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BROOKLYN CENTER YEAR 2000 CELEBRATION
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2001, 7 PM
BROOKLYN CENTER CITY HALL - CONFERENCE ROOM B
MEETING MINUTES
Phil Cohen called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
ATTENDANCE:
Baylon F. Loosbrock, Rotary; Tony Kuefler, Time Capsule; Ed Nelson,
Councilmember; Lee Skavanger, District 279 Community Education; Sue Low, Brooklyn Community
Chamber; Myrna Kragness, Mayor; Sue LaCrosse, Earle Brown Days; Phil Cohen, Chairman.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Phil Cohen reported the unofficial balance of the checkbook is $2,508.91. He said the extra money
belongs to the City.
EVENTS UPDATE
Time Capsule
– Tony Kuefler reported that he got lots of stuff. He bought a plastic box for storage.
It is just about full. Each organization has a separate envelope. There are about 30 different donor
items. He said he is making a detailed list of items. Baylon Loosbrock donated a video he took of the
birthday party. Tony Kuefler said there would be approximately two to three feet allowed in the
entryway of the community center. He said the City Manager said not to expect it until the end of the
year.
FUTURE OF THE COMMITTEE
Lee Skavanger asked what happened to the Discover The Center committee. Phil Cohen and Mayor
Kragness said it is defunct. Phil Cohen had previously suggested to Sean Rahn they do something
like the Chamber did years ago. They had a presidents’ roundtable discussion with all of the
organizations in Brooklyn Center. This type of discussion allows for an exchange of information so
that people are not tripping over each other. He said he talked to Bob Becker and Lorraine Shinnick
and they would like to keep the events going.
Phil Cohen said the questions we need to ask are “Do the people want to continue?” “Does the City
want to continue?” He said is there a reason for the committee to be restructured. The evaluation of
the birthday party is that it was better than last year. What do we do to keep the community out?
The Prayer Breakfast gets people out.
Phil Cohen said, “Does this keep the community together?” He thinks yes. “Is it worth the
investment?”
Lee Skavanger said he sees a lot of strong leadership. He said, “How do you get the young people to
take pride in the community and get involved in leadership roles.” He suggested an all day strategic
planning session.
Tony Kuefler said he agrees with the roundtable discussions to create some awareness. He would
like to keep something going.
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Phil Cohen said there are only so many dollars. During his financial fund raising, he tried to stay away
from Earle Brown Days fund raising dates. He said he knows it hurt Earle Brown Days. He added
that an all day planning session would not fly.
Tony Kuefler said it is worth pursuing.
Phil Cohen will talk to the City Manager.
NEXT MEETING
At this time, there is no future meeting scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
Program Supervisor
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