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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: ,January 20, 2004
SUBJECT: St. Patrick's Day Parade Float
Report Prepared by: Julie Carter, Assistant to the City Manager
ATTACHMENTS: None
?c~/~xv Consider alternatives for Year 2004 City Council float entry and provide
RECOMMENDATION:
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Sufficient funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2003/2004 budget to
cover the float expenses.
DESCRIPTION: During the 1999 St. Patrick's Day Parade, Staff coordinated a float entry
for the City Council. The City Council's float consisted ora flat bed truck with straw for seats, signage, a
balloon arch and festive decorations. The City Manager drove the truck along the parade route.
The Year 2000 Parade entry included decorated golf carts for three City Councilmembers. Staff representatives
drove the golf carts and Councilmembers distributed small give-a-ways (from the Pride Week celebration) to' the
crowds along the parade route. The golf carts had signage indicating the City Council person.
During the Years 2001 through 2003 the City Council rode together in a float similar to the Year 1999 entry.
During the year 2002 the float was decorated in a 20th Anniversary theme in celebration of the City's milestone
anniversary. In preparing for the Year 2004 Parade, Staff would like to offer several alternatives for the Council
to considering when planning their Council float entry:
1. Antique Cars. Each Councilmember would ride in an antique car. Councilmembers could ride alone or
select their spouse, guest or a child to ride with them. The selected Car Club would provide the driver of
the vehicle. There would be signage on each vehicle identifying the rider(s).
2. Golf Carts. Councilmembers would be able to drive alone or buddy-up in rented g°lf carts that would
be decorated for the occasion. Councilmembers could drive or be driven along the parade route. There
would be front and back signage on each cart identifying the rider(s). This alternative is similar to a
prior entry.
3. City Council Float. Councilmembers would ride together in a float that is theme decorated with
signage. This alternative is similar to a prior entry.
4. Walking. Councilmembers would walk the parade route together. Festive balloons and signage would
be developed for this alternative.
5. Other Alternatives. The City Council may have other alternatives that are feasible for the parade entry.
A modest budget is available for the float entry and small item give-a-ways to the crowds along the parade
route. In the past, the Council's float has been prepared the day before the parade by City Staff.
At this time, Staff is requesting direction from the Council as to their selection for the Year 2004 St. Patrick's
Day Parade Float entry.
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