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Downtown business proposes banner poles; public works outlines costs and legal issues
Summary
A downtown business owner proposed installing permanent poles and cables to support event banners over Main Street. Public Works estimated $25,000–$30,000 for materials (excluding installation), raised clearance/permit and First Amendment questions, and the committee asked staff to report back; motion accepting the communication as informational passed unanimously.
Tim Pipp, owner of Bee’s Teas on Main Street, asked the committee to consider installing poles and cable infrastructure to support seasonal banners across Main Street. Pipp said the banners would promote downtown events and could coincide with planned downtown lighting and revitalization work.
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