TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Laurel Williams |
Events Program Coordinator |
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Parks |
Lindsey Tusing |
Marketing and Events Supervisor |
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Parks |
Brittany Pratt |
Recreation Business Manager |
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Parks |
Zach Houvener |
Deputy Director |
TITLE:
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Redmond Lights 2025 Program Plan
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Redmond Lights is an annual winter celebration of art and light. It features holiday lights and public art installations at Downtown Park (and for the first time this year), Esterra Park from Saturday, Dec. 6 to Monday, Jan. 5. There will be a kick-off event on the first night that will include live performances, a luminary trail, and other free activities.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
PARCC Plan
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
Residents and tourists alike will benefit from this free, community event. The City of Redmond and partnering organizations will build lasting connections that continue beyond the event.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Sept. 2025 to Nov. 2025 - Outreach to local businesses and community organizations
Oct. 2025 to Dec. 2025 - Outreach to perspective attendees
• Outreach Methods and Results:
o In-person outreach to nearby businesses, organizations, and apartments
o Print communications
§ Banners
§ Posters
§ Utility bill inserts
§ Postcards
o Digital communications
§ Social media campaigns
§ Email newsletters
§ News release
§ Kick-off video
§ Dedicated website
• Feedback Summary:
As of Friday, Oct. 3, outreach efforts have prompted 25 applications to host an activity booth and 8 committed sponsors.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$135,000 not including public art installations
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000249 - Arts & Community Events
Budget Priority:
Vibrant & Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
• Community Events Fund (013) - staffing costs
o Sponsorships - $60,000
o LTAC Grant - $50,000
• Event fees - $25,000
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A - Redmond Lights Programming Plan 2025