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Pataskala council allows campfires, overnight camping and pets for Foundation Park antique show
Summary
The Pataskala City Council unanimously approved a motion to suspend certain park regulations to permit campfires, overnight camping and domestic pets during the city's Antique Power/Tractor Show at Foundation Park, contingent on fire-department approval.
The Pataskala City Council voted to allow campfires, overnight camping and domestic pets at Foundation Park during the city's Antique Power/Tractor Show.
Council member Walter moved the measure and Council member Galick seconded. The motion, which the council qualified to require approval from the fire department, passed on a roll call with all members voting yes.
The measure grew out of event planning for the Antique Power/Tractor Show, which city officials said is planned for Sept. 27 in Foundation Park. During the meeting Walter moved "that at Foundation Park during the antique, tractor show, we allow or suspend, the regulations to allow campfires as long I'm gonna qualify this to say as long as the fire department's okay with it . . . Domestic pets to be on at site . . . And camping overnight during the event dates." The council voted in favor.
Supporters said the waivers would make it easier for attendees who travel to the show to remain on site during the event. Council discussion did not list new permit fees or a separate ordinance; the action was recorded as a motion to waive existing local restrictions for the event and carry the condition that the city's fire department approve campfires.
The council did not specify additional logistical requirements, such as campsite assignments, sanitation arrangements or a timeline for the fire department's approval. Those details were not included in the motion and remain to be set by staff or event organizers.
The council recorded the motion as passed on a unanimous roll call. The city clerk will incorporate the council's action into event permitting and notify the fire department and Parks staff to complete any required approvals.
Upcoming related items discussed elsewhere in the meeting included event logistics and a separate item to waive standard Foundation Park rules for that show; council members said they will coordinate final details with city staff and the fire department.
