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Commission OKs up to $3,000 for city birthday celebration; staffing and programming outlined
Summary
The commission approved a not‑to‑exceed allocation of $3,000 to support the city’s birthday celebration in late April; items include entertainment, light refreshments and staffing logistics.
The Public Amenities Commission approved a recommendation to allocate up to $3,000 for expenses related to the city birthday celebration in late April.
An ad hoc subcommittee had met and proposed a budget that emphasized light snacks and community entertainment rather than a full catered meal. Subcommittee members reported estimated line items that included a balloon and face‑painting performer (roughly $600) and a stilt performer/juggler (roughly $500); the police department agreed to provide a community wagon and free popcorn. The subcommittee recommended a conservative attendance assumption (about 200) for planning and said organizers would rather run out of supplies than purchase excess food that goes unused.
Library staff and other departments were flagged as potential participants; staff said publicity would include a city webpage, departmental social media and postings at the museum. Commissioners moved to approve the recommendation to allocate not more than $3,000; a roll‑call vote recorded yes votes from Commissioners Caldwell, Lang, Galassi, Macaulay and Vice Chair Morocco, and the motion passed.
Staff said the Community Services Department has broader cultural‑arts funding available and that the $3,000 is within the division’s budget; staff will proceed with event logistics and finalize the public flyer once the budget details are set.
