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Business owner asks Mossyrock to limit fireworks after repeated property damage
Summary
Gary Colvin told the council fireworks have caused property damage to his Viking Café and asked the city to consider an ordinance to restrict fireworks in streets; he provided two RCW references and urged action to reduce debris and hazards.
Gary Colvin, a local business owner building the Viking Cafe9, reported repeated property damage from fireworks landing on his building and asked the council to consider banning fireworks in public streets. Colvin said he understands residents want to celebrate but noted the cleanup and safety problems and provided two RCW citations about fireworks deployed outside private property.
Colvin asked the city to consider a local ordinance prohibiting private fireworks use in city streets and highlighted the recurring mess and risk of damage. Council members did not take a binding vote on a fireworks restriction at this meeting; the item was recorded for potential future consideration.
