One may be a special viewing area on Burlington Northern Santa Fe property, but we would have to arrange that with them and we haven't done that as yet. The railroad's tracks through Kennewick run parallel to Canal Drive in the area. This year, fans can still watch from Canal Drive for free, but possibly without the comforts they have become accustomed to during the years. By placing portable bathrooms and garbage cans there, we're sanctioning activity there, and that could make us liable for anything that happens there. The city has stopped short of closing the area to spectators, an action sought by Water Follies organizers.
Canal is just too important as an east-west arterial street to have it closed off.
Kelly said there will be some sort of accommodations on Canal Drive, although he's not sure yet what they will be. Event organizers say they can only concern themselves with fans in Columbia Park. We are covered for what happens at Columbia Park. We put on this great event for those people that pay for admission. We want people to come to the park.