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Committee hears proposal for $21,000 artificial tree at Community Park; members favor delaying purchase until next year
Summary
Staff reported a $21,000 quote for a 26-foot artificial Christmas tree for Community Park and sought council direction; members preferred to delay purchase to next year to allow downtown placement planning and event coordination.
Staff reported community interest in a tree-lighting ceremony to coincide with the illuminated holiday parade’s conclusion and presented a quote for a 26-foot artificial lit tree priced at $21,000.
Acting on a straw poll, committee members generally favored delaying purchase until next year so staff could plan a downtown tree lighting and build programming rather than purchasing a large artificial tree this year. One member said a downtown location would better support walkability and photo opportunities; another member noted the expense and suggested planning additional park-season activities before acquiring the park tree.
Staff said the purchase is not currently budgeted and would otherwise require a purchase-contract resolution before council if the city wanted the tree this year. The committee, lacking a quorum, did not take formal action and signaled to staff that planning for a future tree and related events next year was preferable to an immediate purchase.
