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Safety director outlines expansion of Good Time Concert Series; sponsorships to cover costs
Summary
Safety Director Mark Palmer updated the council on the Good Time Concert Series and Central Green designs, reporting sponsorship revenue growth (about $10,000 in 2024, over $30,000 in 2025), interest from 22 bands and roughly 15 sponsors, and plans to reduce recurring costs by installing permanent stage and restrooms.
Safety Director Mark Palmer presented designs for the Central Green downtown and an update on the Good Time Concert Series. Palmer said the event was created to draw people to the newly developed downtown area and to showcase businesses; the town raised roughly $10,000 on short notice in 2024 and over $30,000 in 2025 with sponsor help.
"In 2025, we raised over 30,000 with the help of councilman Stotz there who, his contacts paid off very well," Palmer said, adding that permanent infrastructure (stage, restrooms) would reduce recurring rental costs and help the series become fully sponsor‑funded over time. He reported roughly 22 bands have expressed interest in participating and estimated about 15 sponsors are committed.
Council members praised public works, police and fire for support during events and asked for a full budget breakdown. Palmer agreed to email a line‑item budget to council members the following day. The council discussed adding a pre‑Thunder concert and coordinating events with Main Street openings and DORA (designated outdoor refreshment area) permissions.
