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Council discusses Cities Week schedule, giveaways and Trash Bash logistics
Summary
Council members mapped out Cities Week activities set for late April—proposing giveaways (cups, low-cost T-shirts, bags), a Trash Bash with dumpsters for bulky-item pickup, youth programming, bingo and a movie night—and tasked staff to finalize vendors, signage and advertising.
Members of the city council spent the bulk of their meeting outlining plans for Cities Week, a multi-day program the council said will include a community cleanup, family activities and vendor engagement. Council members proposed ordering branded cups and inexpensive T-shirts and assembling giveaway bags for visitors, and discussed timing and locations for events.
The discussion centered on logistics: an estimated weekend of events (Friday–Sunday), a Trash Bash community cleanup with dumpsters placed around the city for bulky-item disposal, a bingo night and a movie night, and a Friday youth-oriented day with food and activities. “April 25 is our date,” one council member said, urging early ordering because of shipping delays.
Council members emphasized outreach to local businesses and partner agencies. They suggested including code-enforcement materials and an informational sheet in giveaway bags so residents know who to contact about sanitation and property maintenance. One member said having dumpsters two weeks in advance and clear directional signage will help residents drop off furniture and tires without creating safety or traffic problems.
On programming, members proposed a 5:30–7:30 p.m. time window for evening events and 10 a.m.–noon for daytime activities, with a wellness speaker and on-site vendors for food and services. Raffle prizes and gift cards were suggested to encourage participation at the Trash Bash and other family events.
Council members asked staff to confirm vendor availability and costs, produce signage for promotion across the city, and coordinate with outside partners, including a contact at DeKalb County who had asked for final details once dates are set. The council agreed to finalize ordering and advertising details in coming weeks.
Next steps: staff will confirm vendor contracts and printing timelines, finalize dumpster locations, and return with a cost breakdown and recommendedorder timeline for giveaway items.
