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Organizers, council set traffic, signage and safety plans for Day of Thunder car show
Summary
Organizers told council the Day of Thunder car show will run midday with music and family activities; council approved signage, parking plans and a $500 city contribution while stressing no alcohol vendors and coordination with county deputies.
An event organizer told the council that the Day of Thunder car show will run from about 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., with cars arriving earlier and amplified music limited to set windows during the event. "The event is from 12 to 5, although there's gonna be cars coming and going probably from 6AM to probably 8PM," the presenter said, describing concessions run by a local church, carnival-style games for children, and that no liquor will be sold on-site.
Council members pressed organizers on parking and traffic control, including potential barricades for hill sections and directed traffic flow to funnel visitors through town. Staff and the organizer discussed signage options: a long-term, foldable roll-up base and $50 replaceable signs versus a larger metal sign; council approved buying six roll-up signs and bases for broader event use, with an estimated start-up cost just over $1,500. The council also approved contributing up to $500 toward event costs and asked staff to coordinate with the county liaison and the deputy sheriff for on-site public-safety coverage.
Organizers asked for volunteers and assistance with event-day logistics; councilors agreed to help with parking and signage placement and confirmed the city insurance and park rules will be observed. The event was described as similar to last year but with higher online interest this year.
