Summary
Pizza with Santa stays at Bendel, but south-end residents asked for something at the fire station too. The commission is weighing a smaller traditional tree-lighting there versus consolidating everything in one place — no decisions yet, and finding a big enough tree is a challenge.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Using an existing tree could save the cost of buying a large Christmas tree.
South-end residents and elderly residents who enjoyed the traditional tree lighting.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Downtown Development Authority - Oct 19, 2026
The DDA has budgeted $1,000 for the Parks and Rec Christmas event but wants Parks and Rec to formally request the money and say what it's for. The event may stay at Fire Station One this year, with a possible move to City Hall later, and one member suggested funding a permanent tree.
Parks and Recreation Commission - Oct 14, 2026
The tree lighting is back at the fire station this year with volunteer firefighters helping set up, and the start time may move earlier to around 5 p.m. Hot dogs and a snowball toss are planned.
Parks and Recreation Commission - Aug 12, 2026
Pizza with Santa stays at Bendel, but south-end residents asked for something at the fire station too. The commission is weighing a smaller traditional tree-lighting there versus consolidating everything in one place — no decisions yet, and finding a big enough tree is a challenge.
Parks and Recreation Commission - Jan 14, 2026
Pizza with Santa and the Christmas tree lighting both drew strong turnouts, and the food drive helped 40 families instead of the planned 20. The board wants to know if the fire station will partner on the 2026 tree lighting.
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