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Meeting Minutes
February 18, 2003
PRESENT:
Phil Cohen, Dan Vang, Daniel LaFond, Toni Johns, Ab Johnston, Kathleen
Carmody, Cathy Ballot, David Galchutt and Sue LaCrosse.
Phil Cohen called the meeting to order at 7:34 a.m.
Treasurer’s Report:
Cathy Ballot said there are two outstanding checks for the floats. Phil Cohen asked
how long before they can’t be cashed. Cathy Ballot said about six months, but with the automated system
they could still slip through.
Ice Cream Social:
David Galchutt said Fanny Farmer will donate the ice cream. He has a group
hired and is waiting for the contract to come back. He will need about six volunteers to help servie ice cream.
Fanny Farmer will take out the ice cream about one hour before. They will start serving ice cream at 6:30
with the band starting at 7 p.m.
Kid’s Fishing Contest:
Sue LaCrosse said she was waiting for the committee to adopt a budget before
proceeding with the fishing contest.
Youth Golf Tournament:
Sue LaCrosse said Arnie Mavis indicated the youth golf tournament would be
held.
Arts & Crafts Fair:
Toni Johns said she has already received inquiries about sending out
applications. Sue LaCrosse asked her if there are any changes other than dates. Since there were none, Sue
said she would get the applications out this week. Sue LaCrosse reviewed a proposal sent from a Girl Scout
troop from Maple Grove. They are interested in setting up the non-profit booth at the arts & crafts fair to
generate money for a project they are working on for Courage Center. The committee expressed a concern
in selecting a non-profit group outside of Brooklyn Center. There was a motion from Toni Johns, seconded
by Kathleen Carmody to deny the Girl Scout troop to set up a booth because they are not located in Brooklyn
Center. Motion carried.
Family Fun & Games:
No report.
Music/Fireworks:
Sue LaCrosse indicated she contacted the fireworks company and we can get a
pretty decent show for $6,000.
Parade:
Toni Johns said the Brooklyn Center High School Band would be in the parade this year.
Budget/Finance:
Phil Cohen said he would hit the businesses hard. We have been conservative with our
budget over the years and therefore, have a reserve which we can use this year. Toni Johns suggested selling
buttons as a fundraiser. Phil Cohen said we have tried fundraising efforts such as selling buttons and it didn’t
work for us. Plus, it takes a lot of people to sell the button and our committee members are already doing a
lot.
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Publicity:
No report.
Tennis Carnival:
Ab Johnston said they would have this event.
Teen Street Dance:
Dan Vang asked Sue LaCrosse to schedule a meeting with Mark and Faari.
NEW BUSINESS:
Daniel Lafond said he has several vendors who do the water wars activity. Sue LaCrosse said she would
need to know what day, time, and proof of insurance. If it were proposed to be on city property, she would
have to get approval from the city manager. Daniel Lafond handed out a proposal for a musical festival to be
held indoors at his facility. He has already talked to the Sun Post for coordination in publicity. Phil Cohen
asked if the city manager would have to approve. Sue LaCrosse indicated no as long as we are not asking the
city for money and it is not being held on city property. She expressed concern that the musical festival not
be held during other EBD events as we don’t want to compete with ourselves. Phil Cohen suggested he and
Daniel Lafond meet.
Sue LaCrosse said the schedule of events and the budget will need to be approved at the March 18 meeting.
The City Watch/Recreation Brochure goes to the printer a few days after that meeting.
Payment of bills:
City of Brooklyn Center $37.00 Postage
There was a motion by Cathy Ballot, seconded by David Galchutt to pay the bills. Motion carried.
NEXT MEETING:All America Room, lower level
Tuesday, March 18, 2003 – 7:30 a.m. in the
at CITY HALL.
ADJOURN:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
City Liaison
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