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Fireworks-sales ordinance updates tabled while council seeks background
Summary
Council tabled proposed updates to Chapter 94 governing fireworks sales to allow staff time to research why sales were permitted despite prohibitions on setting off fireworks inside city limits; motion to table passed 4-0.
Council reviewed proposed amendments to Section 94 of the Kewanee Code to update rules governing the sale of fireworks within the city. The changes are intended to improve safety of sales tents and merchandise.
Council questioned why the city allows sales if igniting fireworks inside city limits is illegal. City Manager Kasey Mitchell said she would research the prior discussions that led to allowing sales and return with background information. A motion to table the ordinance for further discussion passed 4-0.
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