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Council green-lights work to explore a free circus and affirms music-in-the-park plans
Summary
A touring circus offered to perform in Oglesby at no hosting fee; council members welcomed the idea but asked staff to check calendar conflicts and coordinate police and parks resources. The council also discussed making event funding consistent in future appropriations.
A promoter told the council a touring circus could perform in Oglesby with no hosting fee, asking only for a roughly 125-by-125-foot grassy area, water and access to restrooms; the promoter said the event is funded by concessions and donations and proposed dates including August 29–30 or Labor Day weekend.
Council members expressed general support but asked staff to check for nearby-city conflicts and coordinate with the police department and parks staff to ensure appropriate staffing and logistics. The mayor and staff also affirmed music-in-the-park plans and encouraged consistent appropriations for recurring events such as the summer series.
