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Liberty Lake staff outlines costs, volunteer shortfall if city assumes Winterglow display
Summary
City staff told the council that if Liberty Lake took over the Winterglow Spectacular, producing it at recent scale would require added staff or contractors and carry an estimated four‑year cost of roughly $600,000; the volunteer-run Winterglow Foundation has offered to sell its displays to the city for $25,000 amid declining board capacity.
City staff briefed the council on April 15 on the Winterglow Spectacular after the volunteer Winterglow Foundation signaled board attrition and offered the event’s displays and equipment to the city.
The presentation said volunteers and a foundation board previously produced Winterglow in Orchard Park, but recent board departures and fewer volunteers have created uncertain continuity. The foundation offered the city displays, containers and the event name for $25,000; staff said they are not recommending purchase of those assets without further discussion.
Why it matters: Winterglow draws substantial foot traffic to Orchard Park each winter and has become a visible community event. If the city assumes responsibility at the same scale it is currently produced, staff said the city would need to add labor capacity or pay contractors, and absorb annual material and…
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