Some highlights from last night's Traverse City City Commission meeting: First, a ban on the ignition of consumer fireworks that leave the ground (i.e. Roman Candles and Bottle Rockets) in the city beyond the scope of national holidays, a three-day period that is protected by state law (Note: low-impact fireworks, including sparklers, snakes and the like are still legal). Second, reduction of the daily fee for transient food merchants to $50 outside of the DDA district (the fee remains $100 daily inside the district). However, an ad hoc committee comprised of commissioners and local restauranteurs is being formed to address long-term regulations and fee structures citywide for these transient businesses. Contact the City Clerk if you're interested in participating. Also last night, the city agreed to enact an amendment to the TIF 2 financing district that will extend its boundaries to include the History Center of Traverse City so the historical organization now can apply for TIF funding for capital and operational expenditures.