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Council OKs $300 for deputy coverage at Music in the Park; Parks staff announce summer events
Summary
Parks & Recreation staff told council about recent community events, announced a band shell location for Aug. 1 and a movie night on Aug. 21, and the council approved a $300 payment for deputy coverage when alcohol is served at the Aug. 1 event.
Parks & Recreation staff updated the council July 13 on recent community events and requested $300 from the parks budget to pay Wright County deputies for three hours of security when alcohol will be served at Music in the Park.
The parks representative described a good turnout at recent volunteer painting events and said the band shell for Aug. 1 will be sited near the community center; staff asked council to authorize $300 for deputy coverage. "I'll make a motion to approve the $300 for the sheriffs for the band, Music in the Park," a council member said; the motion was seconded and approved on a 4-0 vote.
Parks staff also announced a free outdoor movie night (the new Minions movie) on Aug. 21 at Veterans Park and reminded residents to pick up after pets to protect turf and little-league fields. Staff said rental of a park for a day is available for $25 and encouraged safe summer use of park amenities.
