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Council approves drone show for Sept. 11 Cobblestone celebration; administrator outlines funding
Summary
Council approved a drone show for the Sept. 11 Cobblestone celebration after administrator Jason described costs and outreach to the Twin Cities Chamber; the provider requires a $7,500 guarantee and the city is seeking supplemental vendor funding.
City administrator Jason presented a proposal to add a drone show to the Cobblestone Friday-night event on Sept. 11 and outlined financing options. Jason said the provider "is guaranteed 7,500 even if it rains out," and noted outreach to the Twin Cities Chamber, which typically provides about $5,000 toward similar events.
Jason described the show as customizable (logos, images and music) and said the city had asked local vendors to help underwrite the event; he told council members that details on staging, sound integration and a precise cost breakdown would follow. The council voted to approve the drone-show addition and directed staff to proceed with arrangements.
Why it matters: The drone show represents a one-time cultural addition to the Cobblestone celebration that will require city coordination and partial external funding; the guaranteed payment to the vendor means the event carries a near-term budget obligation whether the show goes forward or is canceled.
