HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 07-13 EBDM
Earle Brown Days
Meeting Minutes
July 13, 1999
PRESENT:
Dorff, Kuefler, Nelson, Roen, Youngberg, Thompson, Cohen,
Zastrow and LaCrosse.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
There was a motion by Zastrow, seconded by Roen to approve the
minutes of June 22, 1999. Motion carried.
Arts & Crafts Fair
- No report.
Battle of the Bands
- It was canceled due to inclement weather.
Ice Cream Social
- Thompson said they served 875 people.
Kid's Fishing Contest
- LaCrosse said there were 76 children. This is a little down from last year. She said
BrookPark Dental would like to continue sponsoring the contest.
Parade
- No report from Ditty. It was suggested that next year we have a committee member sit at the table
with the parade commentators from Northwest Community Television. This would be to promote events
during slow times and gaps in the parade. It was suggested that more signs be made to note the major
sponsors. LaCrosse said Ditty will be working to lessen the gaps next year.
FINANCIAL REPORT
: Zastrow reported $8,257.71 in checking, $8,232.11 in one CD and $2,112.34
in the other CD for a total of $88,602.16.
Picnic/Games
- Dorff said there was pretty good attendance. He is working on a chart of the distribution of
the various prizes and gift certificates. These should be given out at various events, not just the picnic/games.
He said there was good attendance by Rotary.
Publicity
- LaCrosse said the tabloid turned out very good and she would like to check to see what it would
cost to insert it in the Robbinsdale/Crystal/New Hope/Golden Valley areas. Cohen and Youngberg would
like to research what it would cost to take out an ad in the paper thanking all of the businesses who
contributed to the festival. LaCrosse would like to send a thank you letter to Lauri. Cohen would like to jazz
up the certificate of appreciation. Youngberg said if Rainbow receives a letter in the fall, they would do
better as far as contributions. Dorff would like to give out the certificates in advance. Kuefler stresses to the
businesses this is Brooklyn Centers official celebration.
A sub committee has been established with Youngberg, Cohen, Dorff, and Kuefler to discuss publicity and
public relations. One of the agenda items would be to revise the letterhead to reflect the idea that this is the
official celebration of the community.
Thompson said she would rather see ads and coupons during the events rather than seeing 50 businesses
listed in an ad.
Sunday In Central Park
- LaCrosse said she has received a number of compliments on the fireworks. She
said they did a wonderful job.
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10K & 2 Mile Walk/Run
- Youngberg said there were 60 runners and HealthPartners donated $1,000. The
t-shirts cost $450. The extras will go to the committee and to HealthPartners. They gave out $320 in prize
money.
Year 2000 Celebration
- Cohen said they need to raise at least $5,000 for the fireworks. Cohen will send in
the paperwork for the national program. He would like to encourage people to participate. He will cost out
the citys contribution. There was a motion by Kuefler, seconded by Youngberg to reallocate the $1,000
earmarked by EBD committee. Cohen said Zastrow will act as treasurer. He suggested a meeting with
Henningson to discuss any concerns or problems with the money going through EBD.
Insurance
- No report.
Pro Wrestling
- Kuefler said he would not recommend offering the wrestling event next year. They did not
follow through with their commitment to let Henry make some announcements and they started late. The
people who attended seem to enjoy it.
PAYMENT OF BILLS:
Henry Dorff $ 7.74 Helium, balloons, ice
City of Brooklyn Center 3,591.11 Publicity, postage, workers
City of Brooklyn Center 137.48 Fishing Contest prizes
Sue LaCrosse 9.48 Magnetic tape for parade
Trophies By Linda 240.69 Trophies for parade
On Site Sanitation 325.20 Portable Restroom for parade
There was a motion by Zastrow, seconded by Kuefler to pay the bills. Motion carried.
NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, 7:30 a.m. in conference
room A. This is the annual meeting.
ADJOURN:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
City Liaison
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