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Council discusses costs to repair Winterfest lights, city may consider surplus appropriation or sponsorships
3124358 · April 25, 2025
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Summary
Council members and staff described deteriorated holiday-light displays in City Park, cited replacement costs (tree $80,000; some new pieces $20,000'$25,000) and discussed fundraising, sponsorships and the possibility of an appropriation from surplus.
Council members raised longstanding concerns about the condition of holiday lighting at City Park and Winterfest displays, and discussed options including phased replacement, private sponsorship and a possible appropriation from surplus.
Alan Swiger said the Winterfest pieces are "pretty deteriorated" and noted that new…
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