On Thu, 16 Feb 1995, Tom Lamar wrote:
> The following letter was sent today regarding music in the park:
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> February 16, 1995
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> Rennaisance Fair Committee
> Moscow, Idaho 83843
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> Dear Committee,
>
> I am writing in regards to the recent decision by the Moscow City Council
> Administrative Committee to limit amplified music in City Parks. As one of
> the vendors at of popular festival, we felt that it was important for us to
> inform you of the difficult position in which this decision places us.
>
> PCEI has participated in the fair for many years now serving a variety of
> foods from locally produced falafel to burritos and deserts. We have
> purchased many of our supplies at local sources. In turn, we have put the
> thousands of dollars raised at this event back into the community in the
> form of stream restoration activities and youth education.
>
> Although we would like to continue to participate in this and future fairs,
> we feel that if this ruling is enforced it may not be economically feasible
> for us to participate in the fair. Our concern is that music limited by
> such a short time (and possibly volume) will result in fewer people
> turning out to the event for a shorter period of time. Typically, the
> first day is spent covering our costs, and we turn a profit on the second
> day. Considering our fixed costs, we fear that a shorter event will only
> allow us to break even.
>
> Therefore, until further notice of this City Council decision, PCEI will
> suspend all activities to prepare for this fair. If the decision stands,
> it is likely we will not participate. We apologize for any inconvenience
> our position puts you in.
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
> Thomas C. Lamar
> Executive Director, PCEI
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>
> cc: Moscow City Council
> Moscow Chamber of Commerce
> Moscow Pullman Daily News
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