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CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE WASHINGTON
SPECIAL SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
MAYOR DAWN COLLINGS PRESIDING
JUNE 25. 1992
1:37 P.M.
(This meeting was recorded and will be retained at City Hall for
a period of six years from the date of the meeting.)
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Nash, Councilmember
McArthur, Councilmember Mikow, Mayor Collings.
Staff Present: John Flinner, Linda Countryman.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
92-06-03 To discuss the setting of limitations on the
sales and use of fireworks; and, the possible
passage of emergency ordinance.
Ron Coombs, Douglas County Fire District #2 Fire Chief addressed
the special session regarding the ban of fireworks within the
East Wenatchee city limits. He said 1992 has been unseasonably
dry creating a potential fire danger resulting from fireworks.
Chief Coombs said an emergency ordinance could outlaw the use of
fireworks within the city limits for the 1992 season. The
ordinance would only prohibit the use of fireworks; the sale of
fireworks would still be allowed.
Douglas County had not yet made a commitment to an emergency
policy on fireworks; however, Chief Coombs hoped with the City's
lead, the County would follow suit.
City Attorney Zimmerman said the ordinance would be a good idea
due to the dry conditions. He said two permits to sell fireworks
had been issued; however, the ordinance would not prohibit the
sale of fireworks. Mr. Zimmerman said the ordinance would allow
the ban to be lifted, at the discretion of the fire chief, if the
present fire danger subside.
Mr. Zimmerman explained Council had the authority to pass an
emergency ordinance effective immediately. Usual effective dates
and publishing times would not apply. Fireworks ordinances are
normally required to be passed a year in advance.
' In response to Council questions regarding lawsuits, Mr.
Zimmerman said there had been no legal action with this type of
ordinance in the past. Council discussed concerns regarding
fireworks from past years and agreed this year was unusual,
posing greater fire dangers than in years past.
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