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City Council Minutes <br /> May 5, 2020 <br /> Page 2 of 19 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> 5. Presentations <br /> 5.1. Summer Events <br /> 5.1.A. Stars & Stripes Davs <br /> Katie Wassermann stated that they are trying to figure out ways they can still <br /> hold events but do it in a safe way where people can make the choice on if they <br /> want to be a part of these events. She stated that some of the ideas were to take <br /> away the more personal contact activities and to do the fireworks but encourage <br /> people to keep their distance or staying in their cars. She also suggested <br /> switching the parade to be more community focused where businesses are in it <br /> and also inviting community members to decorate their vehicles. <br /> Ms. Wassermann stated that she would like to get the City Council's input and <br /> thoughts. She stated that they receive a permit from the City but they also take <br /> out a 2 million dollar insurance policy for events. She stated that her biggest fear <br /> is 3,000 people show up at an event and then 1,000 people get sick with COVID- <br /> 19. She said she is looking into the insurance policy to see if it would cover if that <br /> would happen. She asked the Council if they could get a grace period if the <br /> Council decided last minute to pull the permit. <br /> Council Member Akerson stated that there is so many people in town for the 4tn <br /> of July fireworks and he does not think the crowd can be controlled therefore it <br /> would be very dangerous and reckless. Council Member Pederson stated that <br /> the 4th is 2 months away but the recommended social distancing and facemasks <br /> are there to keep people safe but if you don't feel safe do not come. He believes <br /> the City needs to do something for the 4�' and plan for it. He likes Ms. <br /> Wassermann's ideas to stay in your cars or boats for the fireworks and is willing <br /> to look at suggestions. He also stated that they have time to look at the events <br /> and would like to talk about it again when it gets closer. <br /> Council Member Swanson agreed with Council Member Pederson that they have <br /> time to make their final decision and they should keep working on the projects so <br /> they are ready for when the City is able to have events again. Council Member <br /> Seils agrees with preceding and make the final decision on June 15th. She stated <br /> that if people are afraid to come to the event they should stay home and they will <br /> maybe have to require masks. <br /> Mayor Tayloe asked Ms. Wassermann when they would have to have fireworks <br /> ordered by. Ms. Wasserman stated that she has been in contact with George <br /> Burton who is the Chamber's fireworks person and she though he ordered a big <br /> shipment from China to prepare for a lot of shows. She stated that Mr. Burton <br /> stated that almost no one has canceled their fireworks show even the <br /> organizations that have canceled their music piece of their festival. Ms. <br /> Wassermann believes the biggest issue will be their sponsorship and the <br /> monetary piece of it because the Chamber worked very hard last year to make <br /> the fireworks show bigger and better and spent and raised around $10,000. She <br />