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Park board shortfall and fair plans prompt scheduling and cost decisions
Summary
Commissioners heard the park board is running short on funds and got updates on fair planning — entertainment bookings, a shortened schedule and rental costs for bleachers — as organizers seek sponsors and cost controls.
Commissioners were told the park board is again running low on funds for the year and discussed potential remedies, including confirming whether stall dues and memberships have been collected to cover operating costs.
One commissioner noted "they're running out of money," and staff said the park board historically sent dues notices but recent meetings have been sparse. Separately, fair organizers reviewed plans for the upcoming fair: cutting one day from the schedule, moving some events earlier, securing a Bon Jovi tribute band for the concert and renting four smaller bleacher sets from Sheridan County for $200 for the week. Organizers said the entertainment booking is intended to boost attendance and revenue, while volunteer availability and sponsor recruitment remain concerns.
Commissioners asked organizers to continue exploring cost-saving options, confirm sponsorships and coordinate volunteer resources; no formal county funding commitment was made during the meeting.
