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Commission praises fireworks, considers funding and drone show repeat for next year
Summary
Commission members praised the fireworks display and discussed budget and feasibility for repeating drone shows. They will investigate next-year pricing for fireworks, consider a drone show on Friday and fireworks on Saturday, and explore funding options including a February request to City Hall for increased support.
Commissioners praised the July 3'025 fireworks as a strong draw and discussed whether to repeat the drone show used previously. Several members said the fireworks received excellent public reviews and recommended preserving the finale explosions that proved popular.
Members acknowledged that fireworks and drone shows have different requirements and costs. A drone show was suggested for a Friday night with traditional fireworks on Saturday; commissioners emphasized that drone shows must be accompanied by music and adequate speaker coverage to achieve the effect seen in prior years.
The commission agreed staff should begin soliciting price estimates for next year's fireworks and that budget requests could be brought before City Hall in February if costs increase. They also discussed the logistical constraints for drone launches, such as having a sufficiently large clear field for takeoff and ensuring the sound feed reached distant viewing areas. Staff was asked to return with preliminary pricing and a recommendation on whether to pursue a drone show plus fireworks combination for next year.
