Lexi, a city recreation staffer, told the Development Review Committee on Aug. 20 that Whole Life Church plans a 6-kilometer run using the standard 5K route along sidewalks at Barbecue Row and the walking trail near Northwest; the church expects about 100 participants and will use the large pavilion and existing picnic tables. Lexi said organizers plan amplified sound for music and announcements and will direct parking to Gates 2 and 3 in the park’s paved lots.

Why it matters: The notice gives city departments and first responders a chance to flag access, safety or noise concerns before the events occur. For the larger event, DRC members had no objections but recorded the details for their public-safety and permitting records.

At the start of the meeting, Lexi also presented the Popca Police Department’s Horse Powered for Heroes car show, a city-hosted fundraiser for veterans scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kaitlyn Nelson Park. Lexi said organizers expect about 250 people, will host food trucks and 10-by-10 vendor tents, and will use Edwards Field for parking. She cautioned that East Orange Street “may be affected due to traffic and setup,” though the organizers are not requesting a full street closure.

Discussion and departmental input focused on noting the events in the city’s records rather than on policy decisions. Community development, police, public works, fire and building officials each said they had no additional comments during the meeting. No formal action or permit approvals were taken at the DRC meeting; these were presented as notices to inform departments and record potential impacts.

Other details recorded at the meeting: for the church run, amplified sound and pavilion use were specified; for the car show, expected attendance, food trucks, vendor tents, parking location and potential traffic impacts on East Orange Street were noted. The DRC did not issue conditions at the meeting and instead documented the events for follow-up by the appropriate permitting and operations staff.

City staff or event organizers seeking permit clearance were directed to follow normal permitting processes with the relevant departments.