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Board weighs ride insurance costs, may replace rides with lower-liability attractions
Summary
Members discussed retaining carnival rides (Lady Bug, octopus) but learned ride insurance must be annual and likely unaffordable; Erin recommended removing rides and using lower-liability attractions like rented bouncy houses instead.
Board members debated whether to keep certain carnival rides for the fair. Some members expressed interest in retaining the Lady Bug and octopus rides, but Erin reported insurance for rides would need to be yearly rather than per-event and said she doubted the board could afford that coverage. She recommended removing the higher-liability rides and using alternatives such as rented bouncy houses for chosen events.
Why it matters: ride insurance and liability shape what attractions the fair can safely and legally host; the board’s decision affects attendee experience and risk exposure. The minutes do not record a final decision to remove rides, only the recommendation and concern about cost and liability.
