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Committee discusses pavilion power outages, MG&E service charge and staff follow-up
Summary
Members discussed a roughly $3,000 MG&E installation charge for pavilion service, recurring generator and extension-cord use at events, and asked staff to contact utility lines about adding conduit and outlets to reduce generator dependence.
The committee reviewed a line item in the packet for MG&E — an installation/service charge of about $3,000 to extend electricity to the pavilion — and discussed operational power problems experienced during events.
The Chair described instances when bands lost power and vendors relied on extension cords and generators; members raised safety and reliability concerns and compared the pavilion’s limited outlet capacity with better-equipped shelters in other municipalities. The Chair proposed staff contact the utility about running conduit and installing outlets from the pavilion to the donation-sign area to support event vendors and reduce generator use.
Committee members confirmed that the MG&E charge reflected work from last year, and agreed staff should follow up with the utility and report back with options and cost estimates. No vote was taken; staff follow-up was requested.
