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Council orders seasonal display of service flags on Main Street, opts to remove flags Nov.–Mar.
Summary
The council directed staff to implement Option 3 from a staff report: display U.S. and U.S. service branch flags on downtown Main Street from April 1 through Veterans Day (Nov. 11) and remove them during fall and winter months to reduce weather damage and maintenance burdens.
The Livingston City Council voted unanimously to display U.S. and service branch flags on downtown Main Street from April 1 through Nov. 11 and remove them during the fall and winter months.
Public Works staff presented three options for managing the flag program between D Street and Liberty Market: leave flags up year‑round; display flags only on special dates and events; or display flags seasonally from April 1 to Nov. 11. Staff noted winter weather damages the flags and increases maintenance demands.
Council member Uphaul moved to adopt the seasonal option 3 and said it would reduce staff time and preserve flags. Council member Wallace seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed four yes votes and no no votes; the motion passed 4‑0.
Council members also discussed broader ideas for cultural representation on Main Street, including whether non‑service community flags could be displayed in a different location or season to represent Livingston’s diverse communities; staff suggested alternate locations may be appropriate. The council asked staff to proceed with Option 3 and to plan for flag removal and storage on the identified schedule.
The council did not adopt a new city flag at this meeting but several members suggested the idea for future consideration.
