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Clawson DDA approves local band for summer market, debates farmers market budget
Summary
The Clawson DDA approved hiring local band “Wow” for six market days at $300 per date and directed staff to return with detailed budget estimates after members debated porta‑potty and advertising costs that would raise the farmers market line item.
The Clawson Downtown Development Authority voted to hire the local group “Wow” to perform at the 2026 summer market, approving a proposal to pay the band $300 per market day for six dates (total $1,800).
Board members discussed market logistics, including vendor placement and available power near the clock and the Clawson Grill. The board heard that the band would play from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and would not solicit tips while being paid by the DDA. Several members said having a single act for the inaugural season would simplify coordination and help troubleshoot issues such as noise and set‑up.
During a follow‑up budget conversation, members debated whether the current farmers market budget — which covered last year’s porta‑potty rentals and print advertising — should increase from last year’s $2,000 baseline. Board members estimated porta‑potty rentals at about $100 per market day (roughly $600 total for six dates) and noted advertising and other market expenses would push the budget higher. One motion amended the funding conversation and asked staff to return with firm estimates at the next meeting.
The DDA approved the band funding on a voice vote and asked staff to bring a detailed farmers market budget, including porta‑potty costs, vendor needs and sponsorship opportunities, to the next meeting for a final appropriation.
The vote followed debate over whether to cap the total market budget and how to offset the band cost with sponsorships or individual contributions; one board member offered to cover any overage personally. The DDA did not finalize a definitive increased line‑item amount at the March meeting and left the amendment pending until staff returns with numbers.
