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Council directs staff to pilot events and return in two months after volunteer meeting
Summary
Council instructed staff to meet nonprofits on Feb. 18, start with pilot event components for July 4 and the Santa Claus Crawl, and return with a staged plan in roughly two months rather than rushing for a one-month turnaround.
At the end of the Feb. 5 work session councilors emphasized caution and a staged approach. The mayor suggested a two-month follow-up rather than rushing: "I'd say 2 months because I don't want you guys to rush on a month." Staff confirmed a Feb. 18 meeting with interested nonprofit volunteer organizations to gauge capacity and gather lessons learned for pilot events.
Council members asked staff to prioritize pilot-ready components, volunteer recruitment metrics and cost estimates, and to return with a plan that protects staff from burnout while pursuing revenue or sponsorship opportunities. No formal motions were made; the guidance is a direction to staff to draft an implementation plan and budget implications for council consideration.
