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Council discusses July 24 logistics, wildfire truck donation, and fireworks guidance
Summary
Council reviewed July 24 volunteer assignments and increased meat orders to ~1,200 pounds, noted a BLM-donated wildland fire truck arriving July 17, and agreed to explore a fireworks-permitted-area map while cautioning on aerial fireworks due to dry conditions.
During 'Other Business' on July 14, City Recorder Allison Leavitt reviewed assignments for the July 24 celebration and reported the meat order was increased to approximately 1,200 pounds. Public Works Director John Draper said staff were monitoring canyon storm activity and that the planned well-drilling contractor had not mobilized due to a delayed bond paperwork review by the city attorney.
Councilmember Perry Payne reported that the Bureau of Land Management had donated a wildland fire truck expected to be delivered Friday, July 17; Allison Leavitt will handle title, relicensing and insurance. Mayor Johnny Parsons proposed allowing residents to use fireworks within city limits for July 24 and Pioneer Day with a mapped-permitted-area approach and liability placed on individual users; Councilmember Ryan Johnson raised concerns about aerial fireworks given dry conditions. The Council asked staff to draft a fireworks map and public-safety messaging.
