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Mayor to cook chili as council finalizes tree-lighting logistics; tent and Santa assignment recorded

City Council · July 1, 2026
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Summary

Council recorded logistical plans for the annual tree-lighting event: Mayor Burns volunteered to make chili, staff to find a pop-up tent, and Mayor Burns to pursue securing Santa (Plan B: hire Rob); item remains for event follow-up at a future meeting.

During event planning, Mayor Arlene Burns volunteered to prepare chili for the tree-lighting event and said she would check on use of the Grange kitchen for cooking. The council recorded that Kathy Fitzpatrick would look for a pop-up tent for the event and that Mayor Burns would find Santa; if needed, the minutes note hiring Rob as a Plan B for Santa.

These items were recorded as logistical assignments rather than formal approvals of expenditures. The minutes list the tasks as action items (see action-item list) and the council left event planning details and related beautification priorities for a future meeting.