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DDA updates: Chili Cook Off logistics, Lucky Squirrel, storage shed and lighting repair
Summary
Staff updated the board on the Sept. 26 Chili Cook Off, Lucky Squirrel vendor dates, a newly purchased 10x10 storage shed for event gear, and delayed lighting pole replacements tied to insurance and supply issues.
Board members heard a packet of community‑events and operations updates: the Chili Cook Off on Sept. 26 is open for chili teams and food vendors, Auto for Autism will run the auto show and pancake breakfast will return; staff asked for volunteer help and sponsor participation. PlacerAI/digital pings were used to estimate prior event attendance and inform planning.
Staff also reported a newly installed 10x10 Tuff Shed near the Lucky Squirrel area to store pylons, banners and tents; OCG donated a concrete pad. The July Lucky Squirrel event had been canceled because of poor air quality, but September dates are filling and organizers are taking a wait list. Finally, three streetlight poles knocked down last winter remain awaiting delivery; staff said poles were due by the end of August and insurance (MMRMA) processes are ongoing.
Trustees asked about volunteer sign‑up options (staff: moving to online forms) and discussed whether to keep spare poles on hand versus obsolescence risk if specifications change.
