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Residents ask Calistoga to upgrade fairgrounds cooling as city reports strong turnout and revenue from Vermeil Classic races
Summary
Speakers urged upgrades to air conditioning at Calistoga Fairgrounds buildings after Labor Day heat; interim city manager reported the race weekend generated about $41,000 from RV parking and increased fairgrounds revenue to about $49,000, and thanked staff and volunteers for emergency staging support during the Pickett fire.
Residents asked the Calistoga City Council to prioritize air-conditioning and heating upgrades at fairgrounds buildings after Labor Day weekend heat and a recent fire response, and the city manager reported the Vermeil Classic races produced substantial fairgrounds revenue and required broad city involvement.
During public comment, a resident identified as Miss Yount said the Tubbs Building had been used as a cooling center during the weekend and urged the council to “prioritize improving the air conditioning, heating systems in all the buildings.” She noted the fairgrounds…
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