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Council approves Sept. 28 fireworks display at Sunset Park after residents raise debris and safety concerns
Summary
The Crooks City Council approved a permit for a public fireworks display on Sept. 28 at Sunset Park after hearing from residents about debris and proximity to homes; staff said professionals and insurance measures cover safety and the location was shifted east onto football fields.
The Crooks City Council on Sept. 9 approved a permit for a public fireworks display at Sunset Park on Sept. 28, after residents raised concerns about debris and the display’s proximity to houses.
A council member explained that the permit application was submitted by the fire department and that the display would occur after the final game, with the discharge location moved east onto the football fields. "There's a permit application that's been submitted by the fire department for public display fireworks on September 28 at Sunset Park," the Committee member said. Staff confirmed the pyrotechnics company carries insurance and that professional technicians and fire‑marshal oversight are required for public displays.
Several residents during the public hearing asked what sizes of effects would be used and whether the city’s application contains sufficient criteria. One resident said the fallout had landed on roofs and in gutters in past events and described it as a littering issue; council members and staff discussed cleanup plans and the possibility of volunteers picking up debris the next day. Staff noted that the display planned for Sept. 28 would use smaller "cake" devices and that nothing planned for the event would exceed the size used during larger community events earlier in the summer.
Council members also discussed regulatory limits: staff said the state fire marshal sets distance and discharge rules for professional displays and that the city generally relies on those standards rather than imposing stricter local limits. After discussion, a council member moved to approve the permit; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
The decision was procedural: the permit was approved with the understanding that professional pyrotechnicians, required insurance, and fire‑marshal oversight would govern safety practices, and that staff will continue to document the event’s specifications and any required follow‑up cleanup.
