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Country Christmas drew big attendance; organizers report ~ $31,115 in expenses and roughly $14,000 in donations
Summary
Staff reported the Dec. 26 Country Christmas event drew heavy attendance and raised roughly $14,000 in donations; total event expenses were reported at about $31,115 with an increased budget request for next fiscal year.
Staff presented a Country Christmas wrap-up, describing activities (tree lighting, Santa's workshop, train, ice skating, children's crafts) and vendor performance. Staff said cell-phone counts at the event numbered 794 and the board estimated total attendance around 1,500 when accounting for children and adults without phones.
The report included an expenses figure of $31,115 for the event and noted roughly $14,000 in donations collected; staff said they had a surplus line item that offset costs and that the city would request a higher farmers market budget in the next fiscal cycle. Board members recommended better placement of food trucks and improved electrical planning for future large events.
