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Council reviews plans, grants and costs for America 250 celebration
Summary
City staff outlined a yearlong America 250 plan including banners, a traveling "Road to Liberty" art show, youth projects, and optional productions; staff said a state memorandum would enable a $1,500 state grant and Rocky Mountain Power offered a $3,000 sponsorship. The council discussed logo options, sponsorship, and geographic outreach.
Cheryl Garn presented a draft plan for Riverton to participate in the state-level America 250/Utah 250 commemorations, describing low-cost ways to align existing events and a few items that would require added funding. Garn said a memorandum of understanding with the state would make the city eligible for a $1,500 state grant and that Rocky Mountain Power had offered a $3,000 grant to help cover expenses. She also identified a one-time cost of about $4,000 to secure performance rights for the proposed free production of the play 1776.
Council members discussed branding and distribution of events across the city. Some members preferred a concept that emphasized educational messaging about the nation's founding; others urged engaging residents in logo selection and pursuing sponsorships to reduce taxpayer cost. Council members suggested spreading events geographically, involving youth projects and committees, and returning to staff with consolidated logo options and potential sponsorship targets.
