Commission assigns vendor outreach and seeks partnerships to fund events; $250 seed noted

City commissioners assigned multiple follow-up tasks for vendor and partnership outreach to support 2026 events. Commissioner Megan Brown and Commissioner Ken Koger will reach out to arts-and-crafts and food vendors, investigate vendor fees and sponsorship possibilities, and explore engaging local bands (Country Boys) or DJs for music; Commissioner Koger will also contact Scott County Parks and Recreation and Georgetown Tourism about potential assistance.

Meeting minutes recorded a small existing balance — "$250 left from the bank donation" — that may be applied toward early summer programming. Commissioners flagged funding options (vendor fees, sponsorships, donations) and agreed to consider a mix of revenue sources to cover event costs; final budgets were not set at the special meeting.