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BROOKLYN CENTER YEAR 2000 CELEBRATION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2000 , 7 PM
BROOKLYN CENTER CITY HALL - CONFERENCE ROOM B
MEETING MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Phil Cohen.
In attendance: Phil Cohen, Chairman; Sean Rahn; Jim Glasoe, City of Brooklyn Center; Robert
Becker, Brooklyn Center Lions Club; Doug Darnell, Brooklyn Center Community Education; Myrna
Kragness, Mayor; Kay Lasman, Councilmember; Ed Nelson, Councilmember; Sue LaCrosse, Earle
Brown Days.
REPORT - WINTER FAMILY FUN DAY
It was a great success. About 350-400 persons had sleigh rides. There were 10 snow sculpture
entrees and about 250 stopped by for refreshments. Phil thanked the Brooklyn Center Lions Club for
providing the financial backing and providing volunteers to work the event. The cost of the event
was $630. The sleigh was $450 and the expenses for prizes and refreshments was $180.
Phil said it was exciting to see the induction of 25 youth into the Leos Club. He said when an
organization steps forward to support youth, they cannot be thanked enough.
REPORT - 89TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
Phil said there were 74 registrations. Entertainment will be provided by the Brooklyn Center High
School Choir members. The souvenir will consist of a heavy glass mug with the 89th birthday logo
engraved on it. Phil said they have ordered 100 @ $5.40 each. This will exceed the budget by $40.
He said Margaret Sandberg is taking care of all the decorations and the cost will be within the $100
allocated. Brookdale will provide helium for the balloons. The new manager of Cub is providing
birthday cake for 125 persons.
Phil thanked Sean for doing the legwork on the glass mugs.
MILLENNIUM APPLICATION STATUS: Phil reported the applications will go out
tomorrow. He will take them to the post office.
TREASURERS REPORT: No report. Phil said we will know the financial condition by the
next meeting. Then we will know if more memorabilia can be ordered
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: There was a motion by Doug Darnell, seconded by Kay Lasman
to approve the minutes of the board of directors of December 7, 1999. Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS: Phil asked for approval for additional expenses for the birthday party. He
would like to get some flowers and the mugs cost $40 more than budgeted. There was a motion by
Myrna Kragness, seconded by Robert Becker to approve an additional $120 for the birthday party.
Prayer Breakfast - Ed reported the breakfast will be Saturday, April 8 from 8-10 a.m. at the Heritage
Center. Cost is $10. Evelyn Christenson will speak. She has written the book, What Happens
When Women Pray. There will be special music by Nancy Ellis and Herb Johnson. Tickets are
available from Rev. Hobbs.
Phil said he would like to see the high schools that represent Brooklyn Center perform at other Year
2000 events.
Next meeting: Tuesday,March 14, 7 p.m. Conference Room B.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
Program Supervisor