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Council explores alternatives for Santa parade transport after truck operator health concerns
Summary
Beaver City council discussed options for Santa's parade transportation because the usual vehicle/operator may be unavailable. Ideas included using another city fire truck, a tower/bucket truck with decorations, or a flatbed with a decorated sleigh and purchased reindeer props; council directed staff to pursue a flatbed solution and source props.
Council members discussed contingencies for the annual Santa parade after concerns that the traditional fire truck might not be available because of the operator’s health.
Participants suggested alternatives including another engine, a bucket/tower truck with a decorated arm, or a flatbed truck carrying a restored sleigh with decorative reindeer. Council talked through logistics — vehicle access, safety of placing persons in bucket lifts, how to secure a sleigh to a flatbed, and whether a community shop class might refurbish an old sled as a project.
Council directed staff to pursue using a city flatbed or other city vehicle with a trailer, order reindeer props to ensure availability, and explore refurbishing a sleigh with local vocational programs. No formal vote was recorded; council members agreed to proceed and to coordinate vehicle availability and decoration logistics.
