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BROOKLYN CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2007, 4:15 PM
MEETING MINUTES
Phil Cohen called the Brooklyn Center Special Events Committee meeting to order at 4:20 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Baylon Loosbrock, Treasurer; Councilmember Kay Lasman; Len Lasman, Scroll; Dorothy Jacobson,
Women’s Club; Tony Kuefler, Taxpayers Association; Tom Shinnick, Lions Club; Sue Low, Business
Community; Doug Darnell, District 286; Phil Cohen, President; Sue LaCrosse, recreation staff liaison.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There was a motion by Tony Kuefler, seconded by Doug Darnell to approve the minutes of January
25, 2007. Motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Baylon Loosbrock reported that the bottom line is we will probably be okay financially. There was a
motion by Dorothy Jacobson, seconded by Tony Kuefler to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion
carried.
CIVIC GROUP INVOLVEMENT
Phil Cohen reported that the trophies are set.
DECORATIONS:
Phil Cohen has the helium covered. Ron Boman will drop off tomorrow. The
favors are done. Sue Low held up the sign for the harpist.
PROGRAM/ENTERTAINMENT
Councilmember Kay Lasman will introduce the choir director who will introduce the harpist.
DOOR PRIZES
Dorothy Jacobson has 33 door prizes. Sue Low has between 15-20 door prizes.
NEW BUSINESS
Phil Cohen said he has talked to the city manager and the mayor about a 2011 Centennial Celebration
committee. He would like the mayor to appoint a chair. Phil Cohen is thinking of a budget of
$20,000. He believes the city should at least underwrite the fireworks. He would like the service
organizations to support it by asking members to participate on a steering committee.
Councilmember Kay Lasman has submitted this as an agenda item for a future city council work
session. Phil Cohen will have sign up sheets on the tables at the birthday party.
MEETING SCHEDULE
The next meeting is Thursday, March 8 at 4:15 p.m. at Kay and Len Lasman’s house, 4407
Woodbine Lane.
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There was a motion by Tony Kuefler, seconded by Sue Low to approve Councilmember Kay
Lasman and Sue LaCrosse to pay the Heritage Center bill. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Dorothy Jacobson, seconded by Len Lasman to adjourn the meeting. The
meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
Program Supervisor
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