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BROOKLYN CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2004, 4:00 PM
MEETING MINUTES
Phil Cohen called the Brooklyn Center Special Events Committee meeting to order at 4:08 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Kay Lasman, Council Liaison; Baylon Loosbrock, Treasurer; Len Lasman; Evelyn Byron, Women’s Club; Phil
Cohen, President; Pastor Bruce Hobbs, Vice-President, Tom Shinnick, Brooklyn Historical Society; Margaret
Sandberg, Decorations, Tony Kuefler, Taxpayers Association; Sue Low, Business Community; Sue LaCrosse,
recreation staff liaison.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Baylon Loosbrock reported a bank balance of $479.07. He said there was a $200 donation check from the
Women’s Club bringing the total to $679.07. There was a motion by Pastor Bruce Hobbs, seconded by Tony
Kuefler to accept the treasurer’s report. Motion carried.
PROPOSED BUDGET
There was a motion by Evelyn Byron, seconded by Baylon Loosbrock to authorize the Heritage Center
contract be revised from February 12 to February 5. Motion carried.
CIVIC GROUP INVOLVEMENT
Pastor Hobbs requested an eagle to show the police association and the fire relief association. The information
will be sent out in November. Mayor Myrna Kragness will contact representatives of the Liberian and Kenya
groups.
THEME DEVELOPMENT
Margaret Sandberg is working with people on the “Our Town” theme. She doesn’t need any money. There is
a new teacher at Northport and he is excited. Earle Brown School might get involved too. Phil Cohen
suggested some PR to get people excited about coming.
PROGRAM/ENTERTAINMENT
Councilmember Kay Lasman reported that Brooklyn Center High School is not available. She said she would
check with Park Center. She said the singer is available. She charges $50 or will do it for free and will
perform for whatever length of time we need. She thought it would be nice to offer her a dinner and pay her
$25. There was a motion by Tony Kuefler, seconded by Pastor Bruce Hobbs to pay her $50 and provide her
with dinner. Motion carried. It was decided we would not invite a high school group to perform this year.
Phil Cohen said we might want to consider a dance group of young Hmong students next year.
Phil Cohen said he would like to keep videotaping on the agenda. Baylon Loosbrock said he would be willing
to tape the event.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Tony Kuefler has been appointed the nominating committee chair. He will report back at the next meeting.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Thursday, November 18, 4:00 p.m. Brooklyn Center Community Center
Thursday, December 16, 4:00 p.m. Brooklyn Center Community Center
Thursday, January 13, 4:00 p.m. Brooklyn Center Community Center
Thursday, January 20, 4:00 p.m. Brooklyn Center Community Center
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Thursday, January 27, 4:00 p.m. Brooklyn Center Community Center
Thursday, February 3, 4:00 p.m. Brooklyn Center Community Center
There was a motion by Evelyn Byron, seconded by Tony Kuefler to adopt the meeting schedule. Motion
carried.
Invitations will be sent out January 3.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Tony Kuefler, seconded by Mayor Myrna Kragness to adjourn the meeting at
4:40 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse, Program Supervisor
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