 15\" officers at peak overlap and that auxiliaries supplement paid staff. An emergency services speaker later reported 24 calls during a busy day, including a heart attack, seizures and a house fire; four transports were made.

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Why it matters: policing and emergency medical services are a major line item in the fair’s operating cost. Commissioners discussed whether staffing patterns or auxiliary deployments could be adjusted to reduce expense while preserving public safety.

What officials reported

A police representative responding to questions said the department had been tracking incidents and that this year’s activity was \"very minimal\" overall compared with worst-case years, with typical issues such as lost phones and lost children. But the representative said the department routinely staffs day shifts and backfills posts with overtime for parking and traffic control. \"I would say as a general number, probably 10 to 15,\" the police representative said when asked how many officers were posted during overlaps.

The same meeting included an emergency-services summary that listed 24 calls on one day of the event, with four patient transports. \"First call of the day was a heart attack,\" the emergency representative said, and other incidents included allergic reactions, seizures and diabetic-related calls. Attendees and staff also responded to a nighttime lantern fire and an unrelated house fire that occurred during the event.

Discussion and cost-control proposals

Commissioners and staff discussed options to reduce overtime and staffing costs while preserving coverage. Ideas included changing where squads were posted, pairing squads with police auxiliaries or reserves, and stepping up recruitment of auxiliaries; the police representative said recruiting is ongoing and that auxiliaries provide \"huge savings.\" The commission was told it currently had seven auxiliaries and that one had recently resigned.

Officials stressed limits to cutting staffing. An emergency representative said crews often ran two-person teams and relied on borrowed UTVs and mutual aid when calls overlapped, making aggressive staff reductions risky without alternate resources.

Ending

No staffing cuts were adopted at the meeting. Commissioners asked staff to continue work on recruitment, auxiliary onboarding and targeted staffing plans aimed at holding costs down without weakening emergency response.
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\"We are now at a deficit of a $130,000 from the fair. That's a huge chunk of change to swallow. It's a lot a lot of money,\" Domzall said at the start of the meeting.

Why it matters: Commissioners said the deficit is large enough that the city’s broader budget choices could affect whether civic events continue without changes. Members discussed short-term revenue measures — including voluntary donations from parking operators or charging attendees a small admission — and potential operating cuts to prevent the fair from recurring in deficit.

Discussion and options

Commissioners described several possible revenue and cost changes. Domzall floated the idea of charging attendees a modest amount and gave an example: \"in a perfect world, if we even charged each person that attended a dollar and kids free, that'd cover it.\" Commissioners noted enforcement and fairness issues with an admission charge.

Members also discussed parking revenue. Multiple speakers said private residents and small businesses currently collect parking fees during the fair and suggested asking larger parking operators to donate some proceeds back to the city to offset costs. \"They're making an awful, awful lot of money on all the parking,\" Domzall said, and she suggested donations or reworked arrangements so parking revenue helps the fair.

Commissioners and staff raised other near-term savings: reducing the number or size of rented dumpsters, seeking donations of dumpsters from local haulers, and examining fully loaded staffing charges the city allocates to the event. Kenneth Sweeney and others said they would check dumpster counts and costs so the mayor can request donations from private haulers.

Direction and next steps

The commission did not adopt a new fee or budget change at the meeting. Instead, members agreed to investigate options and assigned follow-up tasks: the mayor was asked to contact the operator of a local hauler regarding donated dumpster service; staff were asked to tally current dumpster expenses; and commissioners said they would continue to explore parking revenue arrangements and enforcement challenges.

What remains uncertain

Commissioners acknowledged several unknowns that will shape any decision: how many paid-parking spaces exist now versus before recent road and sidewalk work; which parking lots are privately owned; how enforceable an entrance fee would be; and the total amount the city currently pays for event-related services such as police and DPW overtime. Those details were not specified in the meeting and will be part of the follow-up work.

Ending

Members emphasized urgency as the city enters budget season, but they stopped short of new formal levies or cuts at the meeting. The commission scheduled additional follow-up work and will review potential rule and fee changes at its next meeting in May.
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