TO: Development Services Management Group
FROM: Allie Behrman, CPRP, Special Events Manager
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: October 22, 2026
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APPROVAL OF THE NON-IMPACT EVENT KNOWN AS "TRUNK OR TREAT" TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 31, 2026, AT STRAGHN & SONS PARKING LOT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Special Events Technical Advisory Committee (SETAC) recommends the Development Services Management Group (DSMG) make a motion to approve the special event known as Trunk Or Treat to be held on October 31, 2026; and authorize the Special Event Manager (SEM) to take all actions necessary to effectuate the Special Event Permit.
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Background:
Keith Straghn Memorial Foundation submitted a Special Event Application on October 15, 2026, for the event Trunk or Treat. The event will be family friendly and a safe environment where families can come and enjoy candy, food, etc. The event will be from 6:00pm - 9:00pm in the parking lot of Straghn & Sons. The producers are expecting around 500 people to be in attendance. There is no road closure associated with this years event. There will be cooking on site and live/amplified music.
Special Event Technical Advisory Committee (SETAC):
SETAC recommends DSMG approve the event.
No special conditions are recommended by SETAC
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
The event producer will be billed for all costs.
Timing of Request:
The event is quickly approaching and the producer needs to know if they are approved.