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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 03-16 EBDM Earle Brown Days Meeting Minutes March 16, 1999 PRESENT: Cohen, Kuefler, Zastrow, Roen, Cory, Holcomb, Thompson, Ditty, and LaCrosse. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: There was a motion by Ditty, seconded by Zastrow to approve the minutes of February 16, 1999. Motion carried. FINANCIAL REPORT : Zastrow reported a balance of $4,755.06 in checking and $8,160.67 in one CD and $2,112.34 in another CD for a total of $15,028.07. There was a motion by Kuefler, seconded by Ditty to  accept the treasurers report. Motion carried.  Ice Cream Social - Thompson said Sebastian Joes and Daytons will sponsor. They were wondering if their name could go on the publicity as the sponsors. LaCrosse said yes. Thompson will confirm spelling of  Sebastian Joes and call Sue with the entertainment schedule. Kid's Fishing Contest - LaCrosse said she is assuming that BrookPark Dental will sponsor the contest again but until the donation letters go out, we will not know for sure. Parade - Ditty said the grand marshal will be Miss Minnesota. She is also his niece. Budget Power will donate a car for her to ride in. He said we will use the same route as last year. However, when the floats cross 69th, they will turn into Lutheran Church of the Master. Cohen asked if there was going to be a float competition. Ditty said he is waiting to hear back from the judges association but thinks it would cost about $500 for judging, trophies and prizes. There was a motion by Kuefler, seconded by Zastrow to approve the Earle Brown Days committee to spend the extra money for a float competition in the event the money cannot be raised. Motion carried. Arts & Crafts Fair - Holcomb said she has three applications in already and she has received many phone calls. More help is needed. Cohen asked her to put together a sheet with shifts. Holcomb asked about setting up the safety deposit box to hold arts & crafts checks. Zastrow said she would like a second signature in case she is not available. LaCrosse said she would be willing to be the second person. Picnic/Games - Rotary will continue to sponsor. Publicity - LaCrosse said the next City Watch/Recreation Brochure will go to the printer before the next meeting. She wanted to finalize the schedule. Kuefler said he met with Arnie Mavis to discuss the possibility of a radio personality and Dave Lee from WCCO was suggested. Dave Lee is already working with the Dudley and is a friend of tournament director, Warren Bellm. Warren has contacted Dave and he is interested in doing something with EBD. Maybe he will build it into his show. The question is do we want to explore for this year or wait until the Year 2000? The committee thought it was a good idea for Kuefler to pursue. Sunday In Central Park - LaCrosse said last year Arnie Mavis donated $100 toward the fireworks and asked the EBD committee to donate $200. This year, he is willing to donate $200 and would like EBD to donate $400. There was a motion by Ditty, seconded by Roen to approve $400 for additional fireworks. Motion carried. 1 10K & 2 Mile Walk/Run - No report. Year 2000 Celebration - Cohen passed out a flyer about the Year 2000 Logo contest. The committee decided to change the categories from grades to ages. They are as follows: Up to age 11, ages 12-14 and 15- 18. LaCrosse said the recreation department is donating a three month pool membership for grand prize and 2 one month memberships for first place in the other two categories. LaCrosse will compile the two drafts into a final copy. She said a resident called her to say she is a graphic designer and would like to lend her help to creating a logo. LaCrosse told her we were having a logo contest, but that maybe we could use her  services to put it into a final form. Cohen asked what she charges. LaCrosse said she didnt ask. Cohen reported that Steve Ellingson called him to suggest an all Brooklyn Center High School reunion. He will pursue the idea. Cohen said he wants to send letters out to every organization asking them to appoint someone to the Year 2000 committee. Kuefler said another idea that came up with his meeting with Arnie was a pro wrestling event. Arnie gave him the name of a promoter in Brooklyn Center. Kuefler said you pay the promoter $2,500 and you get five matches. They provide the ring and promote in a wrestling magazine. Our cost would be the $2,500, site, security, insurance and concessions. Most have charged $8-10 per person for admission. It would also be promoted on cable TV. Kuefler will invite the promoter to the next board meeting. LaCrosse said she talked to Len Bolander of Americana Fireworks about doing fireworks sometime during the Year 2000 Celebration. He is only booking current customers for New Years Eve. Cohen said he wants the fireworks on New Year Eve. LaCrosse said she will find out if that is feasible because all police officers and the fire department are working. OLD BUSINESS: Zastrow said there are two outstanding checks. One is for $750 for AA 1st place at  last years parade. The other check is dated November 4, 1998 for $67.50 for Jackie Graham. Cohen suggested sending out a letter with a 30 day notice to respond or checks will be canceled. PAYMENT OF BILLS: City of Brooklyn Center $83.93 Postage There was a motion by Holcomb, seconded by Roen to pay the bill. Motion carried. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 7:30 a.m. in conference room B at City Hall. ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Sue LaCrosse City Liaison 2