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Library proposes holiday-season market; council discusses logistics and cost but took no funding vote
Summary
Library staff presented a holiday market concept for December to support local vendors; staff estimated a $109,500 cost and council discussed integration with the existing Christmas tree lighting and scaling to reduce costs.
Library and community activities staff presented a proposal for a Holiday Season Market to run in December at Devendorf Park (or alternative Sunset Center/outdoor courtyards) to support local vendors and create a family-friendly event.
Presenters described activities including local vendors, a hot cocoa/cider booth, live music, a kids corner, and a photo spot. Proposed logistics included vendor setup starting Thursday with the market running Friday–Sunday, marketing via local businesses and social media, and parking plans using Sunset Center lots and downtown parking facilities. The staff estimate for a full weekend market was approximately $109,500, covering supplies, operations, marketing, entertainment and a small shuttle service.
Council discussion focused on overlap with the Christmas tree lighting tradition, options to integrate or scale back the market to preserve the town’s small-town character, inclusivity for non-Christmas holidays, and whether to combine the market with the existing tree-lighting event to reduce costs. No funding motion was made at the meeting; council members asked staff to explore ways to reduce costs and improve inclusivity and to consider incorporating nighttime activities and lighting.
No vote was taken on funding; staff said expenses could be trimmed (advertising, staffing) and that options to integrate with the tree lighting would be explored.
