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County hears request for lighting at arena gate ahead of concert and rodeo events
Summary
A public‑safety speaker asked the commission Aug. 19 to install lighting at a parking‑lot gate used during concerts and a PRCA rodeo, citing officer safety and the need to check for open containers; a temporary solar light was offered and staff noted existing electrical infrastructure.
During the Aug. 19 meeting the commission heard a request to install lighting at a ticket/gate shack on the parking‑lot side of the arena to improve safety during large events.
A public‑safety speaker described the gate area as dark and said workers are using flashlights to check for open containers and to ensure safe egress, calling the situation an officer‑safety concern. Meeting participants noted there is an electrical box near the gate and that the sheriff's office has used a generator to power interior lighting; one attendee offered a solar motion‑sensor light as a temporary measure.
Commissioners discussed whether a mounted floodlight could be installed before the upcoming weekend events, including a concert and a PRCA rodeo. No formal direction or funding approval for permanent lighting appeared in the provided audio segments; the comments were entered as a request and staff and commissioners discussed potential short‑term and longer‑term solutions.
Separately, meeting participants confirmed that fire restrictions remain in place and thanked first responders for recent service during a busy summer season.
