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Commission debates resident-only registration for Eggstravaganza to curb crowding
Summary
Commissioners discussed a proposal to require registration for city-run events (starting with the Eggstravaganza) to prioritize Cooper City residents and reduce crowding. Staff was directed to draft procedures and test them on the Easter egg hunt event.
Commissioner Mallozzi urged the commission to limit some city-run events to Cooper City residents after describing prior crowds that included many nonresidents. She said the crowding strained staff and that registration (with wristbands for age groups) would help planners know how many eggs and staff to provide.
"If we know how many people are registered, we know how to plan," Commissioner Mallozzi said, arguing the change would ensure residents get priority access. Commissioners agreed staff should draft a policy and test registration mechanics on the Eggstravaganza, with implementation details to consider such as wristband colors, age-group staging and payment or sponsorship for candy. Commissioner Schroeder and others urged caution about imposing procedures on events that lack defined entry points (for example, outdoor events that are hard to gate). The commission directed staff to return with a draft procedure for consideration.
