HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 04-15 SECM
BROOKLYN CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010, 4:30 PM
MEETING MINUTES
Phil Cohen called the Brooklyn Center Special Events Committee meeting to order at
4:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Phil Cohen, President; Baylon Loosbrock, Treasurer; Councilmember Kay Lasman; Len Lasman;
Dorothy Jacobson; Mayor Tim Willson; Sue LaCrosse, recreation staff liaison.
APPROVE MINUTES
There was a motion by Len Lasman, seconded by Dorothy Jacobson to approve the minutes of March
18, 2010. Motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Baylon Loosbrock reported a balance of $1,707.63 in checking. There was a motion by Dorothy
Jacobson, seconded by Councilmember Kay Lasman to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion
carried.
BUDGET
Sue LaCrosse reviewed the budget spreadsheet. Len Lasman reported the Lions Club would be
donating $500. Councilmember Kay Lasman asked if we should budget for something more razzle
dazzle and said the actual dinner cost would be $31-$32 including tax and gratuities. Mayor Tim
Willson said the bigger room is better. The committee asked Sue LaCrosse about putting the birthday
party in City Watch on a full page in the fall and winter issues. She said because of budget cuts,
pages were being eliminated. The cost of a page is approximately $250. Mayor Tim Willson said he
will raise the money to place a full page in the fall and winter issues of City Watch. Phil Cohen said
Rotary is budgeting $500 for Centennial.
THEME DEVELOPMENT
Sue LaCrosse reported for Margaret Sandberg. She said Margaret would like Party of the Century
for the theme. There was a motion by Len Lasman, seconded by Dorothy Jacobson to approve the
theme. Motion carried.
PROGRAM/ENTERTAINMENT
There was a motion by Dorothy Jacobson, seconded by Baylon Loosbrock to approve the
entertainment. Motion carried. Councilmember Kay Lasman said she is still trying to contact the BC
Jazz Band director.
AWARDS
Phil Cohen suggested giving out a small award for all past recipients. Councilmember Kay Lasman
said it would need to be fairly nice. She would not want to pay $5 for something crummy. There was
a motion by Baylon Loosbrock, seconded by Dorothy Jacobson to approve Phil Cohen to investigate
1
the options. Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Sue LaCrosse suggested we consider giving a mug or something for each person. Baylon Loosbrock
suggested a gold dollar.
NEXT MEETING
September 16, 4:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Len Lasman, seconded by Dorothy Jacobson to adjourn the meeting. The
meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
Program Supervisor
2