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Fair planning, beer‑garden test and water‑meter upgrades highlighted at council meeting
Summary
Council discussed plans for a possible beer garden pilot, demolition derby interest and volunteer needs for the county fair; staff also reported water‑meter upgrades revealed and fixed a leak of about 63 gallons per hour on fairgrounds property.
Chair (S1) and staff (S2) briefed the council on fair planning and related logistics, including a possible trial beer garden that would require a special alcohol license and steps to demonstrate the city can safely host the event. Council members flagged volunteer and logistical constraints as conditions for approval.
Separately, staff reported that recent water‑meter upgrades allowed the utility crew to detect a leak on fairgrounds property estimated at 63 gallons per hour; crews repaired the leak, which staff said will reduce water waste and costs. The chair also noted the fair’s 100‑year lease and the requirement that council and 4‑H leaders be represented on the fair board.
