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BROOKLYN CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 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; Sue Low, Business Community; Dr. Duane
Orn; Dale Greenwald; Margaret Sandberg, Decorations; Linda Hanka; Phil Cohen, President; Sue
LaCrosse, recreation staff liaison.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There was a motion by Dorothy Jacobson, seconded by Tony Kuefler to approve the minutes of
February 1, 2007. Motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Baylon Loosbrock reported we haven’t paid out for postage and printing yet. There is a $289.03
balance to carry over to next year. There was a motion by Tony Kuefler, seconded by Margaret
Sandberg to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried.
CIVIC GROUP INVOLVEMENT
Phil Cohen would like to see a policy adopted so that a person cannot be nominated twice by the
same organization. Tony Kuefler recommended adding this to the nomination criteria. “Note: Repeat
Nominations (ie; individuals who have received a Community Service Award, based on a nomination
DO NOT QUALIFY for a Community Service
by your organization within the past six (6) years,
Award again this year, if nominated by your organization.
” There was a motion by Tony
Kuefler, seconded by Sue Low to change the six years to ten years. Motion carried. Sue LaCrosse
said Diane Sannes inquired as to whether the Riverwood Association would be eligible to participate
and she also recommended contacting churches, schools and minority groups. This item will be
included on the agenda for the first planning meeting.
There was a problem with the nominations coming in late.
DECORATIONS:
It was noted the decorations were fabulous. Brookdale wants to display it.
PROGRAM/ENTERTAINMENT
It was recommended that we rotate schools. For 2008, Cooper should be contacted first, then Park
Center. The harpist was fabulous. Sue Low and Tony Kuefler said there is a lot crammed in a short
period of time. People tend to start going home after the awards and don’t get the benefit of hearing
Midnight Breeze. There was a suggestion to cut out the school group. It would also save money.
Margaret Sandberg said we get exposed to things we wouldn’t otherwise have opportunity to see, for
example the jazz band. Phil Cohen thinks it runs smoothly.
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DINNER
Sue LaCrosse said we had one no show of someone who called in a reservation. She specifically told
her she would be billed if she did not show. Sue LaCrosse has sent her two invoices. Sue Low
knows her and will contact her and a third notice will be mailed. This issue is tabled for action at the
September meeting.
DOOR PRIZES
Tony Kuefler said anything we can do to speed things up in redeeming the door prizes would be
great. Sue LaCrosse said Arnie Mavis had a suggestion for redeeming door prizes. It is the method
he uses at the golf banquets. It will be discussed at the September meeting. Phil Cohen has the door
prize tickets.
NEW BUSINESS
There was a motion by Tony Kuefler, seconded by Len Lasman to have Sue LaCrosse check to
see if February 2, 2008 in the Captain’s Room is available. If it is, she should book it. Motion
carried.
Margaret Sandberg suggested the following themes for next year:
Exciting Things Are Happening
Recreating Ourselves
Looking Great in ‘08
Special Places/Special Faces
The city council is in favor of supporting the 2011 celebration. Five people expressed interest in
serving on a 2011 celebration committee. They are Chris Eaton, Darryl & Diane Sannes, LeAnn
Santana, and Myrna Kragness. The 2011 committee is going to be a separate committee.
MEETING SCHEDULE
The next meeting is Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 4:15 p.m. at the community center.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Dorothy Jacobson, seconded by Margaret Sandberg to adjourn the
meeting. The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
Program Supervisor
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