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Earle Brown Days
Meeting Minutes
July 19, 2011
PRESENT:
Mike Meyer, Cathy Ballot, Karen Youngberg, Councilmember Dan Ryan and Sue
LaCrosse.
Karen Youngberg called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
No minutes to approve.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Cathy Ballot reported the balance in our checking account is $17,504.07. There was a motion by Mike
Meyer, seconded by Cathy Ballot to pay these bills. Motion carried.
City of Brooklyn Center $3,129.84 Fireworks/Fishing Contest Supplies
City of Brooklyn Center 283.50 Postage
Joy Reinhart 10.94 Paint
Cathy Ballot 81.33 Prizes
There was a motion by Mike Meyer, seconded by Councilmember Dan Ryan to approve the Treasurer’s
Report. Motion carried.
SIGNS
Mike Meyer said he sent Todd Berg a thank you letter. He said it went really smooth this year.
EVENTS
Characters
– Sue LaCrosse said the characters were not a very big attraction this year. Karen
Youngberg said Repunzel did a really good job.
Craft & Business Expo
– Sue LaCrosse said that Joy Reinhart had said many of the exhibitors were
happy with sales.
Dunkin The Dolphin Birthday Party
– Sue LaCrosse reported attendance was down for this event.
This may be due to the fact that no day cares attended.
Face Painting
– Sue LaCrosse reported it did not seem like many people got their face painted. We
may want to look at changing the time for this activity. The closing of some of the ramps created
problems for the face painters – they did not get here on time.
Family Fun & Games
– Cathy Ballot reported she spent $228.00, probably more on adults and boys.
There was a good turnout with more boys than last year.
Honor Our Veterans
– Councilmember Dan Ryan said it was spectacular to see the planes. In the
future, it would be nice if someone from Brooklyn Center could be recognized on stage. He said Myrna
did a fantastic job.
Kid’s Craft Area
– Sue LaCrosse said this was very popular. She went over about an hour because
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kids kept coming. We may want to look at doing this for 3-4 hours next year.
Kid’s Fishing Contest
– Sue LaCrosse said we had about the same number of kids. It was nice not to
have the weeds this year.
Magic Show
– The committee said this event was good and we should have it again next year.
Music/Fireworks
– The fireworks were truly spectacular.
Parade
– Mike Meyer reported there was a bunch up with some units. The bands were good. The only
trouble was that some people were coming in on the lineup area. There was an issue of some units
throwing candy. He said Curves reported some units were handing out flyers. Sue LaCrosse suggested
having a two tier fee structure, one for units not passing out flyers and a higher fee for passing things
out.
Petting Zoo
– This was one of the more popular events. Cathy Ballot will see if they are available for
next year. Sue LaCrosse said the animals loved the grass.
Publicity
– No report.
Rockinˊ Hollywoods
– They were very good and everyone who attended really enjoyed the concert.
Senior Golf Tournament
– Mike Meyer said he may take on a larger role next year.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Dan Ryan presented Karen Youngberg with the Council resolution expressing
appreciation of her service on the Earle Brown Days committee.
NEXT MEETING:Room 221 at COMMUNITY
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 4:30 p.m.,
CENTER.
ADJOURN:
There was a motion by Mike Meyer, seconded by Cathy Ballot to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:29 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
Program Supervisor
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