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Committee reviews Easter egg hunt turnout, safety and venue options after heavy attendance
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Summary
Committee members reviewed public complaints and logistics from this year’s Easter egg hunt, reported high attendance and 8,000 eggs used, debated indoor vs. outdoor venues and agreed to follow up with school contacts about gym availability.
Members of the Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed the Easter egg hunt on May 14 after members reported heavier-than-expected turnout, safety concerns and social-media complaints.
The recap began during the committee discussion segment when a committee member asked whether there were any concerns about this year’s event. Committee members described crowded conditions and social-media commentary; one member said parents crowded the steps and that some older attendees fell when surfaces became slippery.
"We went through 8,000 eggs this year," Miss Klaus said during the recap, describing the scale of the event and the supply used. Committee members also mentioned that an estimated 300 people were in the building at once and that some parents brought multiple children of different ages, which complicated supervision.
Why it matters: the crowding raised safety questions and prompted discussion about moving future egg hunts to larger indoor school gyms or using staged entry for age groups to reduce congestion. Several members suggested partnering with local schools that have large gyms and secure gates to manage crowds. Committee President Fenner asked staff to explore school-gym options and report back.
Discussion and options: Committee members weighed trade-offs. Some said an indoor school gym or cafeteria could provide more space and staging, with the football field as a weather-dependent outdoor alternative. Others noted school athletic directors may be reluctant to allow weekend use of fields due to liability or scheduling. One longtime volunteer recommended staging the event by age group or controlling entry to reduce crowding.
Action and next steps: The committee asked staff to follow up with Debbie, a staff contact, to inquire about school availability for future egg hunts; no formal motion or funding decision was made. The committee recorded no formal vote related to the Easter egg hunt during the May 14 meeting.
The committee also agreed to consider operational changes — staging by age group, limiting the number of children per entry wave, and securing a larger indoor space — and to address water/refreshment logistics for volunteers at future events.
