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Fundraising ideas divide board: dunk tank pitched as draw, some members raise liability and tone concerns
Summary
Members debated raising money at the River Road celebration, including a dunk tank and donation-based games. Supporters argued such activities could raise funds for local school foundations; opponents questioned suitability, potential liability and city rules restricting sales on public space.
Committee member E proposed fundraising ideas for the event — a dunk tank and participatory “bean poll” to let attendees vote with tokens — arguing such draws could underwrite event costs or benefit local school foundations. "We've got, you know, let's say, comfortably 200 people... there's a possibility to raise several thousand dollars very easily," Committee member E said.
Several members objected to a dunk tank or on-site sales because the event agreement for public space limits selling and the city may restrict fundraising activities. Committee member C said a dunk tank made the event feel like a carnival and was not appropriate for all attendees; other members raised liability concerns and whether the city would allow vehicles on the Greenway to deliver equipment. The group agreed to check with city staff (Kelsey/Cindy) about permissions and insurance before moving forward, and some members suggested non-sales fundraising (suggestion boxes or posted expense lists) as an alternative to on-site sales.
