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Committee members debate whether seasonal downtown events should be run by the DDA or outside groups
Summary
Members discussed whether the DDA should formally run seasonal events (ball drop, Halloween, Christmas) or partner with nonprofits, and flagged operational needs such as barricades, signage and volunteer coordination.
Members of the Downtown Development Authority discussed whether seasonal downtown events—such as the ball drop, Halloween activities and the Christmas event—should be run by the DDA or routed through outside nonprofit organizers. A participant who opened the discussion said the events "should be a DDA event" in order to ensure consistent operations and noted, "It really just needs some monikers to set the barricades up."
Business owners and residents urged clearer planning and communication about locations and volunteer roles. One business owner suggested using the library for some activities and offered help in running event components; attendees emphasized the need for formal coordination so businesses and neighbors know how an event will affect parking, access and storefront operations. The discussion closed with a recommendation to keep holiday staples (Christmas programming) but to clarify whether the DDA or a nonprofit will run specific events going forward.
