In a recent government meeting, officials discussed plans to revitalize community events that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the proposals is the reintroduction of family-friendly festivals, such as the \"Beer, Brats, and Bands\" event, which aims to enhance local tourism and hotel occupancy. The discussions highlighted a strong belief in the potential for these events to not only return but to be executed on a larger scale than before.

The meeting also touched on the success of the recent night market, which attracted approximately 4,800 attendees, indicating a robust interest in community gatherings. Funding requests for various markets were presented, including $40,000 for the night market at the depot, $29,000 for the market at Ricardo's, and $14,000 for a holiday market. The city has committed to a contract worth $33,280 for a year, covering both the night market and two winter events.

Officials expressed optimism about the future of these initiatives, crediting the economic development department for their efforts in planning and executing these events. The meeting concluded with a sense of excitement about the potential for increased community engagement and economic growth through these revitalized festivals and markets.