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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 03-14 Y2000M BROOKLYN CENTER YEAR 2000 CELEBRATION TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2000 , 7 PM BROOKLYN CENTER CITY HALL - CONFERENCE ROOM B MEETING MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Sean Rahn. ATTENDANCE: Eric Johnson, Student; Mary Ann Johnson, Mom; Bob Becker, Brooklyn Center Lions Club; Ed Nelson, Councilmember; Baylon F. Loosbrock, Rotary; Myrna Kragness, Mayor; Jim Glasoe, City of Brooklyn Center; Sue Low, Brooklyn Community Chamber; Kay Lasman, Councilmember; Rev. Bruce Hobbs, Prayer Breakfast; Sean Rahn, Vice-Chairman; Sue LaCrosse, Earle Brown Days; Phil Cohen, Chairman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 8, 2000 There was a motion by Myrna Kragness, seconded by Bob Becker to approve the minutes of February 8, 2000. Motion carried. Eric Johnson introduced himself. He is a student at Brooklyn Center High School. The committee also went around and introduced themselves.  TREASURERS REPORT Sean passed around a memo from Phil Cohen. The third page detailed the financial status. As of March 14, 2000, there is $1,030.77 in checking. He anticipates we will receive $1,000 from Marquette Bank, $2,075 from the 89th Birthday Party registrations. Sue LaCrosse said the Lions just presented Year 2000 with a check for $3,500. Jim Glasoe said it will be on the next council agenda for recognition. A spreadsheet was distributed. It showed all of the expenses so far and who has paid for each item, Earle Brown Days, Year 2000, or the City. Bob said he thought the Lions would pay for all of the expenses for the Winter Family Fun Day in addition to the donation of $3,500. Ed Nelson said the amount listed of $1,336.95 should be $1,366.95. There was a motion by Rev. Hobbs, seconded by Sue Low to approve payment of $1,366.95 to Earle Brown Days from Year 2000 account for reimbursement for caterer and band. Motion carried. The $550 due to the City for the sleigh ride will be deferred to the next meeting. Ed Nelson passed around a Millennium pin from Rochester. REPORT - 89TH BIRTHDAY PARTY Caterer: Kay Lasman said it went well. There was lots of food and people could go back for seconds. She would definitely use them again. They were in the low price range but brought lots of the amenities. 1 Entertainment: No report. Souvenirs: Sean Rahn said they used a local person. He said he did a good job. Decorations: Myrna Kragness said they were very nice. Other: Myrna Kragness said next year we have to work on getting more people. She would like to see a little more diversity. Sean said it was a little on the formal side and a little expensive. Ed Nelson said February 11 falls on a Sunday next year. Fireworks: They were great. MILLENNIUM BOOK Sean Rahn said the book is in the process of being put together. Sue LaCrosse said Lee Skavanger is working with Phil Cohen on this project. Sponsoring the books would include the publication costs. MEDALLION HUNT UPDATE Sue LaCrosse said when it was run during Earle Brown Days there were problems. She said you would have to have a group sponsor it and would have to have some nice prizes. When the Historical Society ran it, they gave away $100 and the City donated a three month individual swimming pool membership. It was suggested the Rotary sponsor it. Baylon Loosbrock will bring the suggestion to a Rotary meeting. It was suggested that maybe the Chamber might be interested in sponsoring and giving it a business twist. Sue Low said they are starting a new campaign called Buy Brooklyn and it might make a good kickoff to the program. Myrna Kragness suggested using something like a Bingo board and having them go to businesses for clues. PUBLICITY Sean Rahn asked for suggestions for memorabilia. Suggestions included a pin, embroidered caps, t- shirts, polo shirts. Myrna Kragness suggested purchasing shirts and having them numbered. At a designated date, a number would be called, and the person with that shirt would win a prize. Rev. Hobbs said he and Phil Cohen need to talk to Brookdale about a kiosk to sell memorabilia and distribute literature. Sue LaCrosse said we are under a deadline for information on A Day At The Farm and the 4th of July lighting contest. She said it should go into the City newsletter. School will be out so we will not be able to send home flyers. Diane Spector is in charge of the lighting contest. Sue said we also need to have something on the time capsule. Rev. Hobbs said he has been talking to a couple other pastors about the service on November 19. They would like to incorporate food baskets for CEAP at Thanksgiving. Ed Nelson said the Prayer Breakfast is April 8 and that invitations may not be sent out this year. Sue Low said there will not be a Heritage Festival this year but there will be an event. She handed out flyers. Kay Lasman asked if the Crime Prevention golf tournament could be included on the schedule. If interested, they should call Sue LaCrosse. Myrna Kragness said she would like to get the teens involved. Bob Becker said there are about 60 2 Leos members and they meet during the day. Phil Cohen passed around a sheet which had 4th of July lights and decorations. He said we have to determine whether we want to merchandise the lights and deal with hassles, such as lights not working or work with a vendor. Phil Cohen said Arnie Mavis has talked to him about a Year 2000 golf tournament. REVISION TO YEAR 2000 CELEBRATION CALENDAR Saturday, May 20 - Police Station Open House Saturday, August 12 -West Fire Station Open House Saturday, September 23 - Brooklyn Center High School All Class Reunion REVISION TO YEAR 2000 CELEBRATION BUDGET There was a motion by Myrna Kragness, seconded by Bob Becker to approve the budget with revisions. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Bob Becker, seconded by Myrna Kragness to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Motion carried. Next Meeting - April 11, 2000. Respectfully Submitted, Sue LaCrosse Program Supervisor 3