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Residents tell committee fireworks season harms pets and neighborhoods
Summary
During public comment at the June 24 Ordinance Committee meeting, three residents urged shortening the city's fireworks season and reducing permitted hours, citing impacts on pets and neighborhood quality of life.
During public comment at the June 24 meeting, residents Corey Dannelson, Holly Bash and Arthur Bash told the Ordinance Committee they were concerned about the length of the city's fireworks season and the impacts on pets and neighborhoods. The meeting minutes record these remarks as part of the Committee's consideration of changes to the fireworks ordinance.
Committee members and staff acknowledged the complaints and discussed possible responses, including reducing permitted days or hours where allowable. The minutes show the Committee ultimately recommended eliminating the local June 21—July 6 season and limiting legal discharge to the dates protected under Iowa law: July 3, July 4 and New Year's Eve.
