Continue traditional fireworks show instead of switching to drone technology for Third of July
In Plain English
Staff compared drone light shows to traditional fireworks for the annual Third of July celebration. Drone shows cost significantly more than fireworks and require specialized technical expertise. Staff recommends keeping the current fireworks display rather than switching to drone technology.
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Votes
To accept the report and City staff recommendation to continue with the traditional display of the fireworks show for the Third of July celebrations
5 to 0
Public Comments
1 public comment — 1 spoken
- Julie FreestoneeComment
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