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Wood Village plans banners, swag and a parade option for 75th anniversary; council favors integrating into existing events
Summary
Staff proposed a $7,500 budget allocation for 75th-anniversary materials and activities (banners, booklets, magnets and swag). Council members favored bright banners, repurposed historical photos, a trolley tour and folding anniversary elements into existing events rather than one large stand-alone celebration.
Staff presented a suite of ideas and sample images for the city's 75th anniversary and said the budget included a $7,500 line for celebratory materials. Examples included new street banners with historical photos, a small commemorative book or notebook, magnets, bookmarks and limited swag items such as coffee mugs or reusable cups. Staff asked for council feedback on formats and quantities.
Council showed broad support for bright banners and historical imagery and suggested incorporating a trolley tour and, if feasible, a one-off parade tied into a Night Out event. "As part of this year's budget, we had 7,500, to celebrate that," staff said. Council asked staff to prioritize lower-cost, high-visibility items (banners and bookmarks) and explore preorders or sales for higher-cost souvenirs.
